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The revolutionary road to León

The revolutionary road to León

8 Oct 2009 by Joel Willans

30 years ago, Nicaraguan Sandanistas overthrew the hated Somoza family. To celebrate their success we’re taking a look at the world’s most revolutionary cities.

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Leon Nicaragua

Barcelona – culture town

Barcelona – culture town

24 Sep 2009 by Peter Sterling

What trip to Barcelona would be complete without a few days spent in museums?

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Barcelona

A museum that won’t drive you round the Benz

A museum that won’t drive you round the Benz

16 Sep 2009 by Joel Willans

As a confessed car hater, getting my enthusiasm in overdrive about a museum dedicated to automobiles was always going to be a challenge. But you should never underestimate the Germans.

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Europe Germany Stuttgart

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

A chain reaction to remember

A chain reaction to remember

24 Aug 2009 by Joel Willans

Fifty years after their fate had been decided by the Russians and Germans, the people of the Baltic countries created the world’s longest human chain to demand independence.

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Riga Tallinn Vilnius

Small town monsters and the million dollar mermaid

Small town monsters and the million dollar mermaid

18 Aug 2009 by Joel Willans

Nearly every town has something to offer tourists. If yours doesn’t, don’t despair. Just use your imagination.

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Bishopville Elkhorn Kiryat Yam Point Pleasant

A billion star hotel

A billion star hotel

3 Aug 2009 by Joel Willans

Forty years ago this month, man made it to the moon. To map the landing site, NASA stayed at one of the world’s highest hotels. Needless to say, the views are out of this world.

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France