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#BGTW Member Nicky Gardner is researching the history of car rallies in the Soviet Union and looking too at early long distance drives by women travellers across Russia. She is writing a piece for a US magazine that picks up on this theme but realises now what a treasure trove of travel history is tucked away within this theme. Another assignment or two on the topic would be very welcome. Contact Nicky at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +49 30 755 16128.

Andrew Bostock

Andrew Bostock was born in Kenya in 1972, but grew up in South London. An English degree at Oxford did nothing to prepare him for the real world, and he has...
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Langdale Pike by Bill Birkett

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"Geography 'makes' Seattle in the same way that skyscrapers make New York and canals make Venice."

From "Soaked in Seattle: a survivor's guide" , Ferne Arfin, The Sunday Telegraph, 31 March 2008

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