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Rotterdam Santa Claus

by James Clark on October 6, 2009

in Travel Blog

The Netherlands is famous for being a liberal country, but this public art in Rotterdam could be the most offensive in Europe.

Santa Claus - Rotterdam

Santa Claus - Rotterdam

The statue is of a giant Santa Claus holding a butt plug. It was created by the American installation-artist Paul McCarthy and it represents a symbol of modern consumerism.

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Walking with your food

by James Clark on June 10, 2009

in Travel Blog

Tuk Tuk is a tourist service town with a rural flavour. A short stroll away and you will be walking past rice paddies and water buffalo, and chickens can be seen everywhere.

Chicken crossing

Chicken crossing

The Lake Toba region is home to the Batak people, who make up one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia. This means that pork is available on the menu here.

Pig and chickens

Pig and chickens

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Balinese Beach Offerings

by James Clark on April 26, 2009

in Travel Blog

Hindu Offerings at Kuta Beach - Bali

Hindu Offerings at Kuta Beach - Bali

Hindu offering baskets (canang sari) on Kuta beach, Bali. These baskets are a common site on the footpaths here.

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