Iran is one of my favourite destinations. It’s simply beautiful. I love the coloured mosaics on the mosques in Esfahan; I love the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling bazaars.
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Eat, drink and stroll your way around the world’s most liveable city.
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I’ve been on dozens of solo trips, and traveling alone seems just as natural as living alone. Here are 25 things I’ve learned in 25 years of solo travel.
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Diverse landscapes, a kaleidoscope of cultures and one of the world’s fastest growing economies: here are 10 facts you didn’t know about Ethiopia
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A practical guide to cycling in Japan: things to consider before booking and what to pack
by Ellie Rossby Ellie RossOn a bicycle, you’re free to pedal at your own pace. You can hop on and off to push through the crush of people at a fish market, pause for quiet reflection at a Shinto shrine or take in the beauty of a Buddhist temple.
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I didn’t have much time to get nervous, but the common first-time solo travel jitters were running through my mind. Will I get lost? Will I get lonely? Who’s got my back if something goes wrong?