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Signagi, Georgia
Signagi, Georgia by Duncan RS Harvey
Like, seriously, how good is our Flickr group? Every single day there are images which jump out. This one by Duncan being a case in point. This one by Matt Parry is pretty special and Xabier Alonso is onto a winner here
Win a £270 Olympus camera
Eco lodge in Central America
Your tips on accommodation in Central America
From eco lodges in Costa Rica to treehouses in Ecuador and city centre hotels in Mexico. If you've travelled in Central America and know a great place to stay, tip to win a snazzy camera
Been there locals: insider tips
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Natalie gets arty in Hong Kong
It may not have an art scene to match London or New York but write it off at your peril argues our Hong Kong local Natalie. May sees a host of events hit the city so get your culture face on
Photo competition: fancy a trip to Antarctica?
Kids jumping in the sea, Tobago
May's theme is water
This month's theme gives the opportunity to explore light, reflection, interaction and just about anything else creative you can think of. Winning shot of this year gets the trip of a lifetime ...
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To be honest I'm not sure of the relevance of the ostrich but it's a pretty arresting picture, no? The reasoning was to let y'all know that we are on Twitter - come follow us for tips, comps and joy
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Because someone thinks you're great
We've got an award on Been there which aims to throw the spotlight on the oft recommended. If you know a great little place that has yet to wear the 'Been there recommends' badge, then tip, tip, tip
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Passport, money, keys are all very good. But before you head off on your eagerly anticipated holiday, check out our handy travel guides with themes ranging from backpacking to glamming it up in NYC

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