Matt Phillips

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10 of the best things to do in Kenya for an unforgettable travel experience

Panorama of Prague with red roofs from above on a summer day at dusk, Czech Republic

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The perfect 3-day itinerary for a long weekend in Prague

A trail of sand is visible in the late afternoon sun when this sandboarder speeds down the dunes of Swakopmund, Namibia.

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more

Victoria Falls/New Zealand-02/08/2019 photo of traveler do White Water Rafting in Victoria falls ; Shutterstock ID 1467365963; your: Zach Laks; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Discover

Sep 7, 20223 min read

Unforgettable adventure activities in Zimbabwe and Zambia

Jun 22, 20227 min read

Wimbledon 2022: how to get tickets and travel to tennis' biggest event

Apr 6, 20202 min read

Join these wildlife safari drives via live streaming

Apr 3, 20202 min read

Orangutans befriend a romp of otters in Belgian zoo

Jan 29, 20207 min read

"21 more kilometres of anguish" – pain, eternal fulfillment and picking pizza over Usain Bolt at Kingston's first marathon

Close-up of a hand lighting incense on the ground at night in Varanasi.
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Jan 23, 20203 min read

The trip that changed my life: Varanasi, India

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Jan 10, 202010 min read

Meet Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world’s greatest living explorer

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