Journey Guide: Across Bolivia – From the Pantanal to the Pacific
Our Tough Trains episode travels from the Pantanal in Brazil to the Pacific coast in Chile, but mainly passes through Bolivia.
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La Cocina – The Cultural Melting Pot of Southwestern Cuisine
Food Facts Cuisines: Fusion of Native American, Colonial Spanish, Aztec and 19th century American traders Tastes: Hot, spicy, and delicious Staples: Hot chiles
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Rafting the Gauley River
The main Gauley River rafting season consists of five 4-day weekends and one 2-day weekend from mid-September through mid-October.
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Nomadic Souvenirs: Mongolian Gers
The nomads of Central Asia have dwelt in portable tents called gers for thousands of years. These conical felt-covered constructions which dot the Mongolian landscape are also known as ‘yurts’, but this term was introduced by Western invaders and is considered offensive to native Mongolians.
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My Notting Hill, My Carnival
My first memory of Notting Hill Carnival is from 1995. I was five years old, had flowers painted on my face to match my favourite dress. It was my first memory of being there, though I had been already been a regular carnival-goer for the past four years. My mother recounts the story of sitting me on her lap, aged 8 months, outside of our flat on Lancaster Road to experience what would be the first of 25 carnivals, and counting.
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