Nomads of Niger
Niger is a country of astonishing diversity of climates, landscapes and ethnic groups. Rarely filmed and only for the hardy adventurer, Niger is one of the last undiscovered desert destinations in the world.
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Monday, October 26, 2026
Essentials
Arrival of the Queen of Cyprus: Palio Asolo
The third Sunday of September sees the six differing factions of the town battling against one another in a bid to have their girl crowned queen. The competing teams are Villa Raspa, Ca’ Giupponi, Villa D’asolo, Pagnano (two teams), and Casella d’Asolo – with all members coming from the same area.
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The Rugged Beauty of the Big Sur Coast
It’s name is an amalgamation of the Spanish ‘El Sur Grande’ and it’s English translation ‘the Big South’. The name ‘Big Sur’ refers to the spectacular cliffs, beaches and forests south of Monterey and Carmel.
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The Perhentian Islands & Other Superb Beaches of Malaysia
With a sun-drenched tropical climate, extensive coastline and numerous islands dotted around the peninsular, it is unsurprising that Malaysia’s beaches are famous across the world. White powdered stretches, smooth-pebbled expanses and more unusual black volcanic sand lead onto the South China Sea and Andaman Sea, while lush tropical forests are never too far from the water’s edge, home to a multitude of flora and fauna waiting to be discovered.
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Checkmate: Giostra della Rocca festival
For two weeks of the year the inhabitants from nine different parts of this small fortified town come together to take part in a festival called Giostra della Rocca, which marks the arrival of Emperor Federic II to Monselice in 1239.
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