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Robert

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Robert has worked in travel for over 35 years, running tour operators in Pakistan, Italy & the UK, writing guide books and articles and running a conservation charity that fights species extinction and habitat loss worldwide. He's trekked coast to coast across Borneo, climbed to 6,500 metres in the Himalayas, travelled the the length of the Silk Road and been chased out of a bar in Lesotho by a Warthog.
overseas adventure travel ideas - Nepal
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The Ultimate Guide to Overseas Adventure Travel from the U.S.

  • May 8, 2025
  • Robert
Overseas adventure travel isnโ€™t just about ticking countries off a list – itโ€™s about diving headfirst into the unknown and discovering what youโ€™re really made of. I remember my first…
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travel clipart
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Travel Clipart: A Simple Way to Improve Your Travel Website

  • May 7, 2025
  • Robert
I used to think that visuals for websites had to be big, bold, and photographic – think sweeping drone shots of mountains or crystal-clear images of tropical beaches. That belief…
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Strange holiday destinations
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The 10 Strange Places to Go on Holiday This Year

  • April 30, 2025
  • Robert
Looking for a trip thatโ€™s far from ordinary? Forget crowded beaches and city breaksโ€”2025 is the year to go weird. Weโ€™ve rounded up the worldโ€™s strangest destinations for travellers who…
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Charm of Italian Lakes
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The charm of Italian lakes: romantic tourism and historic villas to enhance

  • April 25, 2025
  • Robert
Italian lakes attract travelers every year who seek tranquility, marvelous natural landscapes and valuable architectural heritage. From the Alpine basin of Como to the volcanic lake of Bolsena, these bodies…
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visit deception island antarctic
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How to visit Deception Island: The Hidden Antarctic Volcano

  • April 23, 2025
  • Robert
Shaun Jeary was hired as part of a specialist UK team to travel to Deception Island in the Antarctic to remove graffiti left by a visitor on the old whaling…
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what noise does a cheetah make?
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Video: What noise does a cheetah make?

  • April 10, 2025
  • Robert
What noise does a cheetah make? You’ll never guess! Does it roar like a lion? I took this short video on a morning game drive in the Mara North Conservancy…
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picinguaba
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Review: Casa Verde at Pousada Picinguaba, Brazil

  • April 7, 2025
  • Robert
A Secluded Escape with nature, tranquility and relaxation on the Costa Verde Tucked into the forested hills of Brazilโ€™s Costa Verde, not far from the colonial town of Paraty, Casa…
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Hotel da Cataratas review Iguassu
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Hotel das Cataratas Review, Iguassu Falls, Brazil

  • April 1, 2025
  • Robert
Some hotels, as soon as you arrive you know you’ve made the right choice. It’s look, it’s ambiance, it’s style. it’s location. Hotel das Cataratas is one of those hotels.…
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Best April Fools pranks
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The 20 Greatest April Fools’ Day Pranks of All Time – From Spaghetti Trees to Talking Tulips

  • March 31, 2025
  • Robert
Every April 1st, like clockwork, the world turns into a playground of harmless mischief. News anchors deliver ridiculous stories with straight faces. Brands unveil outrageous “new products.” And for one…
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snorkelling the silfra fissure
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Snorkelling the Silfra Fissure in Iceland: A unique experience

  • March 25, 2025
  • Robert
What would it take to get you into near-freezing water in the middle of an Icelandic winter? A dare? A once-in-a-lifetime thrill? How about the chance to literally float between…
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    • May 12, 2025
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