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Do you know where the Ochre City is?
Yup, you guessed it, this month we’re heading down to the warmer shores of Morocco, which lies to the South of Spain, above the Saharan Desert. It has a strong tourism industry – supported by a stable political climate – and it’s basically just a day trip from Spain, so you can sail down
Read moreHow to Support the Paralympic Games
“Even if we do find a complete theory of everything, it is just a set of rules and equations. What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?” – Stephen Hawking, at the opening ceremony for the London Olympic Games We’re pretty exhausted from the
Read moreWhat Did You Like Best About the Olympics?
It’s probably safe to say that the Olympics have enthralled our whole country, and brought together nations from all over the world. Even though they cost an absurd amount of money, in a city that’s known for its grumpy attitude and high-pressure lifestyle, the Olympics spread a benevolence
Read moreHighlights from the 2012 Olympics
One week down and the Olympic spirit is burning brightly across the UK while we get caught up in the action in London. Of course there have been some unforgettable successes from Team GB, but there are so many stories from nations around the world (205 countries and more than 10,000 athletes),
Read moreThe Lighter Side of the Games
Bing Crosby famously sang, “You’ve got to Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”, and that’s what most people aim to do; in some situations, you just have to laugh. You must have heard, though, of the recent North and South Korean flag fiasco at the Olympics, when it took officials
Read moreFive Things You Probably Didn’t Know about ITV1’s Benidorm
Who would have thought a humble comedy series featuring down-to-earth Brits on holiday in Benidorm would be such a hit? Here are just a few little-known Benidorm facts: 1. Joan Collins is a Benidorm Fan Benidorm was created and written by comedy writer Derren Litten, who announced that he was
Read morePoll: What Do You Think of Benidorm?
Okay, we’re not entirely oblivious of the things people say behind Benidorm’s back. Even Wikipedia points out that it used to be a place for summer binge drinking, and it’s been the source of many jokes about stag parties and bad cabaret. According to recent reports, however, all of that is a
Read moreUnmissable Madrid Tapas Fair 2012
The eighth annual Tapas Fair was held at the end of June in the huge Palacio de Deportes building in Madrid. Hosting 38 different bars and restaurants, each with their own stand, the grand venue radiated with the smell of garlicky gazpacho, tortillas, meatballs, grilled octopus, tender pork loin
Read moreErrant in Iberia: Spain in Audio!
It’s not the manliest pastime, but when I’m at the gym or cleaning my house I like to catch up on an audiobook or two (don’t judge me!). There are some great free travel audiobooks available for download to your Kindle or MP3 player. If you’re going on holiday, you can even get self-guided
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