November 2007

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Wind, Sand And Stars

Writer-explorer Robert Twigger shares some thoughts on crossing the Sahara

Peace Dividend

Alfred Kueppers journeys to Yasnaya Polyana – writer Leo Tolstoy’s country estate near Moscow – and discovers how it was saved from meeting a sorry end

Divine Intervention

Visitors flock in droves to the temples of Angkor Wat, but what effect are they having on the irreplaceable treasures? Leisa Tyler reports from Siem Reap

24 Hours In Berlin

Jack Martin crams the highlights of Germany’s capital into one day

Follow The Leader

Official depictions of Chairman Mao may be fading away, but the communist leader is still an inspiration for artists and tourists. Gary Bowerman reports

Nature Nurture

In Mozambique, Judith Schwarz finds two hotels that are setting the standard in sustainable, community-based tourism