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Argentina: my warden, my friend

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A former prisoner of Ushuaia Prison, in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, returns as a tourist under the invitation of his former jail warden. The prisoner, a British reporter, was charged with spying at the start of the Falklands War in Apr 1982, and was jailed for 77 days.

Author: Winchester, Simon
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1997
Personal narratives, Correctional institutions, Ex-prisoners of war, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia, Argentina

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Kyoto

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Viewing of traditional tea ceremonies and other customs is widely available in Kyoto, Japan. Intricately-landscaped gardens share space with high technology and modern conveniences. Cultural aspects range from Shinto temples to Buddhist, Zen and Christian churches.

Author: Winchester, Simon
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1992
Kyoto, Japan

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Land of the lotus eaters

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The Banyan Tree Phuket resort in Thailand offers spa treatments for tired individuals. It also has amenities for swimming, amusements and relaxation.

Author: Winchester, Simon
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1996
Services, Hotels and motels, Health resorts, Phuket, Thailand

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