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Dubai’s wildest moments

You might think of Dubai as little more than a glitzy stopover, but spend some time here and find some unmissable desert adventures

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Australasia’s record-breaking destinations

From the oldest rainforest to the youngest hot spring, the longest highway to the largest sand island, these unique locations hold the world record in their respective fields and are sure to trigger your wanderlust. We take a look at 7 of these alluring places in an extract from the original book by Samantha Wilson, Ultimate Record Breaking Destinations.

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John Muir Trail, USA

Sweeping vistas, pristine wilderness, varied terrain and iconic sights

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Mountain High: Tasmanian Abels

For some, peak bagging the Tasmanian Abels becomes an obsession, but there is always time to relax and enjoy the view from the top.

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A real alternative: the Kepler Track

The Kepler Track has a relative short history but this well maintained trail can rightly claim to be an iconic destination for walkers.

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Great Treks: West Highland Way, Scotland

Varied terrain, pastoral landscapes, wildlife and sweeping vistas

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World’s top treks: Bhutan’s Snowman trail

High-altitude trekking, alpine scenery, glacial lakes, Mount Homolhari and wildlife.

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Trekking the tropics: Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook

One of Australia’s largest island national parks, Hinchinbrook is located about 6km off the coast of Cardwell and falls within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. A series of walking tracks allow visitors to explore the island, the longest and most iconic of which is the 32km Thorsborne Trail. With only 40 people allowed on the trail at a time, the it promises solitude, and lets visitors experience the diverse and relatively untouched landscape. See the full story in #125 of Australian Geographic.