Journeys to the ends of the earth

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Ever fancied eating with cannibals or flying in a hot air balloon over the top of the world? Perhaps you'd like a trip to the hottest place on earth or the world's wettest town? From the nearest point to the moon to the most remote barrier reef, we've rounded up the best holidays to the earth's extremes. Just one word of warning: these aren't for the faint-hearted.

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