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Rolling in the deep: What it’s like to dive with octopi in the Great African Sea Forest
Freedive champion, Daniela Daines, leads Flash Pack’s sub-aquatic adventures in South Africa, alongside seals and otters.
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In the driving seat on a desert sidecar adventure through Morocco
Flashpacker, Analy Torres, relives riding through the Agafay Desert by vintage motorbike on Flash Pack’s Morocco trip.
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The trattorias, slaughterhouses and ‘fifth-quarter’ food that fuels modern Roman cuisine
As Flash Pack launches two new Italy adventures, Karolina Wiercigroch goes in search of ‘the Grand Four’ Roman pastas.
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The storyteller of Morocco: Seasoned guide Ismail Ingrioui on sharing new narratives in Africa
Retelling local tales and revealing authentic experiences is all in a day’s work for this award-winning Pack Leader.
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Welcome to the age of the ‘anti tourist’: How travelers are evolving in 2023
Jonathan Thompson looks at why travelers are stepping out of the shallows in search of authentic, immersive experiences this year.
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Queen of the Nile: My birthday trip to Egypt was a chance to meet amazing new people
Flashpacker, Laura Baker, traveled solo on an group adventure in North Africa with Flash Pack and made new friends in ancient lands…
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Female SOLOists: Meet Cecilie Skog – the Norwegian mountaineer who’s on top of the world
Kate Wills catches up with the Scandi adventurer who’s skied both poles and tackled the Seven Summits.
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In the kitchen with Gunnar Gíslason – the chef behind Iceland’s first Michelin star
The pioneering chef at Dill restaurant in Reykjavík and the Hotel Akureyri’s North on keeping Icelandic food traditions alive.
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From wine to crime: I celebrated a career change with a challenging trip to Peru
Joy Makin switched the drinks industry for forensic psychology, but not before hiking Rainbow Mountain.
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Flair and finesse: Exploring the art of Japanese cuisine with chef Masaki Sugisaki
The master shares the philosophies and traditions behind Japan’s food culture and his Dinings SW3 restaurant.
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How to be happily single and embrace your freedom flying solo
It’s easy to look at relationships through rose-tinted glasses, but being on your own can be just as powerful.
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I’m ticking off the Seven Wonders of the Modern World before I turn 40
After traveling for years, Leonora Rice has set herself a new goal as she approaches her milestone birthday.
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In the studio with X Alfonso: Cuba’s genre-pushing, Grammy-winning musician
The multi-talented artist behind Havana’s pioneering La Fábrica project speaks to Claire Boobbyer.
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Ginger, honey and herbal wine: Inside the wonderful world of Khmer healing
We uncover the wellness principles behind Shinta Mani Angkor hotel from Flash Pack’s Cambodia adventure.
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Back to Sri Lanka: Why Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka loves his country
The freshly fêted author tells us where to find “greatest drunk food” in Colombo and more of the country’s highlights.
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Man to Man: How an unlikely male friendship carried me over 19,000 miles
Alex Bescoby – filmmaker behind ‘The Last Overland’ series – reflects on the bond that launched ‘the mother of all road trips’.
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Meet the Turkish chef behind Cappadocia’s most-coveted restaurant
Awards have arrived for Lil’a restaurant near Göreme, thanks to chef Saygin Sesli’s revival of ancient recipes.
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My ritual of phone-free Sundays has opened up a world of solo adventures
Host of the #single podcast, Jeanette Bonner, started staging an inbox protest a decade ago. Here’s what she’s learnt…
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And that’s a wrap: It’s time to celebrate being single at Christmas
Host of the Alonement podcast, Francesca Specter, sums up her personal highlights of traveling solo this year.
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How to be more zen, from one of Japan’s last-remaining Buddhist bell makers
Calm craftsman, Shimatani Yoshinori, creates bells for monks and meditative sound baths. We step into his studio…