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Everyone asks: Should you boycott destinations over government behaviour?
If a government behaves disgracefully, is it legitimate to patronise that country as a tourist?
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Ky Furneaux, stunt woman and wilderness expert is a big fan of Virgin.
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Julietta Jameson reveals how to beat the crowds for 20 major sights from the Taj Mahal to the Tower of London.
A look back in wonder
Our writers spend their year going places. In 2013 these were their most memorable experiences.
Famous Flyer
Turkey's layered empires inspire Sydney's frock queen Leona Edmiston.
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Nothing prepares you for the size and greatness of this captivating place. Sites such as Luxor's Karnak temple; the sand-swept tombs of the Valley of the Dead; Abu Simbel or the Great Pyramids are awe-inspiring. But you can also dine like pharaohs on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea after a day's snorkelling on the blue hole; or investigate its history in the fascinating museums of Cairo.
