The Unparalleled Beauty of Easter Island
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Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode explores the unparalleled beauty of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island.  Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji discusses with Aaron Millar the flourishing indigenous culture, the story of how the island was settled, and the experience of exploring such a remote place.  Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travelers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust
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