Landscapes as green and lovely as everyone says. Literary giants in Dublin; Titanic history in Belfast. A pint and good craic in a traditional pub. The lure of Celtic legends.
The Rough Guide to 2019
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Rwanda is emerging as a top wildlife destination, not least for visitors looking to see gorillas in their natural habitat. The country is home to hundreds of mountain gorillas that move between Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the rainforests of the Virunga Mountains. New luxury lodges are opening up in the area, making it easier than ever to get a glimpse of these kings of the jungle.
Volcanoes National Park – encompassing the Rwandan side of the Virunga Mountains – is the place to see mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, while Nyungwe National Park in the south of the country is home to chimpanzees and many other primates.
Even outside its national parks, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most beautiful countries and the capital Kigali enjoys a picturesque setting in a valley between mountains. It has the traditional crafts, lively markets and lively music scene you might expect from a central African city, but also a few surprises. Trendy coffee houses serve locally-grown coffee, the restaurant scene is booming, and contemporary galleries will make you rethink your perceptions of African art.
Memories of the 1994 genocide remain, but President Paul Kagame oversees a regime with mandatory education, universal health care and gender equality. Meanwhile, a long process of reconciliation has helped earn Rwanda a new reputation one of the most peaceful countries in Africa, if not anywhere (the World Economic Forum listed Rwanda as the ninth safest country in the world in 2017). With new direct flights to Kigali from the UK on RwandAir, there’s never been a better time to visit.
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Joanna Lumley's 2018 ITV series has put the Silk Road back on the map, and of all the countries featured, Kyrgyzstan remains one of the most undiscovered. Bordered by Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and China, it is at the very centre of Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan’s biggest claim to fame may be as the home of the apple: the fruit’s wild ancestor was domesticated here about 4,000 years ago and its seeds spread along the Silk Road by traders and their horses and camels. Apples are only one of the many delicious fruit and nuts grown in the region, mixed with influences from Turkey, Iran, India and China to produce a delicious cuisine.
An appetising spread of food underlies the traditional nomadic welcome that bewitches every visitor. A network of homestays lets you meet local families and experience this culture firsthand. Trekking is also popular, with many of the mountain ranges and valleys so remote you will meet few
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