Best places to travel in December
For those in the northern hemisphere December is often a month of cold, gloomy wet days. But there are plenty of places which offer an escape: we highlight six.
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Introducing Costa Rica’s cloudforests
One of Costa Rica’s greatest draws is its cloudforests, but what exactly is a cloudforest and why should you see one on your trip? Audley Costa Rica specialist Caitlin gives you a brief overview.
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Birdwatching: 7 tips to help you plan the ideal trip
Whether you’re in Africa, India or Latin America, seeing the region’s birdlife often plays a part in your trip. Here, our specialists share seven tips to get the most out of your birdwatching, from camera and binocular hints to off-radar birdwatching spots.
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48 hours in Buenos Aires
How to spend two days in Argentina’s heady capital? Former Buenos Aires resident, Olivia, explains the best ways to explore the main highlights yet also venture beyond them, plus what to eat. Oh, and be prepared to stay up late.
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Responsible stays around the world: Eco-lodges, green hotels and remote guesthouses
We put responsible travel at the heart of everything we do at Audley, including hotels. Here are some of the most thoughtfully run places you can visit, from a rhino-tracking lodge in Kenya to a guesthouse in a Jordan nature reserve.
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Colombia calling
You’re invited on a journey through three great Colombian cities ― Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena. What makes them so entrancing? Why are they worthy of your time? Our Colombia specialist answers these questions, and suggests how best to explore them…
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Music to your ears: 7 live music experiences around the world
As the first conductor’s baton lifts on the BBC Proms, eyes (and ears) turn to London for a music-filled summer. This has inspired us to collate some of our favourite live music experiences in cities, towns and even rainforests across the world.
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Ten interesting facts about Turkey
Did you know that Turkey was one of the first regions in the world to produce wine and that, even today, it’s home to thousands of vineyards producing exceptional wines? Learn more about this and other surprising facets of Turkey.
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Celebrate one giant leap for mankind with these 7 space-themed travel experiences
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, we’ve suggested space-themed experiences for your travels. Cosmic art installations in Tokyo and Soviet homages to the Space Race are among the experiences that made the cut.
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Returning to Vietnam
This year, Vietnam veteran Bob Waldheim returned with his wife, Ruth, 50 years after he was stationed in the country. In this interview, he discusses why he decided it was time to return, and the healing process it enabled.
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