Travel's best of 2019: Best of the rest
The final in our series looking back at the best bits from a year in Travel.
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Sahara Desert: Candles, camels and culture
All that glitters in the Sahara Desert is not simply gold, writes Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith.
Africa: Embracing the Kenyan wilderness
Safari parks aren't meant for comfort, but it's more than worth it
Three hours from anywhere: Africa's best beach holidays
Day and weekend trips within three hours of 60 of the world's favourite cities.
Kenyan game animals: Protecting jewel in Africa's crown
Tim the elephant is one of Africa's most treasured animals but often clashes with humans.
How I ran through my midlife crisis in the Sahara
Angus Nisbet took on the gruelling challenge of running the epic Marathon des Sables
Kenyan wildlife safari: Hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara
Lane Nichols gets a high and mighty view of the Masai Mara.
Ethiopia: The Horn of Africa by the rail side
The New York Times: We were 30 miles shy of Dire Dawa, when the train hit a cow.
Under African skies: In search of adventure on Kenyan game safari
Lane Nichols goes in search of Africa's big five on a once-in-a-lifetime safari.
Africa: Wildlife and stunning landscapes in Namibia
On safari in Namibia, Brett Atkinson goes wild.
Room Check: Serra Cafema, a luxury lodge on safari trail in Namibia
Brett Atkinson checks into Wilderness Safaris' Serra Cafema, in Namibia.
The real lion kings
Lion King remake has revived interest in a magnificent beast urgently needing protection
Atlas Mountains: Roller coaster of emotions
Lizzie Frainier experiences the true grit of the Atlas Mountains.
Africa: Toto forever on loop in Namib desert
The continent's oldest desert has been gifted an installation playing the soft rock hit.
How a poacher's paradise became Africa's biggest conservation success
Akagera, Rwanda's oldest national park, attracted more than 37,000 visitors last year.
Morocco: 12 photo stops in North Africa
Few countries fit so much variety, colour and charm into their borders as Morocco.
Africa: Adventures on a silver safari
If your safari dreams retired when you did, don't ditch the zip-off pants just yet.
Africa: How we finally spotted a leopard
On an African expedition, an encounter with the elusive big cat is unforgettable.
Rwanda: Welcome to the jungle
Pamela Wade soldiers on for a magical encounter with Rwanda's gorillas.
Travel hotspots - Where to next?
Oliver Smith reveals the world's fastest-growing destinations.
African ascent: The highs and lows of climbing Kilimanjaro
September is the easiest time to summit the 5,895-metre mountain, but also most popular.
Griff Rhys Jones: Middle-aged man who points at things
Thomas Bywater gets to grips with the world view of comedian Griff Rhys Jones.
Gallery: The 'big five' tips for a photography safari
Safari photographer shares his top five rules for getting the best photos of animals.
Shocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operator
Ignorance is no longer an excuse on the issue of elephant-riding.
World's best beaches list snubs New Zealand sands
The world's most beautiful beaches have been revealed by 'beach inspectors'.
South Africa: Tale of two safaris
Mark Meredith breaks down in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Penguins' romantic South African beach stroll goes viral
This achingly cute video of penguins has surfaced, apparently holding hands.