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Sunrises And Suicides At Masada National Park.

A simple Masada sunrise tour from Tel Aviv led me to explore another one of the Holy Land’s extensive biblical landmarks, one with a history of opulent luxury, violent war and one of the first recorded mass suicides, the infamous Masada National Park.

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Chasing Real Dragons In Komodo National Park.

Trekking to the end of the world to the only place you can still see Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat is the ultimate bucket list adventure, and Komodo National Park in Indonesia is a must see destination on any gap year.

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The Prambanan Temples And The Legend Of The Slender Virgin.

Why you really shouldn’t miss the Prambanan temples during your trip to Indonesia

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Temple Revival In Yogyakarta.

It is easy to become templed out in south east Asia, so it felt good to visit a site in Indonesia which restored my enthusiasm for these ancient sites.

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Top 5 Archaeological sites in Mexico.

When people think of Mexico, historical sites and adventurous treks are hardly the first thing that sprrings to mind among the beaches, Day of the Dead festivals and of course awesome food, but dig a little deeper and Mexico can offer equally awe inspiring historical sites for the adventurous traveller.

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