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Abroad Magazine - Issue #29, May - July 2009

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  • North African Sons ROGER NORUM explores medina life in two of Morocco's most alluring cities
  • 6 European Islands for Summer Sun Maebh Coyle selects some of Europe's island hotspots where a taste of paradise is guaranteed
  • City of Gold Michelle Balmer returns to Dubai in search of the city's gold status and finds a more affordable face to this glittering metropolis
  • Call of the Wild Bob Ecker travels to the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador to savour the prehistoric land that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution
  • Surf's Up Orla Neligan hits the waves on Ireland’s west coast and learns the art of standing on her own two feet in the churning Atlantic
  • 10 Reasons to Visit Iceland The country's financial collapse hasn't dampened its spirit. In fact, there's never been a better time to go to Iceland. Clement Wilson gives us ten reasons why
  • Spice Up Your Life Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, colourful markets and plenty of charm, Zanzibar is as close to a Bounty-ad paradise as you'll ever find. Stuart Clarke explores
  • Heady Isles of Italy Turtle Bunbury heads for the Aeolian Islands, off the Sicilian coast and discovers a collection of unexplored yet accessible islands rich in culture, history and perfect for a quiet escape
  • Concierge: Vancouver The insider's guide to Canada's coolest west coast capital. Compiled by Orla Neligan
  • Concierge: Berlin The insider’s guide to Berlin. Compiled by Christine Madden
  • Ireland of the Welcomes Pól Ó Conghail reflects on the traditional Irish welcome and how it's time it made a comeback