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The Travel Diary: Uncertain futures along Europe's last undammed river
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The Travel Diary: Uncertain futures along Europe's last undammed river

What you see along the way — There's a tranquil beauty that flows down Albania's Vjosa river, but now the traditional livelihoods of those who live upon it are under threat.

Written by: Nick St.Oegger

The Travel Diary: A snapshot of life among the Sahara's scorching sands
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The Travel Diary: A snapshot of life among the Sahara's scorching sands

What you see along the way — Two million nomadic Berber and Arabic people live in the Sahara. Photographer Mark Leaver explains how to experience their unique way of life.

Written by: Mark Leaver

The Travel Diary: Boozed-up Brits abroad at Benidorm's Elvis Fiesta
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The Travel Diary: Boozed-up Brits abroad at Benidorm's Elvis Fiesta

What you see along the way — Photographer Stephen Roe spends a weekend with the rowdy ex-pats at Elvis Fiesta 2017: Benidorm's sangria-soaked celebration of the King.

Written by: Stephen Roe

An off-the-grid nirvana on the French Atlantic coast
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An off-the-grid nirvana on the French Atlantic coast

The Travel Diary — Hidden in the forest along beaches of the South of France lies an organic slice of paradise.

Written by: Zeger Dox

The Travel Diary: Discovering Dubai's hidden beauty
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The Travel Diary: Discovering Dubai's hidden beauty

What you see along the way — Dubai may be a hotbed of greed and excess, but photographer Sebastian Gansrigler finds honesty in corners of the city-state you won't see on the postcards.

Written by: Sebastian Gansrigler

Take a ride on the rodeo in Havana, Cuba
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Take a ride on the rodeo in Havana, Cuba

What you see along the way — At one time getting into Cuba to take photographs was impossible, now finding something new to capture is the biggest challenge. Saddle up for a bucking bronco; take a deep breath and step into the ring at Havana's favourite rodeo.

Written by: Liam Aylott

The Travel Diary: Bulgaria is a hitchhikers' paradise
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The Travel Diary: Bulgaria is a hitchhikers' paradise

The Travel Diary — The brutalist architecture and quiet highways of Bulgaria make it the perfect place to hitch a lift before sitting back to enjoy the ride.

Written by: Ewan Waddell

The Travel Diary: Skating the streets of Panama City
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The Travel Diary: Skating the streets of Panama City

What you see along the way — Photographer Rafael Gonzalez hits the streets of Central America's Panama City, exploring the capital's beautiful backdrop with the skateboarders who call the place their home.

Written by: Rafael Gonzalez

The Travel Dairy: The majestic beauty of the Marrakech Medina
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The Travel Dairy: The majestic beauty of the Marrakech Medina

What you see along the way — There's a certain magic to be found in the oldest part of Marrakech's market. Photographer Zeinab Batchelor spent a week immersed in the bustling streets, desperate to understand the people who make the place so special.

Written by: Zeinab Batchelor

The Travel Diary: Walking the streets in one of America's most dangerous cities
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The Travel Diary: Walking the streets in one of America's most dangerous cities

What you see along the way — The city of Gary, Indiana is an abandoned, desolate place, one of the most dangerous in the United States. Amongst the decay and the danger photographer Matthew Smith documents a city in crisis.

Written by: Matthew Smith

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