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The Grand Tour's "One for the Road," Retiring a Trio

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The prompt is simple - drive from the beautiful eastern coast of Zimbabwe across the country to the more industrial and desert-adjacent western border with Botswana. More Top Gear appears in the final scene at the salt pans from the team’s very first African journey, the Botswana Special of 2007.

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Travel 2025: ‘Friend-Finding Tours,’ Private Islands and a Mixed Bag of Prices

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The nonprofit Tourism Cares has created a meaningful travel map that features organizations, accommodations and tours that are designed to have a positive impact on communities and the environment. Another trend to watch is the evolution of luxury cruises, which have started to resemble the boutique hotel experience.

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This Rice University Professor Developed Cancer-Detection Technology

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Richards-Kortum returned to Texas with a new mission: designing medical equipment for clinics in underserved communities that could withstand harsh climate conditions and be easily repaired. She also wanted to get students involved in the work.

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