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46 Zimbabwe
While Africa’s painted wolves ight for
survival, Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools NP
is helping them build a new dynasty
74 Wandersleepers:
Overnight trains
Skim through Shangri-La or take on
the Trans-Siberian railway with our
railway round-up of the world’s
top sleepers
80 Guatemala
Ancient Mayan traditions and ine
craftsmanship are woven into the
fabric of this South American nation
96 Isles of Scilly
Venture to England’s most southerly
point for rare birdwatching and
uninhabited beaches galore
149 Short break: Madeira
Welcome to Europe’s new adventure
capital, where waterfall-leaping and
wildlife walks are now de rigueur
153 Travel icon:
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Discover an ancient empire’s ruins at
the world’s largest religious complex
155 First 24 hours:
San Diego, USA
Say cheers to this Californian city’s
250th birthday by strolling through its
laid-back locales and wild waterfront