Travel
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A week in West Africa: part two – Senegal
In the second part of this two-part travelogue, I cross the Gambia River by ferry to arrive in Senegal, where a stunning riverside resort and a first safari experience await.
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A week in West Africa: part one – The Gambia
In part one of this two-part travelogue, I arrive in The Gambia, meet some monkeys, and visit an authentic Gambian market.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part three – Tiger’s Nest
In the third and final instalment of this three-part travelogue, we reach Tiger’s Nest and bid a fond farewell to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
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New Zealand, land of natural contrasts: part one – North Island
In this two-part travelogue, I recount the 16-day bus tour of New Zealand my dad and I took in 2019 – from Auckland in the north down to Christchurch in the south. In the first instalment, I recall our experiences on the North Island.
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Follow our journey: month one
In the first instalment of the ‘Follow our journey’ series, we run the rule over The Travel Tome’s first month-and-a-bit in existence.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part two – Thimphu
In part two of this three-part travelogue, we reach Thimphu, where we sample the local cuisine, have a close encounter with an unusual creature, and take in some truly impressive architecture.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part one – Land of the Thunder Dragon
One of Asia’s more obscure destinations, Bhutan is also one of the world’s most expensive – so is it worth visiting…? I give my verdict in this three-part travelogue.
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Shangri-La: China’s ‘Lost Horizon’
Named after the fictional setting of James Hilton’s Lost Horizon, Shangri-La City is a culturally Tibetan gem nestled in the Hengduan Mountains in China’s Yunnan Province.
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Sacred summits: four mystical mountain hikes in Asia
Whatever your fitness level, scaling these mystical mountains in Asia – from Bhutan to Sichuan – is certain take your breath away.
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How to get to Anfield on a matchday: parking and public transport
So you’ve managed to get hold of tickets, but what are the best transport options for getting to Anfield? Get the low-down on the various transport links from the centre of Liverpool to Anfield Stadium.