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Around the World in 80 Insects

The UN has announced this week that we, by which I mean people, not just the dealchecker population, need to eat more insects. In the words of Alice in Wonderland “I can’t very well have more”, precisely because I have never eaten a dish that knowingly contained insects. Unless you count that fly I accidentally [...]

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Thy Eternal Summer Shall Not Fade: Winter Sun!

Hands up: who likes winter? Really? Are you sure? Sure, we can all romanticise the colder months – roaring fires, Christmas and warming casseroles; you know the drill. But here’s the thing: these things ARE ALL INSIDE. Where there is central heating. And blankets. And slippers. Outside, it’s mainly just sub-zero air, wind, rain, general [...]

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Action, Adventure & Adrenaline in the UK

Fancy an adrenaline-fuelled adventure holiday but don’t quite have the budget to go to the likes of New Zealand, South Africa or Hawaii? Well, you needn’t look any further than the UK! And best of all, now that the sun’s finally shining, you can still get that holiday glow as well. Surfing Mr Palmer Often [...]

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In Photos: NatGeo 20 Travel Hotspots for 2012

Every year, the National Geographic Traveler magazine compiles its pick of the top 20 travel destinations for the coming year.

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New Zealand vs Tonga: The Travel-Off!

The Rugby World Cup started in Auckland today with hosts New Zealand facing off against Tonga. Which set us thinking, what if this line up wasn’t just about 15 brawny men from each country facing off against each other? What if it was a contest on which makes the better holiday destination? New Zealand have [...]

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New Zealand: Land of a Thousand Thrills

While the islands of New Zealand might have shot to prominence during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, its tourism industry has always been well supported by the sterling reputation that the country maintains for its adventure sports scene. If you hanker for a life-experience that will open your eyes and quicken [...]

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