Here I was, thousands of miles from home, in North Africa, experiencing the beauty of a different culture and loving every second of it.
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Good Trips
How a homestay became the highlight of my trip to Morocco
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The afternoon was humbling beyond words. We all drifted away from the islands feeling surprised that this way of life has continued on for centuries.
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FeaturesResponsible Travel
It takes a village: The changing face of tourism in rural Vietnam
by Emily Lushby Emily Lush“I couldn’t have imagined that one day tourists would come to visit my village or my house. Since I joined the CBT and started welcoming tourists, our economic situation has improved a lot.”
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With a smiley flash of her silver-capped teeth and a beckoning gesture, the deed was done. I was officially paired with my new Mayan mama.
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Discovering the Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunjee wasn’t the only thing in Meghalaya state to leave a lasting impression on Annapurna Mellor. It was the Khasi culture and its strong, vivacious matriarchs too.
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Features
Malaysia’s Rainforest World Music Festival: the coolest festival you’ve never even heard of
by Bex Shapiroby Bex ShapiroThink back on your most treasured musical memories, your favourite festival moments. Then imagine they took place in a literal rainforest in Borneo…