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From the streets of Sydney to the outback, Susan Griffith discovers that it's easier than ever to pay your way, mate!
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Work Abroad
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A gap year gig turns into a quest to show travellers a hidden side of urban India.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Fantastic architecture, crazy festivals, spectacular landscapes. Here are a few of our favourite regional highlights. But don't just take our word for it—stay for a while and find some of your own.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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A nation in the remaking—again.
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Beyond the Guidebook
Kashmir, located high in the Himalayas where India and Pakistan guard their borders, has been a flash point between the two countries for more than fifty years.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Located in the Great Lakes district of East Africa this former British colony has pulled itself from a legacy of brutal military dictatorships, and stands as one of the success stories in the region.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
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There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
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