Backgrounder: Morocco
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- Written by: Verge Staff
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
With major European powers at its doorstep, Morocco has long had to cope with foreign interests as well as internal strife.
Closest to the Setting Sun: Morocco's Mysterious Appeal
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- Written by: Simon Worsfold
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Babel,' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' were all shot in Morocco—the country has a certain mystique that has captivated the West. Simon Worsfold discovers what makes this desert country so special.
Dicing With Death in the Gobi
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- Written by: Graydon Hazenberg
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Canadian adventurer Graydon Hazenberg follows the trail of China's most revered traveller along the Silk Road.
In Search of the Eagle Hunters
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- Written by: Tony Girardin
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
In the most remote region of Mongolia, semi-nomadic herdsmen train golden eagles to help them hunt. Filmmaker Tony Girardin travels 1600 kilometres over the desert to meet one.
Backgrounder: Tibet
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Nestled in the Himalayan Region of Pacific-Asia, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is governed as a territory of China.
Backgrounder: Laos
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
For centuries, Laos and its neighbours were swept over by shifting dynasties, from Mon and Khmer Kingdoms to the Angkor and Siamese Empires.
The Draw of Downunder: Working in Australia
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
- Category: Work Abroad
From the streets of Sydney to the outback, Susan Griffith discovers that it's easier than ever to pay your way, mate!
A Slice of Reality: Mumbai Slum Tours
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- Written by: Brent Lewin
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A gap year gig turns into a quest to show travellers a hidden side of urban India.
Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro
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- Written by: Cari Mason
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Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
13 Highlights To See in Spain
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
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Fantastic architecture, crazy festivals, spectacular landscapes. Here are a few of our favourite regional highlights. But don't just take our word for it—stay for a while and find some of your own.
Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting
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- Written by: Colin Moore
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Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
Backgrounder: Haiti
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A nation in the remaking—again.
Backgrounder: Kashmir
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Kashmir, located high in the Himalayas where India and Pakistan guard their borders, has been a flash point between the two countries for more than fifty years.
Backgrounder: Uganda
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Located in the Great Lakes district of East Africa this former British colony has pulled itself from a legacy of brutal military dictatorships, and stands as one of the success stories in the region.
The No-Travel Guide to Burma
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- Written by: Erin Grinnell
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
What's in a Name? Burma vs. Myanmar
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...
Backgrounder: Burma
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
Backgrounder: Zimbabwe
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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.
Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
The lowdown on studying, working and volunteering in the world's most geographically extreme environments.
