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I've driven a Hummer off-road, sweated in an smoke-sauna and eaten in complete darkness. Click on an image to read all about it.
Big city, low prices
The Guardian
As the world's most expensive city, Tokyo can seem a daunting prospect for tourists. Japan's wealthy capital seems a destination few would attempt on a budget. In reality, however, reputed high costs are strongly couched in cultural mythology. The fast-paced metroplis has many affordable options for tourists prepared to research their destination...
Kelburn Rules OK
Easyjet
Graffiti and listed heritage buildings don’t mix. Unless you’re paying a visit to Kelburn Castle near Glasgow
When Lord Glasgow heard that his historic rural castle was to be covered in graffiti, he wasn’t best pleased. And even less liberal-minded locals were alarmed to discover that Kelburn Castle was to be given a facelift courtesy of Brazil’s most notorious street artists.
Alone In The Dark
French Magazine
As I fumble in the dark for my cutlery, there is a soft thud somewhere across the room. "Oo la la!" Exclaims a flustered woman, as the smell of red wine seeps over the table. Almost immediately, a waiter is at her side, presumably with a cloth or a serviette.
This is no ordinary Parisian restaurant. Whilst other cities make food presentation an art form, the French culinary capital has launched a venue contesting the emphasis on appearances. In fact Dans Le Noir restaurant presents a truly novel approach to visual artifice - diners eat entirely in the dark.
