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What to do in El Nido, Palawan - 12 tips for travelling in the Philippines

What to see and do in El Nido, in the province of Palawan, Philippines? This Philippine resort is beautifully surrounded by fabulous rock formations and is very popular with tourists. Many come here to experience lagoons, beaches and boat rides in an enchanting setting.

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Senegal part 2 - Aunt Anna and the house of sighs

Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

Coffee in Dakar's harbour is excellent, albeit a little expensive because it's in a yacht club, not for the benefit of snotty people. The ferry leaves and the crossing to Ile de Goree takes 20 minutes and is frequented by everyone from tourists to islanders who have been to town.

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Senegal in West Africa - Aunt Anna and the baobab tree

Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

When I was young, about 100 years ago, I made a long journey in West Africa, it was time to return. Google maps shows me a tiny island off the coast of Senegal. My weakness is islands. And coffee. And baobab trees.  

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Things to do in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 18 tips

What to do in Samarkand, Uzbekistan? Samarkand is a mythical city with a long history, stunning architecture, delicious food and colourful handicrafts. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Samarkand and the surrounding area.

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Santiago de Compostela - a pilgrimage to the soul

Guest writer: Miss Lopez

Not long ago, I walked the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, and I am very grateful for that experience. I grew up in A Coruña, which is a half-hour drive away, and I studied law at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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Aunt Anna among beehives and Rastafarians in Ethiopia

Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

The jeep makes its way uphill through the cedar forest of Gugebergen, the temperature drops and it is almost chilly, foggy and damp. 

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Things to do in Bohol in the Philippines - 15 tips

What to see and do in Bohol, Philippines? Bohol is both an island and a province in the Philippines, known for its special 'chocolate hills', its Philippine ghost animals and for sun and swimming. Here are our top tips on what to see and do in Bohol.

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Auntie Anna with the Karo and Konso tribe in Ethiopia

Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

The Karotribe is the smallest tribe in terms of numbers, around 1000-3000 individuals. They live near the banks of the eastern Omo and Mago rivers.  

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With warm greetings from Uzbekistan

Here is a little postcard from Uzbekistan. We are currently in the mythical city of Samarkand, and our days are filled with experiences from morning to night. More detailed reports will come when we are back home. In the meantime, here's a greeting from Uzbekistan.

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The Omo Valley in Ethiopia - Aunt Anna at the "zoo"

Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

Located in an isolated part of south-west Ethiopia, the Omo Valley is the place where several minority groups live their daily lives around the Omo, Mara and Mago rivers. The area is on the UNESCO list, the cradle of civilisation can be seen in the form of human remains dating back 2.5 million years.   

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