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Movements   Notably, if the land you want to buy is located near the hills, it is good to think through whether it is easy to move. Something to note is that the slab of the foundation may crack when the land is unstable. Also, you should try to see if the parcel lies within the […]

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Escape the heat of Muscat and head to the fabled Green Mountain (also known as Al Jabal Al Akhdar, part of the Al Hajar mountain range). It’s almost 9,800 ft high, and the undulating canyons and rock formations in the area make for astonishing views, but the best way to appreciate this unique landscape is... View Article

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In a continent as vast, diverse and beautiful as Africa, you’re going to want to explore as much as possible. The only way to see the highlights is via private jet, and tour operator TCS has just the thing. Taking off from Athens on December 30, you’ll fly on a Boeing 757 to Rwanda. You’ll... View Article

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Blue zones are locations where people tend to live far longer than average due to their healthy lifestyles — many people in these communities reach 100 years old. The world’s blue zones are Okinawa Island in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula and Loma Linda in California. In a four-week itinerary from luxury... View Article

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One of the world’s most famous railway journeys, the Trans-Siberian Railway, traverses Russia, traveling over the Urals, across the endless steppe and next to the shore of the world’s largest freshwater lake. It’s by far the best way to see Russia’s vast (and rarely visited) interior landscape, and at nearly 6,000 miles long, it’s the... View Article

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This year is the 120th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s birth, and this new tour in Madrid studies the people and places that inspired the legendary writer. He returned to the city many times throughout his life, and it is the setting for a number of his novels and short stories including The Capital of the... View Article

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If the infamous history of Mary, Queen of Scots has always fascinated you (perhaps even more so since the release of the eponymous movie starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie), then Gleneagles in Scotland has just the thing. Delve into the past of this controversial royal as the estate’s expert guide, Iris Marhencke, takes you... View Article

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Astrotourism is a rapidly growing trend (tour operator Scott Dunn’s bookings for astrotourism have tripled over the last four years). And as scientists have predicted that those living in cities will no longer be able to see the stars at night due to light pollution by 2025, we can see why it’s so popular. On... View Article

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The Congo might not be the first location you think of when considering gorilla trekking (most head to Uganda or Rwanda), but western lowland gorillas can be found in the Republic. According to the founder of The Explorations Company, Nicola Shepherd, the Congo is one of the best places in the world to have a... View Article

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In a partnership between luxury tour operator Blue Marble Private and environmental organization WildAid, you have a choice of two philanthropic journeys. The first sees adventurers getting up close to enormous whale sharks with a swim off the coast of Mexico — glide through the turquoise waters and become acquainted with these magnificent creatures. Track... View Article

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If you’ve done all the big safari locations already, Malawi should be next on your list. As a less obvious choice, you can be sure of a unique, tourist-free adventure: There’s untouched grasslands, outstanding national parks and enormous, pristine lakes. This eight-night journey from Black Tomato begins in Majete Wildlife Reserve, where you’ll spend three... View Article

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Combining wellness with charity, Niquesa Travel’s Sensory Reawakening trip begins before you’ve even stepped foot on the jet. Meet with expert nutritionist Sarah Macklin, who will share expert advice on how to eat and live well, and how to optimize health when you travel. You will have a series of follow-up consultations over the telephone... View Article

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