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Norway boasts some of the world’s most magnificent landscapes, with pristine fjords, glaciers, mountains and waterfalls. Every year, Norway’s scenery attracts thousands of visitors, prompting National Geographic to list the country’s fjords as one of the world’s top tourist attractions. … » read more

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In the 1970s, Uganda was one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Africa. The country welcomed almost 100,000 visitors a year, with tourists attracted by Uganda’s game-filled national parks and scenic lake regions. At the peak of the … » read more

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France is home to some of the world’s most elaborate and beautiful architecture, ranging from Gothic cathedrals with soaring vaulted ceilings to grand opera houses, opulent palaces, classical libraries and museums. Even some of the country’s department stores feature grand … » read more

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Few travel experiences match the charm and gentle rhythm of a rail journey, which is why Thomas Cook Tours rail journeys are such popular tour options – whether they take place in countries such as India, Canada or Australia. To … » read more

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The frozen wastes of the Antarctic are among the last unspoiled frontiers on the planet. For much of human history, the continent has been inaccessible to anyone other than determined explorers and research scientists. However, travellers can now visit the … » read more

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Thomas Cook Tours is proud to announce the introduction of eight new tours. Some of these provide exciting new perspectives on destinations we already visit, while others open up breathtaking new vistas and wildlife experiences. Rockies & Coastal Delights If … » read more

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Many centuries ago, the Andean nation known as the Uros adopted a unique strategy to protect themselves and their families from attack. They constructed reed islands on the icy waters of Lake Titicaca, building their homes and settling their families … » read more

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Ranging from Alaska to the Rocky Mountains, and right down to sunny California, North America boasts an amazingly broad range of landscapes. With this diversity come many unique and interesting animals. Cougar (Puma concolor) The cougar, also known as the … » read more

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Over the past hundred years, one overriding trend has changed the way people live. That trend is urbanization. More people than ever before live in cities. A fair number of these cities have populations in excess of 10 million people. … » read more

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Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is divided up between three countries – Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. A third of the island is covered by the world’s oldest rainforest, believed to be 130 million years old. … » read more

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