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Gnome Reserve, Devon
Which British town has the most garden gnomes? We’re betting this one.
Breakfast at Brennan’s, New Orleans
A New Orleans institution serving famously exhaustive three-course breakfasts, and practically setting the roof alight with its signature flambéed bananas.
Bern Bear Park, Switzerland
Meet Björk and her bear buddies in Bern’s unique riverside park.
Ceremony of the Keys, London
One of London’s more curious ancient traditions that has survived untouched to the modern day.
Jane’s Place, England
A perfect antidote to the manicured gardens and twee tea shops of the Cotswolds.
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival, Thailand
Ouch! For a clean-living vegetarian festival, this event has more than it’s fair share of ravaged flesh.
Beard and moustache contest, USA
Scissors, wax and combs at the ready! It’s time to frizz that facial fuzz, trim your tash and perm your muttonchops.
Conker contest, England
What could be quirkier than the idea of doing battle armed only with a nut and a piece of string?
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A second Italian language
Andrew Scott learns to communicate, without words, in Italy.
By Andrew Scott
