Apr 18
Baseball’s worldwide appeal
From ‘ballpark figures’ to ‘off the wall’, the BBC’s Kevin Connolly feels right at home with the vocabulary of the baseball game.
Archive for April, 2008
Apr 18
Fighting for free speech in Turkey
Sarah Rainsford discovers that despite limits on free speech in Turkey, some people are still willing to publish controversial work.
Apr 18
Mugabe’s stranglehold on Zimbabwe
Richard Downes reflects on his recent visit to Zimbabwe, where many people inside the country are desperate for change.
Apr 18
Unspoiled Adriatic: Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
An hour’s drive south of Dubrovnik, I cross into the tiny and new country of Montenegro. Driving along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, the humble town of Perast catches my attention.
Apr 18
Honolulu mixes sophistication with splendor
With nearly a million residents, Honolulu has still managed to keep the delicate balance between the city and its natural environment, offering visitors the best of both worlds.
Apr 18
Barcelona: Leading a stateless nation
Barcelona is Spain’s second city and the capital of the proud and distinct region of Catalonia. With Francisco Franco’s fascism now long gone, Catalonia’s creative and independent spirit is on a roll. Many visitors find this to be Spain’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant corner.