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My head is still full of my visit to Birkenau. What most impressed me was the vastness of the camp and what meager...
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Saint Lucia embodies the essence of the Caribbeans. Life moves at a relaxed pace, with a touch of Rastafarian influence....
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In the Sidi Ayoub area of the Medina (the town inside the city walls) of Marrakesch Abderrazzak El Maana unexpectedly...
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Along the river it is cooler under the trees in this hot and bustling city where a wolrd war started....
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Every day, Hendrik Darragjati takes his place at a reserved spot in the heart of Shkodra, at one of the cafés....
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The Ukrainian language is not easy to master but I have decided to learn its basics, at least. In western...
