Trunk road

NICK KNOWLES embarks on a journey of discovery in the Gobi Desert

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Sunning herself on a lounger, Claire wriggled her toes and wondered whether to put on some more suncream or have a dip in the pool. “Laura, do you fancy a swim?” She nudged her friend who was engrosse

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