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The Trancoso Mini Guide
Strange, beautiful, rustic…are all words that have been used to describe Trancoso, a tiny seaside town on Brazil’s Discovery Coast. Founded by Jesuits in the 16th century, it embraced hippiedom in the 70s and until recently this historic village was as primitive as it gets. The pace of life is slow, revolving between the stunning beach and Quadrado, which is the grassy square at the heart of the village and it’s become a retreat for wealthy Paulistas (and the likes of Naomi Campbell and Gisele) who revel in the simplicity of the place. Read more
The Jerusalem Mini Guide
Jerusalem is the ultimate city of contrasts. As the spiritual centre for at least three of the world’s major religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, one can feel as if one has visited as many different cities in one day. From the historic intensity of the old town to the rich cosmopolitan buzz of its surrounding districts, Jerusalem may not have the progressive edge of Tel Aviv but there is much to seduce the visitor in this remarkable city. Read more
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