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Wentworth falls, Blue Mountains

From the blog in 2012

  • Wentworth falls, Blue Mountains

    Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand

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    Next spring we hope to visit our friends in Tasmania, and travel to the Australian mainland and New Zealand, staying away for about two months. Which order should we visit the countries in, which months are best, and how long do we need to do the trip justice? Have you any suggestions for places not to miss while keeping the budget realistic?

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  • Giant Anteater in the Brazilian Pantanal

    Wedding anniversary in Brazil

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    We are celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary on December 28th this year. Could you suggest some destinations appropriate to visit at this time of year to mark this special occasion? We particularly enjoy activity-type holidays with interests in wildlife, walking and dancing.

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  • Sambar deer

    Ten Questions for Karan Modi

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    Karan works in Kanha National Park — home to deer, tiger and Indian bison — in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India as a naturalist and safari lodge owner.

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  • Djemaa El Fna Square, Marrakesh

    Marrakesh Morocco

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    We are both teachers and can only travel during school holidays. We're looking for an exciting trip with an active challenge for the October half term — we can take up to ten days.

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  • Carving of Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum, Jordan

    Mr Sponge and the Magic Desert

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    As David Lean's classic film 'Lawrence of Arabia' turns 50 this year, John Gimlette (author of 'Wild Coast: Travels on South America's Untamed Edge') and family set out for the fabulous Jordanian desert.

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  • Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Spiritual Subcontinent

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    No matter how far off the beaten track you venture, the region's pervasive religious fervour will enhance your experience — if you know where to look, explains Audley's Carol Coates.

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  • Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

    Holiday of a lifetime to Australia

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    Our two daughters are now 8 and 10 and after a few holidays closer to home we feel they are now old enough to enjoy a long haul trip. We love the outdoors and activities, would like to travel for about three weeks and we want this to be a holiday of a lifetime.

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