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April 10th 2012
Published: April 11th 2012
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Only a short trip - five days, but enough time for a little look around. However, I've only been home a day and already I know that I'll be back at some point...this city is staying with me. I based myself in Hamra, which turned out to be a good place for me - dusty, busy and slightly chaotic, with utterly mad traffic - to cross the road, don't wait for a gap - you'll never get a... Read Full Entry



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The American University The American University
The American University

A huge campus next to the sea
Hope this mansion never gets pulled downHope this mansion never gets pulled down
Hope this mansion never gets pulled down

Beautiful old mansion - I hung around for an hour or two, then went back next day. Evocative, difficult to put away...
Re-building...but Re-building...but
Re-building...but

the building behind is shot up. Just wonder what gorgeous building had been in the foreground...
War-damaged MansionWar-damaged Mansion
War-damaged Mansion

So many of these beautiful, evocative old houses all over the city - but hundreds have already been razed...



16th April 2012
February 30 bar - great cocktails!

Best Place in Town
February 30 took the bar scene to the other level with the best concept bar in town! A must see place is all i can say.
16th April 2012
February 30 bar - great cocktails!

Hi - yes, it is a really surprising place with friendly staff (and even better drinks!) I certainly intend to go back!

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