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5 reasons to be mad for Tampere

5 reasons to be mad for Tampere

29 Mar 2010 by Joel Willans

Once considered Finland’s Manchester, Tampere’s charms will soon make you “mad for it”.

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Finland Tampere

The Great Escape Brazilian style

The Great Escape Brazilian style

27 Feb 2010 by Joel Willans

When you’re in Brazil there are occasions when you need to escape Brazilians. The World Cup is one of them.

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Boipeba Brazil

The yellow island and the Blue Hole

The yellow island and the Blue Hole

19 Jan 2010 by Joel Willans

Caye Caulker is one of the most chilled out places in the world. Why then does even the name make my heart speed like a motorboat?

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Caye Caulker

Dive into Zanzibar

Dive into Zanzibar

4 Jan 2010 by Joel Willans

Although Europe’s not been blessed with great places to dive, don’t despair. There’s a pirate island a few hours south that’s a real treasure when it comes to underwater pleasure.

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Tanzania Zanzibar

5 reasons to be attracted to Magnetic Island

5 reasons to be attracted to Magnetic Island

31 Dec 2009 by Joel Willans

If you find your Australian holiday is being ruined by hordes of teenage backpackers head to Magnetic Island.

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Australia Magnetic Island

So clear, so Hvar

So clear, so Hvar

7 Nov 2009 by Joel Willans

When an island has been fought over for five millenium, by everyone from the Greeks to Napoleon, it must be something special.

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Croatia Hvar

The league of islands

The league of islands

29 Jul 2009 by Joel Willans

Everyone has their favourite island, but have you ever really considered what makes an island special? The newly invented, very unscientific Willans Criteria does just that.

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Boipeba Hvar Koh Tarutao Magnetic Island Pulau Perhentian Roatan Santorini Victoria Island Zanzibar