Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Sharm el Sheikh and how Egyptian security came under fire
THE last time that I researched the cost of an all-inclusive holiday on the Red Sea Riviera, it came to around £400 per head. The price included flights, transfers, 7 nights in a 4-5* hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner and all you can drink, plus almost certainly a belly dancing display. The 5 * hotels at […]
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Should Government revise safety advice on Hurghada and other Red Sea resorts?
UNTIL last year, Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera was by and large considered a safe place to travel. At least that was the general tone of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office guidelines. Advising against all travel to North Sinai and all but essential travel to the south of the peninsula, the FCO has maintained a level […]
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London’s cultural quarter rivals Venice for visitors
With more than 17 million visitors a year Albertopolis is set for major changes
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Homes that come with old residents (and bumps in the night)
Conversions of old lunatic buildings may have problems but it does not deter buyers
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Turkish property delights Gulf spenders
Huge capital returns are fuelling a boom in Istanbul
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Is Jürgen Klopp the perfect catch for Liverpool?
Saul Lipetz welcomes the German task-master to England.
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Who listens to music from the 70s?
Damn the 70s sounded good. Time to pay your dues.
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The questions that Jeff Koons didn’t answer
World’s richest artist talks about Art and Democracy at Greek forum
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The (im)persistence of memory
Saul Lipetz asks: was Abou Diaby really that good?
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The best national parks in California
Part two of our US national park series.
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