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FEATURES 96 India’s Tigers It has been 50 years since India launched Project Tiger, a landmark conservation programme that introduced a raft of parks, reserves and policies created to protect a tiger population limping towards extinction. Now, with numbers creeping upwards, we visit the habitats of Madhya Pradesh to see the effect on a country that is now home to 70% of the world’s tiger population 114 USA & Canada in Fall Autumn in North America is a time of fine food, great festivals and unforgettable foliage. We talk to the locals who know it best, as they pick the top fall escapes in the USA and Canada, from leaf-peeping road trips to buffalo round-ups, to joining the celebrations at North America’s largest (and loudest) powwow 152 The North Wales Way How a slow drive along the North Wales Way rekindled one writer’s love for the region and revealed a part of Wales that is gradually reinventing itself through food, culture and the rediscovery of its history from a local perspective 168 Historic Jeddah The district of Al-Balad was the heart of Jeddah for centuries, but it has long since fallen into
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disrepair. As its townhouses undergo a much-needed restoration and it readies itself for a new wave of visitors, we take a sneak peek at what is being done to restore the area to its best while still keeping its communities and soul intact
DISCOVER 200 World Heritage Why a recent oil boom means Guyana’s capital must balance preservation of its colonial past with building for the future 204 Museum Cities How the Age of Discovery gifted Lisbon a museum scene to envy 206 Indigenous Culture A new wave of local travel experiences is finally helping Kenya’s remote communities to benefit from tourism 208 Urban Spotlight Bordeaux isn’t just about wine. The city is forever reinventing itself, and it’s putting culture and sustainability at the forefront 216 British Break The UK’s dark-sky sites reveal not only cosmic views, but a history and wildlife tied to the heavens 223 Wanderlust Quiz Test your travel knowledge by naming these US cities 226 Top Guide Gambian birding expert Malick Suso on his top sightings
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The Yukon
Iceland
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Northumberland
Oregon
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Idaho
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Colorado
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Manitoba
The Maritimes
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North Wales
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Bordeaux
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Lisbon
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Rhodes
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Amelia Island
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Puerto Rico
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Georgetown
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Kenya
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Peru
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Falkland Islands
Great Barrier Reef
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