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Backgrounder: Burma

Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
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Backgrounder: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.
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Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments

Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments

The lowdown on studying, working and volunteering in the world's most geographically extreme environments.
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Britain's Vital Statistics

Britain's Vital Statistics

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Britain on the Cheap

Britain on the Cheap

Britain can be one of the most utterly expensive places to travel, and those Canadian dollars disappear quickly. If you need to get by on a baguette budget but still want to have a blast, then read on...
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Backdoor Britain

Backdoor Britain

These days, the UK is full of visitors and with the upcoming London Olympics it's only going to get worse. Learn how to see the best the UK has to offer, while avoiding the crowds and making those loonies last.
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Backgrounder: Afghanistan

Backgrounder: Afghanistan

Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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Backgrounder: Aceh

Backgrounder: Aceh

This province of Indonesia felt the impact of the 2004 tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. The good news? It has helped to wage peace in this war-torn region.
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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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The Road to Lukomir: The Effects of Tourism on a Rural Bosnian Village

The Road to Lukomir: The Effects of Tourism on a Rural Bosnian Village

A remote Bosnian village is marketed as an undiscovered throwback to the Middle Ages. At what cost? asks Sean Brander.
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15 Ways to Travel for Free (Or At Least Cheap)

15 Ways to Travel for Free (Or At Least Cheap)

Travel around the world on an empty wallet? Yes, it is possible.
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Backgrounder: Sudan

The name Sudan is derived from the Arabic "bilad-al-Sudan" or "land of the blacks."
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