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• Uncovering Uzès | A hidden jewel in the South of France

  

  CHARLIE INGLEFIED avoids the crowds in the South of France by uncovering the secret delights of Uzès, nestled in the sparse valleys of the Gard region between Languedoc and Provence.

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• BUSSED UP | The characters crossing North America

  

  TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | Traversing the US and Canada by bus can be an eye-opening way to travel, in more ways than one. Our Great Travel Writer competition winner for April, ALICE RERDEN, shares her story.

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• Tantalising Thailand

  

  Think you’ve already done Thailand? Think again! TIM MARTIN explores the hidden gem that is the Thai island of Koh Samui, with a cheeky stop-over in the ever crazy capital – Bangkok.

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• Enter our competition to win a £250 Topdeck voucher

  

  Get your travel story published with Australian Times and win a £250 travel voucher from our friends at Topdeck.

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• To Amsterdam we go

  

  Over the Easter long weekend I packed my bag and headed to meet my Topdeck Travel Amsterdam tour group in central London, hoping to find a company which shared my tour group philosophy.

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• Trulli treasures in Puglia, Italy

  

  Puglia in southern Italy is well known to sun and sand seeking Aussies. However, as BIANCA SOLDANI discovers, it is also home to a hidden whitewashed world of trullo houses in the historic village of Alberobello.

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• Business class all the way

  With growing budget cuts to compete with low cost carriers, many have completely abandoned their First Classes and stick to just Business and Economy.

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• Hawaii I go

  

  Trading the sun, surf and sand of Oz for more sun, surf and sand may sound, well, like much of the same. However, PAUL BLEAKLEY discovers Hawaii, despite all its similarities, is no place like home.

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• Strap ya pack to ya back – a change is coming

  

  A run-in with an oversized backpack sends one budget airline traveller on a trip down memory lane.

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• How to guarantee value with package holiday deals

  Being aware of what all-inclusive holiday packages normally include will enable you to work around the freebies for budgeting purposes and keep the costs down as far as possible.

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• Bringing the Aussie BBQ to the Channel Islands

  

  The local population of Alderney, in the Channel Islands, have long found a range of alternative uses for the deserted bunkers built by the Germans during WW2. Now two enterprising Aussies have given one searchlight bunker the special green and gold treatment.

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• Bring on Brittany

  

  France’s Celtic corner offers rugged scenery, fascinating history and more flavours of pancakes than you can possibly get through in one trip. JOHN BURKE shares his tips and tricks for making the most of this unique stretch of coastline.

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• Combine Bilbao BBK Live with Pamplona

  

  BRIGHT TRAVEL IDEA | If you are thinking of hitting up Pamplona this year for the Running of the Bulls, double down on the summer fun.

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• Top Five: The world’s best waterfalls

  

  Waterfalls are one of nature’s most amazing wonders. This top five list brings you the world’s best waterfalls – whether you’re swimming in pools at the bottom, or hiking to the top to admire from afar.

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• Appreciating Armenia

  

  When visiting relatives in Armenia for the first time, SANDRA TAHMASBY discovers a unique culture, history and heritage in this oft-overlooked nation.

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• Uganda – a close encounter of the ape kind

  

  The gorilla moves towards me. Sitting just a few feet away, I can feel his body heat and his breath is clearly audible. I am frozen in the equatorial sun.

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• A Jordan Journey: Beyond the hidden city of Petra

  

  TRAVEL | The ancient rock city of Petra is only one highlight of a country crowded with experiences.

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• Trying Transylvania, Romania

  

  Not just for Vampire lovers, GEORGIA DAWES discovers Transylvania is a fascinating region of scenic beauty, gothic architecture and historical delights.

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• Topdeck’s first North American trip set to hit the road

  

  Leading youth tour operator Topdeck Travel is making final preparations for its inaugural North American trip, which departs on March 31st 2013.

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• Traveling China with your family

  While most don’t consider China a family-friendly destination, the country offers impressive theme parks, hilarious winter sports and wondrous waterslides – some of them actually in the world-famous Cube.

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