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Another great West End hotel worth paying a trip to is St Martins Lane. This one was famously designed by Philipp Starck and it has a really brilliant restaurant – Asia de Cuba. Its bar, Light Bar, is where all the beautiful people hang out and the basement houses an exclusive private members club (Bungalow 8).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19519 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19519 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19500
At Dubai Airport, it’s a real hike from arrivals to baggage reclaim, so if you can it’s best to take a wheeled case that is small enough to be taken on as hand luggage.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19500 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19495
Apart from pleasure for it’s own sake, a familiarity with Bastakia can be a useful conversation starter. Not only does it demonstrate interest in Dubai’s heritage, but a fair number of the city’s movers and shakers over the age of 40 will have grown up in Bastakia. On more than one occasion, the recollection of those days has opened up these essentially private people.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19461 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19461 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19134
A really interesting place to visit with its architecture and elaborate detail – and fascinating to try and work out just how they managed to make it look so genuinely 16th century.

The beautifully landscaped gardens compliment the style and offer a nice respite from the bustling city of Miami around.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19134 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19116
Among the highlights: his oversized, primitive recording device which he dragged all over historic Hungary, having local residents sing their songs into it, and his furniture, most of which is handmade from various parts of Transylvania. The ladies who staff the museum can give you a tour in English and are very nice and accommodating.

While you are there, make sure you walk through the Napraforgo ut. housing estate, built in 1931 to house refugees from areas cut off from Hungary by the Treaty of Trianon. Architecture fans will delight in the display of creativity there, from Bauhaus to Arts and Crafts. Unfortunately, rich Buda residents are now buying all of them out and restoring them according to their own tastes, so the results of that could harm the ensemble, but you should go there anyway.

This is a great doubleheader excursion well off the well-trodden tourist paths.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19116 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19069
Testaccio district is situated at a comfortable distance from the archaeological area; enjoy the charming Colosseo by night and admire the nearby church of San Pietro in Vincoli with the Statue of Moses sculpted by Michelangelo Buonarroti. Find out what Rome is capable of offering beyond history and culture.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19069 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18765
There are many small villages and historic cities that are a reflection of the prosperous mining boom of the early 18th century. This vast economic wealth transformed the region and resulted in the Brazilian Golden Age, a movement purely distinct of the Minas Gerias state.

When you walk down the cobble-stoned streets lined with ornate cathedrals painted in pure gold, imposing colonial mansions, and intricate fountains you’ll be transported back to one of the most prosperous times in Brazilian history.

The mountains, prehistoric caves, rivers and national parks of the area are also great places to experience the natural beauty of this historic region.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18765 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18750 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18750 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18714 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18714 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18594 It was built in 1922 to honour the bravery of Romanian soldiers who fought in World War I. In 1936 it was finished in granite. It’s 85 feet high and there is an interior staircase allowing you to climb upstairs and enjoy a phenomenal view of the city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18594 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18569 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18569 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18543
There must be something in the air we breathe as well because Cardiff and Wales are winning everything!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18543 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18482
A university was founded in medieval times, which made the former Polish capital a leading intellectual centre. There is a long list of buildings from throughout the centuries to explore. Don’t forget about the influence of Jewish life and culture. To get an idea of the amount of things to explore and the variety, start with a hike along the royal route.

But what makes Krakow so special? Its living and lively urbanity. Some grand old cities appear like a museum with inhabitants as living accessories, but not Krakow.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18386 It has a wealth of information for people who really love Budapest and want to know the city better.
Check out the recent story on the Trabants - really interesting!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18386