The Eden Project in Cornwall: A Story of Renewal
There is a moment on the walk down into the Eden Project when the whole place suddenly opens beneath you. Until then, it is easy to think of Eden as…
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Robert
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Robert has worked in travel for over 35 years, running tour operators in Pakistan, Italy & the UK, writing guide books and articles and running a conservation charity that fights species extinction and habitat loss worldwide.
He's trekked coast to coast across Borneo, climbed to 6,500 metres in the Himalayas, travelled the the length of the Silk Road and been chased out of a bar in Lesotho by a Warthog.
When the Event Becomes the Destination: How Live Music Is Changing the Way We Travel
There was a time when planning a holiday usually began with a place. Paris. Barcelona. Nashville. Tokyo. Amsterdam. You chose the destination first and then worked out what you might…
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Car Rental in Palma de Mallorca: A Practical Guide to Exploring the Island
Mallorca is one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations in Spain, combining historic towns, mountain landscapes, small coastal villages and some of the best-known beaches in the Balearic Islands. While…
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Tour Scotland: A Complete Guide to Scenic Routes, Castles and Highland Adventures
Scotland is a destination that feels both dramatic and welcoming. Its landscapes are filled with misty mountains, quiet lochs, rugged coastlines and historic towns, while its culture is shaped by…
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How to Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Northern Kenya
The first hint of dawn was on the horizon as we walked thorough the bush, our way lit by the light from our smartphones. The dusty trail weaved between acacia…
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What’s it Like Flying with RwandAir? Our Honest Opinion
Travel rarely goes entirely to plan. Originally booked to return home from Nairobi with Etihad via Dubai, those plans were abruptly cancelled due to the ongoing Gulf conflict, leaving us…
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Tiananmen Square: The Last Days of Spring
Arriving in Beijing in late spring 1989, I expected bureaucracy and delay. Instead, I found myself inside a city holding its breath. What began as a pause in my travels…
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Life and Death in the Himalaya
I have a photo in my house, grainy and faded after many years of sitting in its wooden frame in an overlooked corner of the living room. Its of me…
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Visiting Bhutan: A Journey to the Kingdom of Happiness
Bhutan had been on my wish list for years, that small, mysterious Himalayan kingdom often described as the world’s happiest country. In the course of my career, I’ve travelled extensively…
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Review: Is Emirates Economy Class the best?
When Robert Ferguson was cancelled off a flight to Dubai with only 24 hours notice (by an airline to be reviewed at a later date…) he needed a quick and…
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