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Hidden Singapore: The Top 10 Off The Beaten Track Attractions.

Singapore is famous for its world class tourist attractions, endless shopping opportunities and gastronomic delights. But for those travellers willing to dig a little deeper, Singapore can offer up a whole array of off the beaten track, hidden secrets.

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Why Singapore Is So Much More Than A Stopover Destination.

Singapore is famous as the quintessential, almost perfect stopover destination for long haul flyers heading through south east Asia, but there are a ton of reasons why this tiny island state is much more than just a stopover and deserves far more of your time.

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The Importance Of Trekking In Nepal.

Trekking in Nepal is an adventure activity that is vital to the regions recovering economy, and whilst tourism is improving Nepal’s economic situation it is vital that travellers choose the right company to guide them to ensure they have a responsible, positive impact on tourism in Nepal.

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Three Days In Jerusalem: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors.

How to spend three days in Jerusalem with this expert insiders itinerary.

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Why Aruba Is Far More Than Just An All Inclusive Destination.

Aruba is famous as being an all inclusive tourist paradise, and with good reason, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that is all it is. For those intrepid travellers willing to look beyond the surface Aruba will reveal a deeper, wilder side that is perfect for independent backpackers.

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Aruba Left Me Black, Blue and Very Red, But Loving Every Minute!

Aruba is well known for being a beach filled Caribbean paradise and most visitors come here to rest in one of the islands luxury resorts, but I had no plans for rest and relaxation. This trip was all about discovering Aruba’s adventure filled heart instead, and it left me black, blue and very red!

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A Slower Pace Of Life On The Nile.

Egypt is far too often seen through the lens of a tourists camera on a whistle stop tour of it’s major sites, before being whisked back to their air conditioned resorts and all inclusive drinks, but to truly see Egypt you have to match her pace. 

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Three Days In Mumbai: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors.

How to spend three days in Mumbai with this insiders itinerary.

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Walk Like An Egyptian.

To see the true beauty of Egypt and her people, you have to get away from the packaged resorts and travel independently. Slow down, be a little spontaneous, take the time to see it properly, let Egypt show herself to you and spend some time with her people away from the resorts. You will not regret it.

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What To Expect At Israel’s Airport Security.

Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv is infamous amongst travellers for being seriously heavy with security. Horror stories of innocent travellers being detained for hours, missing flights and intrusive luggage checks are the norm, and the average traveller is often paranoid about strip searches and heavy interrogations, but is it really that bad? What is it really like entering and exiting one of the most security conscious countries on the planet?

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