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Random Acts of Curiosity

Random Acts of Curiosity

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A chance meeting with an Indonesian farmer teaches Shane Barter that everyone has a story.
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Undoing the Limbo: Recovering from Hurricanes in the Caribbean

Undoing the Limbo: Recovering from Hurricanes in the Caribbean

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It's one thing to put the roof back on a house—what about rebuilding young lives in a Caribbean economy torn apart by hurricanes?
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Portraits That Speak Volumes

Portraits That Speak Volumes

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Snapping shots of people is easy; slowing down and turning it into a genuine encounter is a whole different story. Photographer Trevor Lush explains how.
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Confessions of a Guidebook Writer

Confessions of a Guidebook Writer

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Brendan Sainsbury discusses the challenges and pleasures of his career as a guidebook writer for Lonely Planet.
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Respecting Your Porters in Kilimanjaro

Respecting Your Porters in Kilimanjaro

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Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro

Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro

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Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
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Surfers Turning The Tide on Climate Change

Surfers Turning The Tide on Climate Change

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Activist Bill McKibben says climate change is the most important issue of our time. And he's leading a tech-savvy movement to demand serious change from our governments.
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Composing with Composure: Taking the Best Travel Photos

Composing with Composure: Taking the Best Travel Photos

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What makes a good image? Pro photographer Trevor Lush offers some simple rules of thumb for composing your shot (but feel free to break them!).
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13 Highlights To See in Spain

13 Highlights To See in Spain

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Fantastic architecture, crazy festivals, spectacular landscapes. Here are a few of our favourite regional highlights. But don't just take our word for it—stay for a while and find some of your own.
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Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

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Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
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Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

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Anyone can learn to dance flamenco. It just depends on how easily you can put aside your pride.
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So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader

So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader

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A love for travel isn't all it takes to be a tour leader. Four professional guides offer you their expert advice on the ups and downs of the business, and how you can break into it.
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