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A pilgrimage to tequila country.

A pilgrimage to tequila country.

17 Dec 2009 by Joel Willans

Ever wondered how they make the fire juice called tequila? If you can take the heat, head to the hills to find out.

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Mexico

A thousand reasons to visit Berlin

A thousand reasons to visit Berlin

11 Dec 2009 by Joel Willans

Unlike other big European capitals Berlin doesn’t drive me up the wall. In fact, it was love at first night.

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Berlin Germany

Melbourne to be wild

Melbourne to be wild

4 Dec 2009 by Joel Willans

Sydney and Melbourne have been rivals ever since their 19th century battle to be Australia’s capital. Both may have lost that tussle, but these days Melbourne wins the fight to be the capital of cool.

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Australia Melbourne

So clear, so Hvar

So clear, so Hvar

7 Nov 2009 by Joel Willans

When an island has been fought over for five millenium, by everyone from the Greeks to Napoleon, it must be something special.

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Croatia Hvar

There’s a little juke joint on the outside of town

There’s a little juke joint on the outside of town

1 Oct 2009 by Peter Sterling

Peter Sterling digs deep into coin-op lore to present the world’s most rocking juke joints.

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Some of the world’s poolest bars

Some of the world’s poolest bars

15 Sep 2009 by Joel Willans

What do you get if you cross a cocktail with a swimming pool and a stunning panorama? The answer: A rooftop pool bar. If you’re hot in the city, there is no better place to chill out. Take a look at four of our favourites

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Sex, drugs and rock and goal

Sex, drugs and rock and goal

9 Sep 2009 by Joel Willans

You’ve got 24 hours to live like a rock and roll superstar, without getting arrested. What do you do and where do you do it? Put your hands together for Amsterdam!

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Amsterdam Europe Netherlands

The city of universal beauty

The city of universal beauty

24 Aug 2009 by Joel Willans

Another Venezuelan victory in the Miss Universe pageant had us wondering two things. How do the Venezuelans do it and where do you meet these girls?

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Caracas

The league of islands

The league of islands

29 Jul 2009 by Joel Willans

Everyone has their favourite island, but have you ever really considered what makes an island special? The newly invented, very unscientific Willans Criteria does just that.

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Boipeba Hvar Koh Tarutao Magnetic Island Pulau Perhentian Roatan Santorini Victoria Island Zanzibar