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Krakow Communism Tour: Rollin’ Back The Years

Goodbye Lenin? Not quite, Krakow’s Communist district of Nowa Huta lives on, and whilst the area has few local fans, it has proved a bit hit with tourists. Stuart Wadsworth investigates.
Krakow: a city of dreaming spires, ancient castles, dragons, myths, cobbled streets, cosy bars and coffee shops; an intellectual hub, a university town for seven [...]

London Ghost Walk: Grabbed by the Ghoulies!

With its gloomy streets and bloody history, London provides a perfect setting for encounters with the restless souls of wronged citizens and wicked queens… Robert Szmigielski packs his ectoplasm and braves the capital’s pavements. (Photos by Erik Erxon)
“How do you murder the King of England and get away scot-free?” Boomed a deep voice from above [...]

Meets, Shoots and Leaves

Looking for someone special to snuggle up with this winter? Single man Michael Bailey hopes to snap up a partner in London when he takes part in a creative new dating experience.
“What’s your favourite tube line?” she replied. Not quite the answer I was expecting but that, one girl I asked assured me, was the [...]