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Falling towards Argentina #LBM

If I could drive anywhere in the world right now I’d drive to a book shop and pick up another copy of “In Patagonia” by Bruce Chatiwn then armed with my video camera I’d pop down to Argentina and follow in Chatwin’s footspteps.  On the journey I would stop at each place Chatwin did and find someone to cook a local dish from with and video the making of the dish. I’d upload it on my blog with all the ingredients so “the folks at home could cook along”. What is amazing abou
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The travel check in.....

The best version of us is the one in transit, not the holiday one or the rush hour one -  the travel one. We have frequently attempted to 'go on holiday' and have failed every time. Instead we find ourselves travelling. When I was younger my gang would frequently travel to Europe it was like being away with a group of schizophrenic people whose alter egos were Kieth Richards by night and Alan Whicker by day, we quite literately "drank in" ancient ruins, museums and city walks. Today'
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#coffee at Taylor Street

It always delights me when the odds are stacked this high and the little guy wins.This is Taylor St. one of two sites in the city that serve my favourite Union Hand Roasted coffee. Here's the story; once upon a time opposite Taylor St. there was a Starbucks with seating, jazz music, wifi, almond croissants and orange mocha frappucino. Now there is no Starbucks, Taylors have two machines (and I don't think this is because their trade doubled when Starbucks left.) There is always
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