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Late on afternoon in the ­Ecuadoran Amazon, a short but imposing Achuar tribeswoman walked up to me with a knife in her hand. The Achuar are the tribe next door to the Shuar, who are known for their historical tradition of shrinking the heads of slain enemies. (Both tribes were formerly, and politically incorrectly, known as the Jívaro, which comes from the Spanish jíbaro, meaning “savage.”) The Achuar had, at the time I visited in 1998, the world’s second-highest murder rate. I was there with an anthropologist named John Patton, who studies intratribal murder and revenge, and the Conambo River Valley was a fruitful place for him to be. Achuar men do not so much as go out for a piss without bringing a rifle.

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Set in the North Atlantic, the gorgeous and rugged Faroe Islands will briefly close to tourists in 2020. Find out why they're taking the measure and what they plan to do with that time.

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6,813 Likes, 23 Comments - EIGER - TROPICAL ADVENTURE (@eigeradventure) on Instagram: “Adventure is not in where you got. It is in the freedom to create and experience life. .…”

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Every Monday night in Central Havana in an apartment on Lealtad Street, people gather together to discuss politics, art, religion, and the future of Cuba. It’s called The Mondays Club and it has happened every week for over 20 years in the apartment of Gabriel Calaforra.

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In the heart of Sri Lanka, you'll find one of the world's most scenic train trips. The train from Kandy to Ella is a beautiful 7-hour ride through lush tea plantations, rolling rice fields, and endless mountain views. Incredibly, it's also one of the world's best travel bargains—the entire journey costs just 73 cents. Originally built in 1864 by the colonial British to transport tea from the hills to the capital city, the railway has since become a super affordable way to see the picturesque countryside. Today, the 94-mile train ride is the highlight of any visit to Sri Lanka. One of many unforgettable things about the scenery is the intensity and variety of the color green. Everything here is green and lush, and much of the region is carpeted with the glowing green of the tea plantations. Tea needs a warm climate, altitude and sloping terrain to grow—a perfect description of the Hill Country—and today the region is virtually one big tea plantation.

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Retiring by the sea might feel like a pipe dream but an attractive proposal by Italy’s new government could soon make it a reality. The plan’s purpose is to repopulate the southern Italian regions of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily by inviting both national and international retirees to settle tax-free for 10 years. Apart from the obvious lure of not being bothered by the tax collector, there’s the added draw of the low cost of living and a higher quality of life – think sun, sand and incredible fresh produce to name but a few benefits. The proposal is the brainchild of Italy’s controversial far-right party The League, who make up half of the government. It has yet to be brought to parliament but is being suggested as part of an effort to bolster the economy in these regions. Unemployment and a shortage of jobs means that most local millennials have left for greener pastures. The lack of jobs, however, does not pose a problem for retirees. The League estimates they would inject €20,000 to €25,000 ($23,150 to $28,950) into struggling local economies.

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The Caribbean island of Bonaire is complete with the bluest water, and a plethora of nature including donkeys and flamingos.

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The Lycian Way is one of the world’s great long-distance hiking trails, regularly featuring in top-10 lists for its unique combination of Mediterranean views...

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With the concentration on ground fighting during the Cambodian Civil War, the government's navy was neglected. At the time of the coup that placed Lon Nol in charge of the government in 1970, the Ream Naval Base was in a very run-down state with one pier in horrible condition, no effective logistical support system and very little internal repair capability.[3] By 1974, Lon Nol's government together with the Khmer National Navy (MNK) and British Royal Navy had vastly improved the base by implementation of a number of actions: procurement of 20 newly constructed radar equipped PCFs (Swift Boats); stationing of four PBRs (River Patrol Boats) in the Kompong Som (Sihanoukville) port area; overhauls of all of the heavy craft in inventory; procurement of a newly overhauled floating drydock the base; substantial upgrade of the Ream Repair Facility equipment; installation of an effective supply support system; and the completion of a modern pier facility and support complex for the base.

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Nov 2, 2018 - 14.7k Likes, 220 Comments - Ha'a Keaulana (@haakeaulana) on Instagram: “To Sua Trench checked off my bucket list ✔️literally took my breath away!”

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(CNN) — A large passenger jet sits silent and still on the edge of a sun-beaten track. It won't fly again -- its engines have been stripped down, its wings wrecked and weathered by time. Nearby, shafts of sunlight pass through the smashed windows of a cavernous hangar. Everything is covered in dust and rust, a jumble of barbed wire, broken glass and sprouting weeds. On this part of Europe's last divided capital, time has long been frozen.

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This luxurious resort even has upcycled train cars!

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Ross Island, an abandoned British settlement in the remote Andaman archipelago, is being taken over by its rightful owner: nature. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an isolated group of 572 tropical islands, of which only 38 are currently inhabited. Nautically located closer to South East Asia than India, they are known for stunning beaches, thriving marine life, rich coral reefs and largely undisturbed primary forests. But beyond the idyllic views lie a dark past. (Credit: Neelima Vallangi)

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Tales of mysterious ruins have long enchanted travellers from afar, but those stories may hide something even more fascinating – and adverse.

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Take the path less traveled to experience secret caves, cascading waterfalls, wild wolves, and the thrill of exploring new territory.

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The Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Sarasota, Fla. took a funny tradition and turned it into an act of charity, spending a whole month carefully removing money from their walls to donare to Hurricane Dorian relief.

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Stay safe online for free at http://www.dashlane.com/rll To get 10% off upgrading to premium, use the code "rll" at checkout This video was heavily inspired ...

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Both the world-weary and stoked-on-life congregate at these wild outposts—all seeking the same euphoric joy, communality, and escapism

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Photo by @austinwinnie #livefolk #liveauthentic #summerfolk

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We had heard such great things about Tulum, the incredible beach, the cenotes, the Mayan ruins and most importantly, the food. So we decided to add on a few extra days before the event in order to really experience Tulum. As soon as we arrived, we hit the ground running, more like, we hit the ground bicycling. We cruised up and down the hotel strip along the beach that’s filled with restaurants, shops and hotels that range from luxury clean aesthetics to open aired beach huts and everything in between. Since I’m cramming an entire trip into one blogpost, I’ve document each day with where we stayed, what we ate, the activities we did and what I wore.

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Despite the endless political turmoil, England surged into number two spot of the best countries to visit in 2020… but who topped the list?

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From a private island to a tiny Vermont treehouse

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Journey through National Geographic’s most powerful photographs of the decade

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We’re in the throes of summer and we couldn’t be happier – the sun is shining, the beach is perfect, and we love our outdoor happy hours. But we’re itching to get away, and the travel bug is at full force.

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325 Likes, 3 Comments - SCENT OF RAIN° ⚓️ (@thescentofrain) on Instagram: “Times like these°”

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Six Life-Changing Travel Experiences at andBeyond As the world re-opens, travellers are not waiting any longer to tick off dream destinations on their bucket lists. So, what makes a trip truly life-changing? Award-winning luxury experiential travel company andBeyond has curated several outstanding experiences in unique destinations, for holiday-starved travellers. From up-close encounters with big cats

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Throughout history, people have moved across the great expanses of the globe to establish communities. Some of them have even grown into large cities which h...

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◼️ゴミ拾い侍 Trash picking SAMURAI◼️Two samurai appear in Shibuya on the weekends. They pick up the trash littered on the streets. The ‘Trash Picking Samurai’, ar...

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