From the blog in 2014

Travelers' Tales: Oman

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Read about Ian Archer's adventures when he traveled with Audley on a camel trek into Oman's Empty Quarter.
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Visiting Japan for the first time

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It's a dilemma knowing what to pack in on your first trip to a destination, with so much to experience in just a few days. Our Japan specialist Emma shares her first-hand tips on what to see, do and eat if you've never traveled to Japan before.
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Five cities you should visit

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Traditional trades, historical souqs and delicious local cuisine: read our specialists' insider guide to the quirky cities that you may never have considered, and why you should be visiting them.
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New Zealand: Five ways to experience its landscapes

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Whether by bicycle, train, boat, car or just your own walking boots, our specialists show you the five best ways to get off-the-beaten-track and explore the epic scenery and wildlife of New Zealand.
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Hidden Beaches: Mauritius

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Mauritius is famed for its beaches, hotels and first-class water sports. But just as majestic are the mountains and lush rainforest that hug the coastline, a gateway to the little-visited interior. Four of our Mauritius specialists discover a very different side to the island.
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Discover Hidden Laos

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Often overlooked in favor of Vietnam, this largely undiscovered Southeast Asian star has an exciting secret side. Tom Moore embarks on a fascinating adventure through the lesser-known regions of Laos.
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Cancun

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We have flights booked for the 8th January for 3 weeks, to Cancun, but we don't want to stay there. We want to see some of the Mayan sights, Chichén Itzá obviously but also some less well known and quieter ones in jungle and away from crowds. We would like to start the trip with a few days at a quiet beach (2/3 at the start & 4/5 at the end) and I'd really like to travel in a circuit, visiting Tulum, then if possible crossing into Belize & on to Guatemala and the Tikal site for a few days, before heading back into Mexico either via Palenque, or if that is too far, another route less traveled and head toward Mérida and Chichén Itzá and finish at Holbox. Question is, is it possible as a self-drive or can we get a car/driver? I don't want to be in a tour group and want smoke flexibility? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We have traveled a lot in India and Southeast Asia so I know you can pick up cars & drivers easily but not sure if it is possible in Mexico and indeed if we did a more formal tour in this trip with a view to going back again!
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Travelers' Tales: Kerala's Backwaters

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After a recent trip to Kerala, Audley travelers Mary and Robin recount the beautiful Backwaters, traditional towns and the friendly people they encountered on their travels in India.
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12,000 miles from England to Cape Town by bike

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In 2009 Audley China specialist Ian Mowbray-Williams cycled 12,000 miles from London to Cape Town with a friend. A detailed account of the journey followed with the publication of his book EyeOnAfrica. Now Ian recounts some of the highs and lows of this fascinating trip in a series of questions and answers.
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Vacation to celebrate birthday anniversaries

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Hola, I will be 60 years old at the end of November and my husband will celebrate his 59, close enough to 60. We would like to go somewhere special for these 2 occasions. I'm a retired teacher and my husband can take time off for as long as he wants during that period of time mid-November to mid-December with flexible dates either way. We have traveled in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize (scuba diving) and Guatemala to learn Spanish and some European countries. We are in fairly good shape, and we like to be active (a beach only vacation is not for us but a few days on the beach is great) and doing things as opposed to only sightseeing. We have a comfortable budget but prefer small pension or private villas as opposed to luxury hotels or resort. I hope this gives you a good snapshot of who we are and that you can help us celebrate this milestone with an interesting trip. I understand that this time of the year is a bit of a challenge that's why we need help to find a place in the world where we can have an amazing time and come back with great memories. I thank you ahead of time for your time and consideration.
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