Britain on the Cheap
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- Written by: Simon Worsfold
- Category: Budget Traveller
Britain can be one of the most utterly expensive places to travel, and those Canadian dollars disappear quickly. If you need to get by on a baguette budget but still want to have a blast, then read on...
Backdoor Britain
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- Written by: Simon Worsfold
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Learn how to see the best the UK has to offer, while avoiding the crowds and making those loonies last.
Backgrounder: Afghanistan
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
Backgrounder: Aceh
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- Written by: Tom Peacock
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
This province of Indonesia felt the impact of the 2004 tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. The good news? It has helped to wage peace in this war-torn region.
Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
The Road to Lukomir: The Effects of Tourism on a Rural Bosnian Village
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- Written by: Sean Brander
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A remote Bosnian village is marketed as an undiscovered throwback to the Middle Ages. At what cost? asks Sean Brander.
15 Ways to Travel for Free (Or At Least Cheap)
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Budget Traveller
Travel around the world on an empty wallet? Yes, it is possible.
Backgrounder: Sudan
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
The name Sudan is derived from the Arabic "bilad-al-Sudan" or "land of the blacks."
Backgrounder: Ivory Coast
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
The conflict between the Government of Republique Cote d'Ivoire and rebel forces has been in the news lately. Here's a bit of background about the situation.
Backgrounder: Nepal
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Nepal is a tiny country in the Himalayas squeezed between China to the north and India to the south. It is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and has long been the destination of choice for outdoor adventure travel.
Backgrounder: DR Congo
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Once known simply as Congo and more recently (from 1971-1997) as Zaire, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a vast central African country of immense natural resources.
