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Sri Lanka

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Vietnam

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng by Cave Type and Level of Effort

A useful decision to make before booking: compare the navigable cave, the underground boardwalk and the multi-day expedition without confusing them.

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Guyana

Iwokrama: combining the canopy walkway, river and mountain

Iwokrama is best experienced as a stay of several nights: the canopy walkway, the Essequibo and Turtle Mountain offer very different rhythms and levels of exertion.

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Estonia

Lahemaa by car: linking Viru, Altja and the northern coast

A realistic day trip from Tallinn combines an accessible bog, a coastal trail and a former fishing village—provided you accept that having a car greatly expands what you can see.

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Djibouti

Lake Assal and Ghoubbet: a day of salt, lava and road

A trip from Djibouti City to Lake Assal and Ghoubbet calls for more road planning than mileage: water, communication and time to spare.

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Antigua and Barbuda

Codrington Lagoon in Barbuda: On Board with a Local Guide

A boat trip through Codrington Lagoon offers the chance to watch frigatebirds among the mangroves. The key is to treat the journey to Barbuda separately from the guided visit and leave some flexibility for sea conditions.

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Spain

Exploring Zumaia’s Flysch Coast from Viewpoints and Trails

In Zumaia, the best plan is not to make your way down to the rocks at all costs. It is to choose between trails, viewpoints and the sea according to the time available and the state of the tide.

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Ecuador

Llaviucu and Toreadora: Two Gateways to Cajas National Park

Two sectors, two elevations and one useful rule: choose a Cajas hike according to your acclimatization, available time and the day’s conditions.

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Argentina

Planning Separate Visits to Ischigualasto and Talampaya

Two adjoining parks, two visiting rhythms and one fossil basin: what changes between Ischigualasto and Talampaya, and how to plan your visit thoughtfully.

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Slovenia

Škocjan: a guided cave visit and trail for planning your day well

At Škocjan, the key decision is not simply whether to enter the cave: it is working out the effort involved, connecting properly with the train and leaving time to understand the Reka River landscape.

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Tajikistan

The Seven Lakes of Shing by Car and on Foot, with a Night in the Valley

Haftkul lets you see a cascade of lakes in a day, but a night in Nofin changes the pace and opens the walk towards Hazorchashma.

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Zambia

South Luangwa: choosing a walking safari and the right season

The park lends itself to combining vehicle drives with guided walks, but it is worth deciding on the season, base and access arrangements before committing to an itinerary.

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