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Valparaíso street art: the story behind Chile’s cultural capital

Posted on November 21, 2018November 23, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Part of a mural by Valparaíso artist Inti, which is painted across three buildings
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Is this the best place in the world for street art? Welcome to Valparaíso, the cultural capital of Chile.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Chile, Cities, History, Valparaiso 6 Comments
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COPE Visitor Centre, Vientiane: legacy of war in Laos

Posted on May 1, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
COPE Visitor Centre, Vientiane, Laos
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The COPE Visitor Centre in Vientiane tells the story of the USA’s secret bombing campaign in Laos and its lasting consequences.

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Nazis in Bariloche: the story of an idyllic haven for fugitives in Argentina

Posted on October 15, 2017November 15, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Bariloche Argentina
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The picturesque mountain city of Bariloche harbours a dark past as an escape for runaway Nazis.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Argentina, Bariloche, History, Patagonia, South America 4 Comments
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The Potosí mines of Cerro Rico: inside the ‘mountain that eats men’

Posted on August 1, 2017January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The view of Cerro Rico from the streets of Potosí
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Travellers to Potosí, Bolivia, can tour the infamous mines of Cerro Rico and learn about the lifestyle of the mining community.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, History, South America 1 Comment

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