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Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro

Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro

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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So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader

So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader

A love for travel isn't all it takes to be a tour leader. Four professional guides offer you their expert advice on the ups and downs of the business, and how you can break into it.
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Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
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Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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Malaria Misconceptions

Malaria Misconceptions

Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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Opening Dialogue in Tanzania

Opening Dialogue in Tanzania

The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous—but the spirit of its young people may be even greater. 
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Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers

Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers

Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.
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Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1

Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1

A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
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Africa SOMA - Meeting of the Minds

Africa SOMA - Meeting of the Minds

An exchange programme gives kids from Nairobi's slums and Maasai children a chance to teach each other about the different ways of life within their own country.
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Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
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Pumpin' the Volume: District Six Records

Pumpin' the Volume: District Six Records

Former development studies student and District Six Records founder, Dave Guenette, has introduced North America to some of Africa's hottest musicians. It's not about charity: it's about music.
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Picturing Progress in Zanzibar

Picturing Progress in Zanzibar

A youth project on the island of Zanzibar has young women in the community taking pictures. But what they are taking away from the project is infinitely more valuable.
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