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Where to go when - February 2010 - The mountain range of Annapurna framed by colorful prayer flags, Nepal

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a Valentine’s break or a bigger trip to far-off climes, cheer up February with thoughts of Rio’s carnival, the buzz of Rome, the deserts and relics of Tunisia, or the soaring peaks of Nepal.

Where to go in February

Tunisia

Tunisia

There’s more to Tunisia than sun, sea and sand – behind the coastal developments lays a land of mosques, desert oases, Roman relics and intriguing walled cities just waiting to be explored. It’s no wonder many blockbuster movies have been shot around the country...

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Rome - the Coliseum

Rome

Head to Rome for the ultimate Valentine’s break; no longer defined by its ancient relics and remains, the city has revitalised itself as a contemporary destination with a thriving arts and nightlife scene to round off those heady days of sightseeing.

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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

For that once-in-a-lifetime experience, Rio’s Carnival is hard to beat. The February parade, or defile, is one of the world’s great spectacles. To top it off, February is gloriously warm and sunny in Rio, perfect for taking in the sights of the city.

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Quirky accessories

Global Warming Ice Cube Tray
£7.99

Global Warming Ice Cube Tray

The Global Warming Ice Cube Tray is a novelty cylindrical mould of seven geographical land mass shapes. Make ice cubes in the shape of Great Britain, North America, South America, Africa, Europe with the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Impress your visitors by plopping a country in to their G&T or a continent in to their JD!

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Gorillapods

Joby’s Gorillapods are originally designed travel camera-tripods. Gorillapods firmly secure compact digital cameras to and on surfaces - from bike handles to boulder tops, from railings to desk tops - because unlike traditional tripods they don't require an elevated flat surface. Gorillapods are available in a range of colours and are suitable for use with compact size digital cameras.

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Upcoming Events

Travellers' Tales Festival

19 Feb 2:00pm, RGS, London
20 Feb 2:00pm21 Feb 2:00pm


Bringing together a global gathering of the world's greatest travel writers and photographers.

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Richard Mabey: A Brush with Nature

16 Mar 7:30pm, Bristol


Join us for this talk with Richard Mabey - a prize-winning writer and botanist described by The Times as 'Britain's greatest living nature writer'.

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PACKED Magazine

Nepal

In quest of the spectacular beauty and unique culture of Nepal

Stanfords proudly sponsored UCL student Krzysztof Przetacznik on his expedition into Nepal’s culture, and provided him with maps and products from our store. Here’s his report

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Russia – Kizhi

Situated in the north-west Russian state of Karelia, Kizhi is perhaps best known as one of Russia’s 20 or so Unesco world heritage sites. A narrow, 6km-long island situated in Lake Onega, Kizhi is a Karelian cultural and nature museum reserve, with centuries old wooden structures...

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London to Delhi by road

London Delhi by Road is a charity event that my wife Pooja and I are doing in April 2010. We will kick off the drive from London, travel through 15 countries and aim to reach New Delhi, India in approximately seven weeks.

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