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Catherine DeVrye has travelled through more than 150 countries, collecting the sort of stories that rarely find their way into destination guides. In Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity, she shares those experiences, encounters and memories, with humour and a particular affection for the people she has met along the way.
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Drawing on more than two decades of remote-area experience, Simon Christie explains how to choose equipment, manage solar charging and understand the limitations of portable power.
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Japan’s best-known destinations attract millions of visitors, but there is much to discover outside the familiar tourist circuit. On the Sea of Japan coast, Niigata offers a different perspective through its wetlands, food culture and centuries-old traditions.
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First published 11 August 2025
Every year, as the new moon rises in late October or early November, homes across India, and hearts across generations, begin to glow. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of new beginnings, the triumph of light over darkness, and the enduring power of good.
