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Tofo, Imhambane, Mozambique

Things to do in Tofo and Inhambane town, Mozambique

16 May 2013 | Linda Schonknecht

If you play your cards right and get there during the right season, Tofo and Inhambane town in Mozambique's Inhambane province is a diver's (and peri-peri enthusiast's) delight. Here's a pick of things to do, when to go and how to get there.

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It goes by humorous names such as Montezuma’s revenge, Rangoon runs and Delhi belly, but when traveller’s diarrhoea strikes, it’s not very funny at all.

How to prevent traveller’s diarrhoea

26 April 2013 | Evan Haussmann

It goes by humorous names such as Montezuma’s revenge, Rangoon runs and Delhi belly, but when traveller’s diarrhoea strikes, it’s not very funny at all. Travellers take heed and avoid an international tour of the local ablutions on your next holiday.

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Get smart with these outdoor apps

24 April 2013 | Claire Allison

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We're all into roughing it but most of us take our smartphones with us everywhere we go. Check out my list of top smartphone apps to use when you're in the great outdoors.

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Winchester Mansions 4-Star Hotel

Accommodation: how the star grading system works

15 April 2013 | Shelley Pembroke

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Want to know what those little stars on your hotel actually mean? It's quite simple really ...

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Road between Katavi National Park and Uvinza, Tanzania

Traveller’s info: the state of the roads in Tanzania

10 April 2013 | Jayne Holness

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Looking for tips and information on the state of the roads in western Tanzania? Jayne Holness recently drove from Mpulungu to Kigoma and gives us an account of the state of the roads in the western part of the East African country. Here's what to expect if you wish to do something similar.

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Head out of the city with your mates for a camping weekend away.

How to camp in a large group

4 April 2013 | Getaway

There’s nothing better than packing up your camping gear and heading out of the city with your mates for a weekend away. These useful tips will help make camping with a group more comfortable.

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travelling in a group

Video: why it’s smarter to travel in groups

7 March 2013 | Getaway

These two videos will show you that there definitely are advantages to travelling in groups. Watch and enjoy.

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Tech tips for planning your next trip

4 tech tips for planning your next trip

5 March 2013 | Jen Hoyer

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Friends and family love picking my brain when organizing their own vacations and often request travel planning tips. So I thought I’d share a few of my tech tips for planning your next trip here.

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Sarah in Maputo

10 things travel has taught me

27 February 2013 | Sarah Duff

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In over three years of assignments as a photojournalist at Getaway magazine, I've done some pretty awesome trips. These are some things I've learnt on my travels.

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Open Africa camping

10 things you can’t live without while camping

25 February 2013 | Claire Allison

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When it comes to camping. less is more. Here’s my list of ten basic essentials to remember when heading out on a camping trip.

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