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Marché ProvençalMarkets in Nice, France The market in the old town of Antibes is a provencial delight (excuse the pun). The stalls are stacked with goodies from the south of France; honey, olives, lavender, wine, preserves, mustard and brightly coloured spices. The proximity of the location to the Italian border also means there are a wide range of Italian cheeses alongside the seafood straight from the Mediterranean and meat from local farms. But above all else it is olive oil (and all the products that go with it) that pumps through the veins of this centuries-old market. The inside of the building is lined with bars and cafés where regulars ceremoniously sip the speciality aperitifs of the south such as Pastis and Anis. For the more daring, there is an absinthe bar in the basement of one of the olive oil shops, where the owners would be happy to let you try their assortments of the alcohol which has only recently been re-legalised in France. For a less recreational and more educational visit seek out the roman well in the basement of one of the honey shops, which would of course be a greater challenge if you decided to sample the absinthe first.
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MeribelSnowboarding in Meribel, France Meribel looks like you think a French ski resort will. It’s gorgeous. It’s has a pretty town, a huge off piste area to explore and hundreds of lifts, I’m not joking. There are also loads of groomed runs, two parks and two half pipes. Meribel covers three valleys so there’s a good selection of terrain and plenty of space for everyone so you never feel intimidated or squashed. I love Meribel because it’s perfect for freeriding and picking up new tricks. The standard is pretty good and there are a couple of really strong locals who you can watch and see where they like to board and then just tail them (discreetly). It’s also not too quiet but not too hedonistic, when I board I want to board and party, not party so hard that I can’t board, how old do I sound! The best time for skiing in France is between December and April.
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Mount BlackburnMountains in Mountain States, United States Less than 50 parties have climbed 4,996m Mount Blackburn in Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains, so it still retains it’s rugged untouched feeling. Glaciers encroach on Mount Blackburn on all of it’s faces and there is a sheering drop of four miles from the west face to the Kuskulana glacier. Mount Blackburn is high enough to feel like an achievement and the scene encompasses dramatic ice falls, ice fields and deep crevasses, but is still thought of as a moderate climb by Alaskan standards. The route requires a lot of challenging climbing, some over glaciers and along the northwest ridge of the mountain over looking the 75 mile long Nabesna Glacier. It starts from an airstrip on the glacier. For more info on climbing Mount Blackburn: www.steliasguides.com/alaska_mountain_...
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Ko Tarutao National Marine Park's BeachesBeaches in Thailand One of the most beautiful of Thailand's beach destinations, the national park offers an abundance of wildlife and marine life, including sperm whale, dolphins and turtles. The park covers 48 islands, three of which offer accommodation and are reasonably easy to get to - Ko Tarutao, Ko Adang and Ko Lipe.
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Surfing G-LandSurfing in Yogyakarta, Indonesia This left reef break has a couple of take off points. Surfers need a bigger board as the waves can get big and powerful - this wave is for advanced surfers only. The fast down the line wave is best at six to ten feet. (The best place to stay is Bobbies surf camp.)
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