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Yogyakarta is a bustling town of some 500,000 people and the most popular tourist destination on the island of Java, Indonesia. Not only is it close to the stunning temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, but the town is a center of art and education, offers some good shopping and has a wide range of tourist facilities. (more...)

Off the beaten path

Praised by many as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa National Park is one of Zambia's main draws. This 9,050-square-kilometer park is centered around the Luangwa River and is home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of wildlife. Despite burgeoning ecotourism world-wide, it remains little visited because of its inaccessibility. (more...)

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Americans in Cuba for those interested in following a growing cultural travel trend
Trekking in Nepal where you can see some of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest (picture).
Retiring abroad is a common trend these days
Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus- recently added itinerary with great content

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