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May 4th 2009
The Beaches of Brazil From Rio we caught the bus to Paraty, and what a stunning coastline. Small little harbours with golden sandy beaches fringed by palm trees and little beachfront bars (overlooking the Nuclear power station and the oil pipeline). We stayed in a great little B&B, which was completely empty except for us, that meant long leisurely breakfasts and afternoons by the poo ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more