Portland, Dorset: As the ground sloped away on the sheltered side, there was a change; we came to a little enclave with a character anything but bleak The eastern side of Portland was sheltered, even on a windy day, with views of cliffs gently stretching ...
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Country diary: Portland, Dorset: Contrasting coastlines
Corkboard: travel news round-up
Our weekly look at the new and fun in the world of travel, including a trip to the Bolivian Oruro Carnival, and a website offering a guide to authentic travel in the Caribbean Tweet us @guardiantravel or email us about...
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The ‘human safari’ is an outrage to tribal feelings | Observer editorial
Unethical tourism needs to be stopped by stricter regulations and educating tourists As the world has grown smaller while our passion for novelty has expanded, our curiosity about different cultures, particularly those relatively untouched by what we deem "civilisation", has...
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Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role
Jarawa girls told to dance semi-naked for the camera as two videos offer fresh proof of official involvement in 'human safaris' Two videos obtained by the Observer offer fresh proof of official involvement in "human safaris" to see the protected Jarawa tribe of the Andaman ...
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Set in stone: a luxury villa in a quarry on the Egadi islands off Sicily
It sounds like a gimmick, but a luxury villa in a Roman quarry on a tiny island off Sicily makes inspired use of its setting Beds in concrete sewer pipes, converted prisons and factories, hotels made from ice or old railway carriages ... over the last decade or so the travel industry has...
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Tourists to use cameras to help save Tasmanian devil
Walkers in Tarkine rainforest will help scientists track endangered marsupial by collecting data from motion-sensitive cameras Walkers are joining forces with conservationists to help bring the Tasmanian devil back from the brink of extinction. In a unique tourism experiment, guests on guided walks through Tasmania's remote Tarkine...
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Top tips for romantic Venice
Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world - it's also one of the most touristy, so how do you avoid feeling ripped off? Here's our guide to the Venice experiences that are worth splashing out on - and the ones that aren't...
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Readers’ tips: fun London
Whether your idea of fun is joining a literary salon or gazing at pickled body parts, London has something for all tastes. Been there readers share their tips for quirky experiences in the capital • Add a tip for next week and you could win a digital camera WINNING TIP: Gordon's Wine Bar,...
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China’s New Year celebrations
Six ways to crash the Chinese New Year party, from the Hong Kong fireworks at Victoria harbour to the temple fairs in Beijing and Shanghai's Lantern Festival Tonight, in a deafening blitz of pyrotechnics, more than a billion Chinese will ring in the new lunar year – the...
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The best travel videos from around the web
For our new series we asked you to send us your favourite online travel videos, starting with films about cities around the world. Leave your discoveries by adding a comment, or tweet them to @GuardianTravel The next theme is adventure To ...
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