Kenya is hoping America's president elect, Barack Obama, will help lure more tourists, mainly from the US, with the "Obama Route" that will see several new tourist destinations opened up to explore his part Kenyan heritage.

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The monument is also a route to earthly salvation, in the form of tourist spending, for this town of about 22, 000 souls.

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He said the route would cut car journeys and also confirmed that the project would allow for tourist trains at Tweedbank station.

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To find a route matching your fitness level and time frame, pick the brains of local tourist office staff, who can also supply you with maps and tips.

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