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Ancient ruins of Carthage.

The 25 bucket-list highlights of Africa

Traditionally unloved, Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism.

  • Catherine Marshall

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Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca.

The truth behind the location of one of Hollywood’s greatest films

It’s considered one of the greatest films ever made, but its iconic location has long struggled to live up to visitor expectations.

  • Anthony Dennis
Great Plains Selinda Explorers Camp.

When check-in is accompanied by a lion’s roar

The Selinda Explorers Camp site was hand-picked by seasoned wildlife documentary makers.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
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We took a 12-person extended family overseas trip. Here’s how it went

Travel can be fraught enough; holidaying with a large, eclectic group signals potential disaster.

  • Catherine Marshall
Victoria Falls Devil’s Pool.

Living on the edge: Seven highlights of astonishing natural wonder

In wet season, 500 million litres of water tumble over the edge of Victoria Falls every minute. In dry season, you can sit on the edge yourself.

  • Catherine Marshall
African safari.

Forget the pith helmet: What you really need to pack for a safari

Pack light, follow the lead of guides, wear muted colours, expect extremes and take a first-aid kit.

  • Catherine Marshall
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Up close with elephants.

This safari offers a daring level of immersion, without the truck scrums

A hippo smacks her lips grazing three metres from my tent at 3am. At campfire breakfast, a leopard breezily strides past.

  • Steve Madgwick
Cruising the Nile with Viking is a bucket-list moment.

Twelve things that will surprise you about a Nile cruise

Reckon the Middle East is a no-go zone for tourists right now? Think again. The sights along Egypt’s lifeblood will amaze even the most seasoned traveller.

  • Steve McKenna
FitzSimons setting off on his adventure.

Shelter from the storm of Africa

At the southern Italian port of Brindisi, I bought a map of Africa and set off on the trip of my life, which felt like a long-running Bob Dylan song.

  • Peter FitzSimons
The medieval city of Rhodes.

Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week

This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.

  • Steve McKenna

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