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The Amsterdam adventure

Five journalists, five different nationalities and one European town… we take you behind the scenes and revisit our latest project to promote grassroots journalism

by nuala morgan // 28/08/06

travel, amsterdam, europe, netherlands, integration, best of cafebabel.com, citizen journalism

travel : Mónika Miczura, a 21st century gypsy

Mónika Miczura, a 21st century gypsy

As the owner of one of the most beautiful modern-day Romany voices, Mónika Miczura, 37, affirms her musical freedom, reclaims her own traditional instincts and modernity, and turns her back on the standard clichés of gypsy folklore.

by Prune Antoine @ // 27/08/06

travel, religion, multiculturalism, nationalism, sex, hungary, brunch

travel : Montenegro goes on sale

Montenegro goes on sale

For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world

by dragana nikolic solomon and pedja popovic // 25/08/06

travel, consumers, environment, purchasing power, housing, liberalisation, world affairs

With estranged eyes

Midzyzdroje, Polish-German border, summer 2006

by andrzej lipinski // 21/08/06

travel, photography, identity, regions, history, miedzyzdroje, photo

FOCUS travel : Low-cost generation

Low-cost generation

Europe's twenty- and thirty-somethings are enjoying the era of low-cost consumerism, particularly in air travel, telecommunications and food; a spending revolution which is increasing their sense of European identity.

by ilaria lacommare @ // 09/01/06

travel, tourism, budget, internet, economy, youth, cities

travel : The ‘Golden Trumpet’ of Guca

The ‘Golden Trumpet’ of Guca

Three hours from Belgrade, an unusual festival that brings together the brass bands of an entire country is held: the Assembly of Trumpet Players of Guca.

by Simon Loubris @ // 04/07/05

travel, roma, balkans, festivals, music, culture

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By the people, for the (young) people!

Article by Rose Kelleher In a cobbled back street just off Rue Neuve is a tourist information office with a difference. All primary colours and smiling receptionists, this is USE-IT, the Brussels branch of a citizens tourist information office for young people. This is a non-commercial, no-nonsense venture with local ...

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Be'er Sheva the sand-coloured city

My 100th entry on Wonderland! היום היום הולדת, היום היום הולדת I went to Be'er Sheva, which is a city right in the Negev desert. It reminds of the fact that Israel was created this way - carved on a desert step by step. I realised two things. First, I ...

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NOTES FROM THE TRIPS TO AZERBAIJAN

To address my trips to Azerbaijan, I must begin with a small prologue. The summer had already begun in Paris, as I walked along; bathed in the brilliant sunshine of one of those rare days our capital occasionally offers us, suddenly I receive a phone call. - Hello Olivier! It is ...

Olivier Védrine by Olivier Védrine on collegeatlantiqueoural

Follow the German 'work and travel' slogan summer

Work and Travel in New Zealand (Image: ©ghewgill/ Flickr) par image author / source --> By Verena Schiefer and Stefan Fersterer. Translation from Aatish Pattni. The Germans use the term to emphasise an 'alternative kind of trip'. Getting to know the people and country whilst picking strawberries, lying on the beach, going ...

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Taught by Tököl: A history lesson in the patchy grass

After having been away from the Cafebabel world for a while, I’m obviously spoilt for choice with things to tell you about life in this fair city. I’ve decided, though, to keep it recent. In the wake of a new prime minister, a non-political bike protest, unusually high ...

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