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Discover the Pas de Calais. A Fabulous French Department far less travelled than it deserves.

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Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

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The two capitals of Kazakhstan. Uncover glorious landscapes covered with silk road history.

Mike Pickup travels to Kazakhstan and visits its two quite different capital cities and finds out that everything is not quite what he expected..

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Amsterdam's Neighbourhoods Noord village

Amsterdam’s Neighbourhoods. 11 diverse communities that are fantastic to explore.

Amsterdam’s diverse neighbourhoods are just a clog’s throw from bustling Centrum; a delightful diversion from the city’s compact but touristic centre to fresh open spaces, empty canals and plenty of local colour.Andy Mossack discovers a different side of Amsterdam.

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LBJ Library Austin Texas 5

The LBJ Presidential Library. Discover Austin’s brilliant LBJ LIbrary

Lyndon Baines Johnson was Vice President when Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, and so found himself leading the country during the stormy years of the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement.

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Serbia countryside

Serbia beyond Belgrade. Discover a beautiful landscape of history.

Belgrade may well be the beating heart of Serbia and a party town to rival the likes of  Berlin, but venture outside the capital and you’ll get to discover what lies beyond, a country that will never cease to surprise you.

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Visiting Chernobyl. Can you safely explore the site of this nuclear accident?

Strange as it may seem, Chernobyl is now becoming a major tourist destination with over 25,000 visitors last year. Most people do a one day trip but you can stay longer if you want.

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Discovering Belgrade

Discovering Belgrade. Serbia’s wonderful capital is full of surprises.

Belgrade is a city well worth uncovering away from the obvious sights. So come with me away from the tourist hotspots and let’s discover Serbia’s capital.

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