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Flea Markets and Weekend Bazaars in Kuala LumpurFind great deals on second-hand items and handicrafts at these flea markets and weekend bazaars in and around Kuala Lumpur. -
Going Local - Where to Find Indie Music Gigs in Kuala LumpurDiscover Kuala Lumpur's indie music scene, a great way to wander off the main traveler's trail.
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Experimental Travel in Stockholm, Sweden - a GuideExplore the intriguing city of Stockholm, get to know its people and unearth some of its secrets using this list of quirky travel ideas. -
Doing the Walking/Kayaking Combo in New ZealandA fun outdoor adventure in New Zealand is the combination of walking, sea kayaking and camping along a costal route. Here are two great tracks that give the most gain for the least pain. -
Tips for Walking New Zealand's Abel Tasman Coast TrackIf you're planning on walking the spectacular Abel Tasman Coast Track on New Zealand's South Island, use these tips to ensure nothing mars your trek. -
Camp Out with Llamas and Alpacas at Old MacDonald's Farm in Marahau, New ZealandAn unusual accommodation option next to the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand, a great place to wait out bad weather before your hike. (Photos) -
Walking New Zealand's Abel Tasman Coast Track - Why Take 5 Days?The stunning Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand's Nine Great Walks, may be easily walked in 3 days. But 5 is better. Here's why. -
New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park - Small but Stunning, with Plenty to See and DoThe Abel Tasman National Park is home to one of New Zealand's Nine Great Walks, a Foreshore Scenic Reserve and islands with untouched ecosystems. For a park so tiny, it sure packs quite a punch.
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New Zealand's Abel Tasman Coast TrackPhotos taken while walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track in New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park
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Glacier Hiking in New Zealand - Franz Josef and FoxOne of the best places in the world to go hiking up a glacier is on the rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island, home to its most famous glaciers, Franz Josef and Fox. -
New Zealand's Fox GlacierPhotos taken at the impressive terminal face of Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. -
Glacier Hiking on Franz Josef in New ZealandFranz Josef on New Zealand's rugged West Coast is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing, and one of the most easily accessible for glacier hikes. (Photos) -
Two Scenic Coastal and Harbor Walks in Sydney for Those on a Short VisitSydney's spectacularly scenic coastal and harbor walks are a great way to appreciate its unique waterside setting. For those on a short visit, here are two easily accessible classics with stunning views. -
Sydney's Bondi BeachImages of Bondi, Sydney's most famous beach and the start of the classic Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. -
Sydney's Manly Scenic Walkway: Manly to Spit BridgePhotos taken on the Manly to Spit Bridge section of the Manly Scenic Walkway, one of Sydney's most popular and easily accessible harbor walks. -
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: A Boxing Day Must Down UnderImages taken at the start of the 2005 edition of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, just the thing to catch if you're in Australia on Boxing Day. -
Kaamatan: Harvest Festival in Sabah, MalaysiaKaamatan is the harvest festival of the Kadazandusun tribe in the Malaysian state of Sabah - a colourful thanksgiving celebration laden with meaning, symbols and ancient rituals.
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Jungle Rhythms: The Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, MalaysiaA look at one of world music's best parties, held annually in an ancient rainforest on the tropical island of Borneo, featuring an intoxicating blend of traditional and contemporary bands and rare indigenous musical instruments.
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The World's Highest Bungee JumpsA list of the top bungee jumping destinations - the highest places in the world you can jump off legally - for the insane among us.
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South Africa's Khayelitsha Township: Dancing with AdversityKhayelitsha is one of South Africa's largest and most notorius townships. Although overcrowding, poverty, unemployment and crime are still prevalent, there is a spirit of hope and renewal in the township.
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Khayelitsha, South AfricaPhotos taken at Khayelitsha Township, 30km from Cape Town, South Africa.
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Cape Town's Twelve ApostlesSouth Africa's answer to the famous limestone stacks next to Australia's Great Ocean Road (Photos)
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Hout Bay, South AfricaUpon hearing that I'd be visiting Cape Town, a South African friend insisted I should not miss the picturesque coastal town of Hout Bay, famous for its snoek and chips. (Photos)
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Robben Island - Triumph of the Human Spirit, Freedom and Democracy over OppressionPhotos of the famous Robben Island prison in South Africa and quotes by Nelson Mandela and other ex-political prisoners who were incarcerated on the island between 1961 and 1991.
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Sunset at Llandudno BeachLlandudno Beach, 18km from Cape Town on the scenic coastal drive to Chapman's Peak in South Africa, is secluded, pristine and perfect for a solitary walk on a winter's evening at sunset.
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Cape Town and the Peninsula, South AfricaSouth Africa's Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, has the power to elicit a range of emotions from its visitors. It will steal your heart.
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Ancient Bushman Rock Art and Mountain Safari at the Mthethomusha Game Reserve, South AfricaA taste of luxury adventure at the Bongani Mountain Lodge, a Conservation Corporation Africa project. (Slideshow)
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Images of South IndiaPhotos taken in Mysore, Bangalore, Nilgiri Hills, Fort Kochi and the Kerala Backwaters
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Street Snack in Bangalore - PaanWhile walking down an alley in Banglore, I was arrested by these colours.
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Sunset at Fort Kochi, IndiaSilhouettes of the Chinese fishing nets at the Fort Kochi waterfront against a sublime Keralan sunset
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Cricket at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai, IndiaIndia's obsession with cricket is well known. See it upclose on an afternoon stroll around the Oval Maidan, a popular recreational ground in Mumbai.
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Serendipity: Camels in the Australian OutbackOn the way from Adelaide to Alice Springs, we chanced upon these camels roaming free in the dusty red Australian outback
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Gothic and Indo-Saracenic Architecture in MumbaiBuildings in the Gothic and Indo-Saracenic architectural styles, all seen on a day's walk around South Mumbai, India.
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In the Grip of Nature: The Ruins of Ta Prohm in Angkor, CambodiaPhotos of the ruins of the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, where some of the scenes of the movie Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie, were shot.
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Sunset at PretoriuskopLocation: Pretoriuskop Camp in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in ThailandHawkers trade from their sampans on a rainy morning at the Damnoen Saduak floating market, a two-hour drive from Bangkok.
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Sydney's Carols in The DomainCarols in the Domain is an annual open air yuletide concert held at The Domain in Sydney, Australia.
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Everyday is Washing Day at the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai, IndiaA look at an authentic piece of Mumbai life.
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African Penguins at Boulders Beach, South AfricaPhotos of adorable little African Penguins going about their business at Boulders Beach near Cape Town in South Africa.
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Wildlife at Kruger National Park, South AfricaSpotted on a self-drive safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa: White Rhino, Lions, African elephant, cape buffalo, giraffes, zebras, klipspringers, impala, kudu, waterbuck, warthogs and hippos