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Discovering London's Markets from a French Perspective
As a French girl who came to London 2 years ago, I had never imagined that I would be this happy. Ever. Sure, my language and accent has not been London-ised but maybe it is a good thing, I am not afraid to be French about everything I talk about - it is my identity and like everyone, I am proud of it. ... Full story
Trinidad's Undiscovered Beaches
Marine researchers reveal Trinidad's most enchanting secrets. The greatest rush is witnessed at dead of night. The visitors loll in the soft sand under swaying palm trees in the pale reflection of the moon on the rippling waves. They’re regulars who return each year – and they’ve been doing so ever since dinosaurs were around. Ocean turtles always knew that Trinidad’s beaches were among the most charming in the Caribbean – and a new book proves they are right. ... Full story
Trinidad unveils Huge Hindu Statue
One of the largest Hindu communities outside India now has a monument of equal size: Trinidad recently received an 85 feet high statue of god Hannuman – the highest beyond the Himalayas. The followers of guru Sri Swamiji had it built to express gratitude to their master - for the realization that the Caribbean island was once situated on the Ganges. ... Full story
Magician of the Trinidad Carnival
Just wearing a red nose is not enough. If you want to be part of carnival in Trinidad, you have to join one of the masquerade groups. Two dozens of such masbands compete with each other for the best costume designs. One of them has made dressing up at carnival a form of art. Each year Peter Minshall and his Callaloo Company turn thousands of people into a living work of art. ... Full story
A Trinidad national dish - Chickpeas and Curry
Curry sauce instead of ketchup: Rotis in Trinidad are like hamburgers in the USA. The island’s unofficial national dish consists of a delicious curry meal wrapped in thin pastry; its prototype was brought to the Caribbean by Indian immigrants some decades ago. The handy little packets of food have turned into a top seller for a quick snack. But at Siriam Patraj’s, Trinidad’s uncrowned roti king, the popular dish is treated as a true delicacy. ... Full story
Flights
The expansion of LOWCOST airlines in recent years has increased the choice of flights to the consumer, particularly FROM and TO regional airports. Many traditional airlines have adopted similar low-fare structures but do not offer the wide selection of regional airport departures. Charter flights which are operated by major tour-operators provide seasonal departures for more popular destinations. ... Full story
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Huntsville - a touch of southern comfort.
The city of Huntsville, nestled amongst the hills of north Alabama, is certainly not the backwater southern town that I perhaps expected. It manages to combine a delightful historical old-town with a state of the art high-tech modern city built around the U.S. space programme. ... Full story