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THREE PERFECT DAYS: LISBON
Nearly wiped out by an earthquake
in the 18th century, the Portuguese
capital emerged from the rubble to
establish itself as one of Europe’s
most beguiling cities, rich in beauty,
grace and melancholy.
BY CHRISWRIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHS BY PEDRO GUIMARAES
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BIG FISH, LITTLE BOAT
Far-flung Kiritimati Island has long
drawn serious anglers in search of
giant trevally and other oversize
trophies. But only the most daring
among themwill attempt to reel in
ocean behemoths from ... a kayak.
BYMICHAEL BEHAR
PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEPHENWHITESELL
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THEWILD BUNCH
Come plunge down China’s biggest
sand dune, gallop headlong across
the Argentine pampas and clamber
up Yosemite’s Half Dome as we
present our annual adventure issue,
brimming with the world’s best ways
to get your adrenaline pumping.
ILLUSTRATIONS BYWESLEYALLSBROOK
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ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTINE BERRIE