The Top 5 Things To See & Do In Dunhuang
A desert oasis, Dunhuang is now also a modern and bustling market town thanks to increased tourism.
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Facts
Beautiful Warrior: The African Masai Tribes
The lives of the Masai centres around cattle herding. They believe God entrusted the cattle to the Masai people, and wealth is measured in number of cattle.
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New Series: “Hidden Algeria”
‘HIDDEN ALGERIA’ is an alluring destination guide that explores one of the least known countries on our planet – the People’s Republic of Algeria. Three epic travelogues – ‘Algiers’, ‘The Historic Hinterland’ and ‘The Sahara’ illustrate the joys of this unique and contrasting country.
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The Reindeer Herder Festival in Salekhard
Twice a year the Nenets of the Yamal Peninsula migrate 60km across the frozen Ob, a bay of the Arctic Ocean. This intense migration can take up to 24 hours. There is no pasture along the way meaning it’s a race to get to the other side before the reindeer become too weak from a lack of food. There will be no breaks for the herders, the animals or for you. At the end of the crossing we are invited to the annual reindeer herders’ festival in Yar Sale, which will offer a chance to witness some extraordinary events such as reindeer racing and traditional sports.
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The Taj Mahal: Monumental Love
The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 giving birth to his 15th child. It is said that the Emperor was so distraught at her death that his hair turned white overnight.
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