February 2011
Adventure / Wildlife / Never stop travelling
Cheer up and discover the world’s happiest places! Uplifting adventures in Bhutan, Denmark and India. Inspiring ideas for volunteering abroad – from a week to two years. Plus, Rio de Janeiro, Brecon Beacons, Panama and an Arctic Bruce Parry. See what's inside the latest issue... More
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Contents February 2011 | Issue 117
Win! Amazing trips to the Arctic, South Africa, the Silk Road and Malawi.
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World in pictures | Dancing devils in Barcelona, extreme sports in Vanuatu, China’s Tea Horse Road and Lake Wanaka in New Zealand
Shortcuts | A swift roundup of the world’s travel news: Antarctica made easy (ish) and why tortillas deserve recognition...
Go Now! | Arctic Tromsø: the coolest Feb break
10 things to do for free in | The skinflint’s guide to having free fun in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington
Navigator
Skills | How to be a good guest, hang a mossie net and plan for the Trans-Sib
Gear | All you need for a desert adventure
Photo tips | Take better people pictures
Health | How to travel healthy and happy
Q&A | Your questions answered, including where to go for a UK walking break
From the road
Ripping yarn | West Papua ancient trading route
Letters etc
The world according to | World music maverick DJ Andy Kershaw
Features
Panama | The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands have the right idea – perfect beaches, family living, simple values. We follow their lead in the untouched Caribbean
Top 5: Varanasi, India | Find spiritual fulfilment in India’s most sacred – not to mention most fascinating – city, with our guide: includes photo tips and sitar lessons
Bhutan | Be a pioneer in the happiest Himalayan Kingdom – we explore Bhutan’s unique east, which hadn’t seen a tourist for a very long time...
Guantanamo, Cuba | Life beyond the notorious US base
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | Kili expert Henry Stedman helps you rise to the challenge of climbing Africa’s highest peak
Denmark | TV presenter Simon Reeve, fresh from exploring war zones, explains why Denmark is the world’s happiest nation
Volunteering | From a week to two years, from helping streetkids read to monitoring vultures in the Gobi deset, we look at a world of volunteering options
Plus | Books, Guides & apps, Music, World diary and What’s On: UK
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31st May 2011
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31st May 2011
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30th May 2011
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Stand face to face with the world's largest wooden structure, home to a 500-tonne Buddha
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29th May 2011
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Panama’s Kuna islanders are among the most contented people on Earth. Wanderlust discovers their secret in this award-winning article from Nick Boulos
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28th May 2011
Destinations
In Bhutan, the official pursuit of Gross National Happiness has kept the country’s mystical east closed to visitors for years. Until now…
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1st May 2011
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1st May 2011
Destinations
"It was very emotional when I finally had to leave" Cicely Brown, Business Development Director, 44
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26th April 2011
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"It doesn't take much effort to get out there and get on with it". Sarah Elliot, Student, 34
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21st April 2011
Destinations
"You have conversations and interactions you simply couldn’t have as a traveller". Des Gould, Business Consultant, 55
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20th April 2011
Inspire Me
It’s certain most of us find happiness when we travel, here we look at how hitting the road can keep you both happy and healthy
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19th April 2011
Destinations
"For once we English speakers were making a leap of faith". Ed Stocker, Journalist, 29
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14th March 2011
Advice
Thousands of people volunteer overseas every year. Here we explain why, and how you can make a difference – from a week to a couple of years
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14th March 2011
Inspire Me
Situated on the southern tip of North Island, Wellginton is one of the most laid-back cities around. And there’s lots to do without reaching for your wallet
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3rd March 2011
Destinations
What's it like climbing Kili? A day-by-day account of a typical climb up the Machame route
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3rd March 2011
Destinations
Almost 6,000m of mountain is a lot to get your head around. Jeremy Gane, a 21-times Kili summiteer, helps you find your way
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18th February 2011
Destinations
Legendary polar explorers, Sami culture and perhaps the world’s best place to see the northern lights – north Norway makes for the coolest winter break
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4th February 2011
Destinations
Powys was recently ranked the happiest place in the UK – with rugged hills, tasty food and bookshops galore – and Brecon Beacons National Park makes it easy to see why
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19th January 2011
Inspire Me
Croc diving? Dune boarding? Walking with lions? Test your appetite for adventure against South Africa's biggest thrills
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6th January 2011
Destinations
Guantánamo Bay may be notorious for its US base, but it’s also a Cuban province of cultural diversity and surprising splendour
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6th January 2011
Destinations
Denmark is forever top of ‘happiest country’ surveys. But why? TV presenter Simon Reeve, usually found in the world’s danger zones, explains what lures him back
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