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Olympic Stadium
Montreal, Canada
A white elephant is burdensome possession which cannot be disposed of, and whose upkeep far outweighs its usefulness. Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is a perfect example of a white elephant. Construction began in 1973, and was not completed until 1987. It was barely opened in time for the Olympics, but the tower and retractable roof (which has never actually retracted) remained unfin...
Castell de Montjua
Barcelona, Spain
A fortress built in the 17th century with additions in the 18th, which was used as a prison where several political prisoners were executed. It is now used as a Communication Tower for the Anella Olafampica. ...
What to do with children in town
Madrid, Spain
Aquopolis - If you and your children enjoy having some water related fun, then Madrid's two water theme parks are the place to go. Here you will find all the different rides that make water parks so much fun. One of the parks is located in San Fernando de Henares, 15 km (10 miles) from Madrid. The other is in Villanueva de la Canada, a 35 km drive (20 miles) from Madrid. Avenida de la...
Calles Florida
Buenos Aires, Argentina
is a must-visit. It is located downtown and is one of the famous pedestrian streets in the city. There are many shops to suit all budgets and this is a good place to practice your Spanish as people are used to tourists. The downside of this though, is that there are plenty of porteños trying to scam you, so be on the lookout for prices that seem exorbitant and “authentic” Argentinian produce. Cal...