If you want to experience a local hammam try the Bab Doukkala hammam next to the mosque. It is 16th century and has a stunning wood carved ceiling in the changing area and a magnificent domed and arcaded warm room. Men mornings and late evening, women afternoon. Locals only too willing to help you if you dont know the ropes, and you can get a gommage (exfoliation which feels like you are being rubbed with sandpaper). Guys wear trunks and modesty is the order of the day. They say not so for women. A memorable surrounding and experience.

Get a petit taxi to the Bab Doukkala mosque, or walk

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Troja Want to truly appreciate Prague? Want NOT to be stuck in a tourist trap? Think Troja! this beautiful garden suburb, home to the world's most demanding embassies has many beautiful pensions waiting to provide you a base so that you can make the best of both holiday worlds in Prague: (1) with tram, bus and metro services to which you the 12 minutes journey to the center every 5 minutes (if you don't want to walk by the dreamy Vltava river, you can make the most of the urban legends in the bustling center, and (2) when you want to wake up in rustic repose and spend a day reflecting on the beautiful things in life, you will find yourself surrounded by rolling vineyards, botanical gardens, one of the world's largest parks, the Vltava river not to mention villas to challenge any by Gandon & Co. Check it out as your next Prague base - you really will find yourself in luxury for a fraction of the price of places in the centre: CZK800 per night being the usual (en suite) room rate; Enjoy!

www.villatroya.cz www.mapy.cz (type "Trojska 88" in the first search box you see on top). www.czechairlines.com/en/worldwide/ww_home.htm (enjoy flying high, paying low - with the BEST inflight service, food, drinks, etc - still FREE, the way things used to be - except at even EASIER cost than rivals! www.kogo.cz (with all the money you've saved, treat yourself to a shockingly fresh seafood meal atone of the world's most efficient restaurants - run by Yugoslavs, the race that taught Italians how to make pizza, pasta, etc! choose the one at Slovansky Dum for maximum experience

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Want to trylu appreciate Prague? want NOT to be stuck in a toursit trap? Think Troja! this beautiful graden suburb, hoem to the world's most demanding embassies has many beautiful pensions waiting to provide you a base so that you can make the best of both holiday worlds in Prague: (1) with tram, bus and metro services to which you the 12 minites journey to the center every 5 minutes (if you don't want to walk by the dreamy Vltava river, you can make the most of the urban legends in the bustling center, and (2) when you want to wake up in rustic repose and spend a day reflecting on the beautiful things in life, you will find yourself surrounded by rollign vineyards, botanical gardens, one of the world's largest parks, the Vltava river not to mention villas to challenge any by Gandon & Co. Check it out as your next Prague base - you really will find yourself in luxury for a fraction of the price of palces in the centre: CZK800 per night being th eususal (en suite) room rate; Njoy!

www.villatroya.cz www.mapy.cz (type "Trojska 88" in the first seacrh box you see on top).

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Alone in Rio on the weekend? Want to be occupied without doing much? Want to see Rio beach life?

Rent a bike in Ipanema and pedal all the way up to Gloria and back. Don't forget to take in Urca. It's flat, safe (95% bike paths) and very cool; you'll need about four hours if you take it easy (how else?); you'll see a great cross section of Rio people and the view on the way back is quite different from the view on the way there.

Lonely Planet suggests two or three places. It cost me less than 10 quid.

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In winter, the pond in Central Park is turned into an ice skating rink (skate hire is available). Even if you don't want to skate, the viewing platform above the rink is highly recommended - the skyline in the background is familiar from many films.

Central Park, Manhattan

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