Turning the Tide
The Netherlands has been forged from the sea over the course of 1,000 years. Simone McKenzie looks at how it has influenced the country’s people and pastimes
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London’s historic heart
London’s river offers a history of both the city and the rest of the United Kingdom. Daniel Allen investigates the waterway’s hidden gems, major monuments and social centres
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Water World
Spectacular and endearing Thailand offers fantasy South-East Asian tropical islands, the bustle of Bangkok’s canals and splashes of luxurious living. Jane Szita reports
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The young man & the sea
In 2001, Maarten van der Weijden was told he had leukaemia. In 2008 he won Olympic gold in the 10-kilometre openwater swimming event. Annemarie Hoeve meets a true sporting hero
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Gadgets
All the coolest kit
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Aquatic escapes
Holidays in watery surrounds
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Prague
Market mayhem, mighty museums and fierce fashion: it’s all here, along with a variety of shops, parks, cafés, pubs, restaurants. The list of things to do and places to visit is endless in this, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
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London
Market mayhem, mighty museums and fierce fashion: it’s all here, along with a variety of shops, parks, cafés, pubs, restaurants. The list of things to do and places to visit is endless in this, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
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Facts and figures
Bite-sized info
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Kuala Lumpur
The capital of Malaysia is a fusion of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures, amid ancient temples and futuristic architecture. Lose yourself in its unique blend of tradition, culture, old-world charm, and contemporary sophistication.
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San Francisco
A tremendously vibrant city, San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for an eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, and famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown. Ride the cable cars to Union Square, the city’s heart, but don’t forget to check out its many unique neighbourhoods as well.
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Panama
…to one of Central America’s most cosmopolitan cities. With its chic skyline of soaring steel and glass, stylish bars and restaurants, and legendary nightlife, together with stunning natural attractions, incuding virgin rainforests and palm-fringed beaches, Panama City is a great destination to explore.
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Dubai
One of the UAE’s seven emirates, Dubai has a luxury lifestyle. Shopping malls dot the city, while world-class horse racing and motor sports events, together with top-quality performance venues, ensure non-stop entertainment. Chefs serve award-winning cuisine in five-star restaurants.
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The perfect wave
A John S. Burnett short story
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Turning the tide
Water has played a pivotal role in shaping the Dutch national identity. Simone McKenzie investigates PHOTOGRAPHY: MARIEKE VAN DER VELDEN “God created Earth, but the Dutch created The Netherlands.” So goes the old saying. With two-thirds of its land reclaimed from the water, and 60% of its population living below sea level, water has shaped [...]
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