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glass for each, and some world renowned brews. The Trappist dark ales were first brewed by monks who... should be able to walk into many bars around the world and ask for one by name. 7. Becherovka... through the vineyards of Burgundy . Read all about it Celebrate the world

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It’s time to go! You’re just days away from your one/two/four year round-the-world trip. Hell, why... of this planning involves sensible packing. I’ve observed two distinct styles for round-the-world packing... details to consider. Bags: backpack or wheelie bag? Answer: hybrid. Round-the-world bags reached

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? If you need some extra incentive to make the leap and book that round-the-world trip, Lonely Planet... Kong , but whatever’s raised your travel appetite, you’ll never regret booking a round-the-world ticket... now it’s time to see what the world can teach you. It might be the year that makes you work out what

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to join the circus: we let the apartment and took the kids travelling the world for a couple of years... On the Bus… by fyunkie . CC SA 2.0 Travel in the developing world often involves appallingly long

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. Great for travellers who want to see it all, or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a round-the-world... economical way to circumnavigate is to buy a round-the-world air ticket that uses one airline alliance... charges). How long you need You could whip round the world in a weekend if you flew non-stop. However

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finished in one minute and 41 seconds, only six seconds behind the world record. Two variations...  Horse Marathon in 1980. There are now events all year round, including the Real Ale Ramble, with pints at the pit

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. They are treated to an ‘elephant breakfast’, in which the roads are lined with grub for the world’s largest

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take anywhere between three to six days and can be done year-round, but avoid rainy July and August... of New Zealand’s most famous walks and widely considered one of the finest in the world. The route... ’s the tallest waterfall in the country. The Milford Track takes four days and can be done year-round, but snow

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you could be a world champion? The championships are held each year in the car park of this West... round. The event has attracted players from Continental Europe and the USA, with German teams winning a couple of world titles, something the Britons ruefully blame on their own excessive alcohol intake

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el-Fna square, bustling Marrakesh is rather like a year-round festival. The colour and pace intensify... to be one of the most beautiful in the world and well deserved its name, the Incomparable. Every

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they show their oily opposite number. If a winner has not emerged after 30 minutes, a ‘sudden death’ round

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as the Rugby World Cup tournament returns to its birthplace. Over the course of six weeks, 20 teams will play... from the sideline. Yes, there’ll undoubtedly be a whole lot of ‘World in Union’ going on as the Land... the ridiculous number of festivities planned to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. A scrum-load of off

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Image by  Mark Heard Location: Ulaanbaatar , Mongolia Dates: 11–13 July Level of participation: 3 – play a round of Shagai and sink a bowl of airag Mongolia’s major festival is a celebration of ‘manly sports’. The manly pursuits are archery, wrestling, horse racing and, unofficially

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, ‘round rocks’ don’t initially sound like reason enough to visit this Californian beach. And yet, when you... ’t help but get a thrill. Best seen at low tide, the rocks are freakily round and freakily regular... world’s largest sand island) off Australia’s east coast, the beach is backed by exquisite cliffs where

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the world’s best go round their local course. Dubai’s straight shooter This being Dubai, where success... deep in Arab blood and over the past few years the racing season in Dubai has gained world attention... from February through to the end of March culminating in the Dubai World Cup , the world’s richest

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of weak coffee and an important conference call appreciates a well-equipped airport. Each year the World Airport Awards compiles a ranking of the world’s best airports, suggesting where best to shop, spa, work... ’s Korean Culture Museum, can you peruse Unesco World-Heritage rated artefacts whilst you await your

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to sipping a cocktail in a strange city, and there’s no better way to make friends than to buy a round... the world’s most expensive martini. At $1000, the ‘Martini on the Rock’ is strictly for the rich and... contribution to the world at large by declaring it the national drink in 1978. Head to the Oasis Bar

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Disneyland may look like a straightforward theme park. But there’s a secret world hidden behind the balloons, castles and cotton candy – a place where wild cats roam the park at midnight, Mickey Mouse hides... , the round-eared Mickey Mouse emblem is everywhere. But thanks to clever Imagineers (Disney’s specially

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 turns round to have another crack at its terrified quarry. The two scariest sections of the run are Estafeta... of the Bulls remains a controversial festival and the World Society for the Protection of Animals has plenty

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Smile and the world smiles with you. That’s the theory: test it out in these mirth... year-round. Come July, though, it’s downright hilarious. Just For Laughs takes over the city in summer... gatherings in the world, hosting many a top-drawer wisecracker. Shows sell out fast, as even the less known

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in the World and the world’s first solar-powered robot mower. The museum is open 9am–5.30pm year round... -fashioned, but inside is a world beyond belief, with over 150 penises and penile parts of all sizes mounted, stuck... and Saturday; entry is ISK400. 4. Grutas Park Druskininkai, Lithuania Also known as ‘Stalin World

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There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here are 10 trips around the world that should be on every cyclist’s wishlist. 1... . The route should be negotiable year-round whenever conditions are dry. However, you’re less likely to suffer

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the ability to be both extremely intimate and public spectacles at the same time. Here are 10 of the world... will demystify your fear of crossing over, because – unlike Halloween’s witches and all-round terror – the Day... , pungent roots worldwide. Get to know Antarctica – and every country in the world – with Lonely

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, a checklist of architectural must-sees for an eye-rewarding round-the-world trip. Museo Guggenheim, Spain... on the Unesco World Heritage list. Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt Image by alexandra... Is this the world’s most famous building? And its most romantic (ignoring the sprawling, industrial city around it

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of lesser-known, safe, clean and surprisingly entertaining parks in every corner of the world that are worth... parks from around the world that can stand up to any cathedral, palace or museum. If you’re looking... and gleaming new rides. The Beijing branch is perhaps the most striking. Holiday World , Santa Claus

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