Traveller tales

The not so quiet American

The not so quiet American in my hostel has some interesting ideas about the world. Or, to put it better, he has no idea about the world.

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The gnomes of Wroclaw

Walking the streets of Wroclaw, you notice another gnome, then another. By the seventh one you’re almost expecting to see Snow White pop her head out.

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Trash or treasure?

For years the Parque El Desafio was a playground for the local children. But it also stood for much more – an example of how trash can be used for good.

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Inside maximum security

Deep inside maximum security, the Angola prison rodeo pits inmate against inmate and raging bulls. It’s the ultimate battle of people with nothing to lose.

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Stairway to Heaven

There are plenty of weird things you can discover on a roadtrip through the US. In Tennessee, the enormous tree house build for God is a good example.