With the emergence of budget long-haul flights, the jungles, mountains and paradisiacal islands of Malaysia are not so out of reach any longer. See where else to go in March.
Where to go in March - Malaysia
Aims to inspire and help travellers to plan and enjoy tours in Malaysia’s finest wildlife reserves. In addition to advice on planning, and park etiquette, there is an overview of Malaysia’s natural environment.
Read moreSamarasan's exuberant, magical vision of post-colonial Malaysia and a vibrant portrait of a country coming of age, as well as a strong and urgent story about caste and unfairness.
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Spain: The Way of St James 50K Topographic Survey Maps
Camino de Santiago from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela on double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route profiles, etc.
Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has four 57 x 35cm panels with full topographic mapping of the area through which the route passes. Contours are at 50m intervals, with additional shading and colouring/graphics to show several different types of land cover (forests, meadows, olive groves, vineyards, etc.) An overprint highlights the route and its variants.
Although the maps, given their scale, are primarily designed for walkers, where appropriate alternatives for cyclists are also marked. Icons indicate various related historical monuments. The maps have a 1km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude and longitude.
Read moreUpcoming Events
31 Mar 7:00pm, RGS, London
Meet Sir Chris Bonington and Ben Fogle as they share a personal insight into their favourite adventures with Libby Purves.
Fundraising for the AfriCat Foundation: Namibia - Wildlife, Wilderness & Exploration
14 Apr 7:00pm, RGS, London
Join explorer Benedict Allen to discover more about his thousand-mile journey along the remote Skeleton Coast, where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, and a surprise special guest speaker who will speak about their recent visit to the AfriCat Foundation in Namibia.
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Palma with a wheel chair and Nan
I recently took my grandmother, who is heavily dependent on her wheelchair, to Palma, Mallorca. A friend had advised me that Palma was a suitably wheelchair-friendly destination – this advice proved to be ill-informed...
Read moreMallorca with Mum
It had been a murky, long winter, Mother’s Day was approaching, and mum and I felt we needed some valuable catching up time together. We started fishing around the internet for a cheap, last-minute break, preferably with some sunshine thrown in.
Read moreWalk of the month: Southstoke and Cam Valley, Somerset
The houses of Southstoke, built of the same pale silver and cream oolitic limestone as their Big Brother city of Bath just over the hill, were lightly dusted with powder snow on this cold winter’s morning.
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