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The Mediterranean is an iconic playground for adventurous travellers seeking freedom and adrenaline, where dramatic coastlines, deep caves and windswept mountains offer endless opportunities for extreme sports.
Read moreThe Mediterranean is an iconic playground for adventurous travellers seeking freedom and adrenaline, where dramatic coastlines, deep caves and windswept mountains offer endless opportunities for extreme sports.
Read moreWhen you're an aunt, you can always blame your age for forgetting things, or you can try to remember to keep a diary...
Read moreThere are some parts of the world left untouched by major external influences, Socotra being one of them.
Read moreOnce upon a time I was a field biologist, camping all the time, in all weathers, and I think I would have said to myself that enough of camping.
Read moreDay 1: Svinotta, according to Wikipedia it means unpleasantly early and that was the morning I would take me on to Socotra.
Read moreThe dream of sparkling Arabian nights was shattered as soon as I stepped off the plane in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The hot and polluted air lay like a blanket over my shoulders, my mobile phone sounded a smog alert.
Read moreLegends say that Bird Phoenix and Bird Rock (Sinbad the Navigator) originated on Socotra. That's where I'm going now, to the island of dragon's blood trees. A dream journey.
Read moreSuddenly, Taiwan invited us to an event in Stockholm to tell us about the destination Taiwan - and why you should come and visit them. Taiwan is a destination that we have thought relatively little about... and therefore this was extra interesting!
Read moreWhat to see and do in South Africa? This exciting and contrasting country offers dramatic landscapes, wildlife and plenty of culture. Find all our top tips here.
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