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IN A LITTLE-VISITED NORTHERN CORNER OF RIO DE JANEIRO, A NEW MUSIC TRAIL IS HELPING TRAVELLERS SLIP INTO THE RHYTHMS OF BRAZIL’S SAMBA CULTURE AND LEARN ITS STORIED HISTORY

More women than ever are deciding to choose their own adventures and enjoy the freedom of travelling alone. Three writers explain why it’s their favourite way to escape

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Only an hour apart, Sri Lanka and the Maldives combine the ultimate blend of adventure and tranquillity, discovers w&h group editor Hannah Fernando