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Uzbekistan Wine Route

In Uzbekistan most of the population practise Islam so it’s surprising that it’s packed with vineyards. Indeed, during Soviet Union times, it was the major producer of sweet wines, partnering with Georgia who produced the drier stuff.

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Dorsett Hotel Shanghai. Discover this luxury boutique hotel

It wasn’t the V Junior computer that greets all visitors as they come through the door, or the multi coloured piano in the lobby, that stood out for me, but just its overall sheer individuality and excellent service

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A food odyssey in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the world’s most colourful cities and Isabel Conway travels across it to uncover a satisfying journey of culinary discovery.  

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Cruising the Mekong River. Experience the best of Cambodia and Vietnam.

sabel Conway joins G Adventures to sample their Mekong River Encompassed cruise taking in Cambodia and Vietnam. Isabel has plenty to report home about.

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Swimming With Whale Sharks In Bicol

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea and Donsol, in Bicol, is one of the few places in the world where sightings are guaranteed. Rupert Parker goes swimming with them.

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Walking Batad Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces

Now a UNESCO Heritage site, the Banaue Rice Terraces, in the mountains of Northern Luzon, are said to have been built around 2000 years ago by the ancestors of the Ifugao, the indigenous people, who still live here.  Rupert Parker sets out to take a look.

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