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Amsterdam, Netherlands
On my maiden visit to Amsterdam a couple of years ago I more or less floated through town.
It was by bike and by beer that some friends and I experienced this wild Dutch city, approximately one-third of the way into probably the stupidest macho nightmare any of …
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Hamburg, Germany
Ask anyone familiar with Germany what first comes to mind when they contemplate the attractions of the old port city of Hamburg and the Reeperbahm will inevitably receive top mention. Once the area of the city where cords were made into rope (or Reeps) for use on ships, …
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June 1, 1997
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Johannesburg, South Africa
I’ve thrown darts in some strange places. Some really strange places. The rainforests of Congo. The back allys of Bombay. But no venue — not anywhere in the world — rates as more bizarre than where I have just finished playing. Tonight I stood at the line …
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June 1, 1997
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Harare, Zimbabwe
Wedged firmly between the meandering, lazy Limpopo River and the turbulent, often frightening, Zambezi River — amidst massive granite outcrops, giant baobab trees and some of the most spectacular game-rich wilderness on the planet — lies the southern central African nation of Zimbabwe. Based from the capital city …
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June 1, 1997
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Brussels, Belgium
If it’s the world’s most tasty waffles you’re looking for then I highly recommend a stop in Belgium’s capitol city. But if it’s competition at the oche you’re after my advice is to cross this stop off your list. My hours of wandering in the wind and the …
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January 5, 1997
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Paris, France
If you’re at all like me the reason you took French in high school was because the teacher was a hot little number with a sexy voice named Miss Powell. Watching Miss Powell scribble cute little verbs on the black board was pretty special to me and my …
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Amarillo, Texas
Down here in the “Real Texas”, Amarillo to be precise, (where the phrase “nice bull” doesn’t generally refer to a little red circle on a dart board), darter Ray Fournier of the West Texas Darts Association (WTDA) weaved a tale last night that simply has to rate at …
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Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong that guide books describe is a vibrant mix of East and West, old and new, where the “abacus is almost as prevalent as the pocket calculator” and “high-tech architecture soars above ancient temples.” At dawn, according to the guide books, elderly Chinese practice …
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January 1, 1997
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Washington D.C.
Two things are guaranteed if you ever hail a cab in Washington, D.C. The first (as anyone who has visited this city will quickly confirm) is that your driver will be a genius.
His name will be Abdul. He will have a degree in physics from the University …
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Columbus, Ohio
A large brass plaque marks the spot where, on April 6, 1975 (or thereabouts), six guys named Albrecht, Castle, Moorehead, Pribble, Steinbec and Dupler downed a few beers and founded the Central Ohio Darters (COD).
Established in 1933, this little hole-in-the-wall of a pub is now calle Dave’s …
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