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Walk about, listen to bands from competing tribes, ride a camel called Mustapha, attend a busy market and eat fresh fish, such as red snapper, sea bass, bream, grouper, red mullet, tuna and prawns. The sweet baklava is to die for.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18830 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18483
The festival is an opportunity to get a first glance at the new season's productions. It uses the theatre in an attempt to make us aware of a problem that concerns us all from an unknown and extraordinary angle.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18483 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18465
If you haven't done so already, get out there and buy an event ticket or three - you won't be disappointed!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18465 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18358
The Thoroughfare is a pedestrian street of friendly and helpful independent retailers of clothing, hardware, stationery, health foods, gourmet foods, toys and most other essential services like banks, chemist, opticians and so on.

It also has several cafes and two art galleries at either end without the heaving crowds and parking hassles of Southwold (which is a great town too). If you're going to Latitude in the summer, drop in for supplies.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18358 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18242 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18242 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16492
Here, anyone can taste the different kinds of seafood: from oysters, mussels and cockles to prawns, crabs and barnacles. It is amazing how many different dishes there are for a good price. Moreover, there are also folk performances.

This year, there were more people than ever. The village was full of people from all parts of Spain, and even from outside. It was very difficult to book a hotel for those people who did it in the last days before the event because the occupancy rate was at the highest level.

Two of the main important characteristics that make this festival different are the fact that the seafood from this area is among the in the world; and the second fact is that it is awesome to have lunch in front of the estuary Ría de Arousa. It is a perfect location for this festival: you can enjoy this wonderful landscape while you taste the best seafood.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16492 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16385
If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris on the 13th July, find the local Sapeurs Pompiers station from about 22:00 hours.

Pay a voluntary entrance fee (that goes to charity) and enjoy. You’ll realise why they get such a huge cheer at the end of the Bastille Day parade.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16385 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16371
Be sure to have some money to tip the clowns and buy food from the host of stalls. If you're Dzonged-out having reached this far into Bhutan, the simplicity is refreshing, and the singing and dancing involves the young monks and just about everyone.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16371 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16355
In the fields you can see people with their beautiful vardos engaged in old crafts - horse shoeing, embroidery, wooden peg making and have your fortune told. In the evening watch the horse and buddy races and throughout the day you can watch the washing of the horses followed by the horse parade. Go to church and witness a travellers wedding or baptism.

Great to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with a community long forgotten by mainstream society.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16355 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16290 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16290 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16259
Whether your interests lie in classical and jazz to hip hop and electronica, there is something for everyone. The city turns into a festive street party, it's loads of fun!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16259 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16054
In addition, there are quite a few competitions where our farmers and country folk can show off the best bull, pig, horse or who can cook the best sponge or grow the best pumpkin.

Sheepdog and poultry competitions are favourites. City kids also have a chance to see new lambs or piglets or chooks. There are enough circus rides, face painting areas and handicraft stalls to keep everyone happy.

Adults have flamenco, hip hop, capoeira performers, belly dancers and others to keep them entertained.

And of course, there are fireworks at night. Everyone should go and don't forget to grab a ShowBag.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16054 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16049
An earlier fantastic memory was walking along the day before and suddenly seeing St Giyorgis sunk into the rock.

A less pleasant memory was fleas in the carpets of the churches! Do take something for the fleas as they can migrate to the bedding.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16049 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15977
Stock up with gourmet delicacies at Les Halles Market for picnics along the way. Indulge in calisson pastries made with almonds and candied melons and a chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur delicacy called Papalines.

Get the free Avignon Pass Card offering tourist attraction reductions, available at the Tourist Office. Enjoy opera at the exquisite 15th-Century Eglise St Pierre followed by dinner at 'Christian Etienne' for the very finest of French cuisine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15977 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15303
It is the most beautiful park I have ever been in, boasting a unique cricket ground in a natural bowl, and the most gorgeous concert venue - the Bowl of Broolands - which, this December, hosts Elton John and has in the past seen gigs by REM and the Pretenders to name but two.

The stage rests at the bottom of a natural bowl and has a large pond in front of it. The park also hosts Womad anually and puts on a free month-long festival, The Festival of Lights from December into January, with local and national bands. A large lake adds to the ambience of New Plymouth's jewel.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15303 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14328 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14328 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14157 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14157