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BALI BEHIND THE MASK

In the mountains of central Bali lies the village of Kintamani, a magical, almost spiritual place, a world away from the crowded coastal resorts. Standing there at dusk I inhaled a scent of pine-log fires and listened to sounds drifting … Continue reading

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AFFORDABLE ART FAIR WITH THAT HAPPY FACTOR

What a pleasure to wander through the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park after visiting the execrable displays competing for the Turner Prize, earlier in the week. Currently showing until 24th October, the AAF covers what most people define as … Continue reading

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FAITH TOURISM: tour de force in the holiday industry

Religion is historically associated with travel. Many of today’s popular destinations are founded on ancient places of worship, the site of miracles, or great monuments and works of art. Pilgrims travelling to such well trod places were effectively the world’s … Continue reading

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