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Monastir Ribat, Tunisia
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The first fortifications on the site of the Monastir Ribat, Tunisia, were built in the 8th century. Subsequent additions have resulted in the complex of outer walls, towers, rooms and passageways you can visit today.
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Inside the Trabant, Germany
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Whilst visiting Berlin’s Trabi Museum, I got the chance to sit inside the DDR’s little Duroplast battler.
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Wreck of B-17 42-5769 Cotton-Eyed Joe II, Corsica, France
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On 8th November 1943, B-17 42-5769 ‘Cotton Eyed Joe II’ ditched in the sea 100 metres off the beach in front of what is now Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, Corsica. The wreck lies in 9 metres of water.
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Exploring Paradise Valley, Morocco
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Paradise Valley, an hour’s drive north-east of the Atlantic coast city of Agadir, Morocco, offers some stunning views amongst the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
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Exploring Marrakech, Morocco
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The ancient Moroccan city of Marrakech is a fascinating place to get out and explore on foot
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Searching for Black Forest Cake, Germany
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When I was a kid, I loved Black Forest Cake. When I visited Germany’s famous Black Forest, I went to see if I could find one in the wild
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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Sun and sulphur For more on Rotorua click here If you liked this post, you may also enjoy Mt Taranaki National Park, Stromboli and Etna