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I dropped in on a friend's recommendation after having injured myself biking. Their sports therapist soon had me fixed up and on my way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19238 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19128
For Europeans who, like me, are less clear about the rules of baseball, don’t worry – there are drinks and hotdogs on offer to keep you entertained too!

The season runs April through September.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19128 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18398
The combatants initially strain against each other, neck to neck. Very occasionally one camel flees. A victory occurs when one camel forces the other to the ground. A well-dressed referee oversees the contests in the ring and officials occupy the one small stand while an announcer describes the detailed action. Can combine with a visit to Ephesus.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18398 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18322
For parents, the attraction is that Horizon look after their children 24/7 from once they are picked up at the special pick-up points around the country - parents don't have to worry at all.

Horizon camps include multi-activity holidays where children can throw themselves into a wide range of activities such as kayaking, climbing, dragon-boating, horse-riding, quad-biking, and many other activities.

Or, if they wish, they can concentrate on a specialist camp such as the multi-media programme, or horse-riding for the week. Many teenagers opt for the "surf camp", for example, because the coastline adjacent to Westport offers some of the best surfing in Europe.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18322 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17464 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17464 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17039
I asked the people who worked there if they knew of any activities that could be done by daytime, so they showed me a guide named Rio For Partiers. This was an easy to understand guide with lots of information on what to do in the city and the surrounding places. Me and my boyfriend did many of the ones listed, but the one we enjoyed the most was the Hoca Tour service, which takes you through dirt roads, open roads, sand dunes, rivers, waterfalls, oceans and many beautiful sights.

The driver, Horacio, is very friendly too, and he has a lot of information on that area. We both had a really good time and we hope to come back again.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17039 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16767
Rio is a great place for marlin fishing, not to mention other fish species you wont find back home.

You can count on safe, luxurious and very comfortable boats, acting in leisure, business corporation and educational areas, offering the following schedule; boat location for the Rio de Janeiro state; boat tour around the marvelous city; yachting clinic with base in Angra dos Reis and more.

It is an expensive sport, but much cheaper in Rio than in first world countries. The best thing is that you pay the boat rental, you can invite your friends, split the costs, and have a lot of fun!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16767 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16545
The guesthouse's situation gives you a good opportunity to drink in the magnificient scenery and, if this whets your appetite for getting up close and personal with nature, an adventure sports company based at Vasstun offers all sorts of outdoor thrills and spills.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16497
Two months ago, I had two friends who came here for diving and they were surprised with the beauty of the waters. They said it was incredible and amazing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16497 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16493 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16493 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16482
The best path is the 'Via Francigena', an historical itinerary leading to Rome from Canterbury.

The main attractions to see are:
- Florence
- Siena
- Val d’Elsa (presented in the books of Dante and Boccaccio)
- Certaldo
- San Gimignano (declared by UNESCO to be part of the 'World's Architectural Heritage')
- The Chianti region]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16453
Racing reaches its pinnacle at Longchamp where the focus is the richest prize in Europe, the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe. But Arc day is much more than a day at the races. The Paris fashionistas compete as fiercely as the horses. So what would you expect to pay to rub shoulders with racing's elite in the world's style capital? How about £5 and that includes your racecard!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16453 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16433
Worth it for the change in atmosphere (and lack of braying Brits on Henman Hill).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16399
Imagine such a place festooned in rugby memorabilia - permanently, and not just in Rugby World Cup year. Such a place exists. It's called Le Gros Minet (The Fat Kitten) and it's on Rue des Prouvaires (+33 1 42 33 02 62).

It's small, so book to avoid missing out on such treats as canard aux myrtilles. As any rugby fan would tell you, it's got to be worth a try!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16399