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Martin Hosie
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Martin Hosie

Stories, guides and encounters from the road, written by our resident traveller for the My Travel Encounters blog.

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Guide to Abu Simbel
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Guide to Abu Simbel

This monumental temple complex was built by King Ramses II (c.1279-1213 B.C.E.) in what was once known as ancient Nubia,...
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Pushkar Camel Fair
Travel Inspiration •

Pushkar Camel Fair

One of India's most famous travel experiences, the Pushkar Camel Fair, is held in October or November each year during t...
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Climbing Mount Toubkal
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Climbing Mount Toubkal

From Marrakech it’s a just an hour or so drive to the Berber mountain village of Imlil, which is situated in the f...
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Situated in the crater highlands of Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an UNESCO world heritage site that cov...
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Guide to Marrakech
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Guide to Marrakech

Founded nearly 1,000 years ago the ochre city of Marrakech is perhaps Morocco’s most well known and visited attrac...
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