We've seen many in Turkey and Pakistan, classic Ford tractors still going strong. This time we saw a classic Ford 4000 tractor in Morocco which saw quite a bit of action during it's 50 year operation. Have a look.
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Classic Ford 4000 Tractor in Morocco
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 17:27Deserted stylish house in Andalucia, Spain
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 22:23An unusual encounter with a deserted and classy house in Andalusia in Spain. No sign, no name, nothing. Deserted and in considerable decline but still standing. It’s located near the Tempul spring at the Guadalcacin reservoir near Arcos de la Frontera. Have a look.
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The Red Hill at Minas de Riotinto in Andalusia, Spain
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 13:10The landscape is totally surreal - mining activities at Minas de Riotinto created huge pits and odd shaped hills in the metal rich soil in Andalusia, Spain. The area can be visited though mining still continues at nearby Nerva by the Rio Tinto company.
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Almonaster La Real : gem in the Sierra de Aracena in Spain
Submitted by Nomad on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 15:39It usually takes just one look to notice a place has something special. Almonaster La Real in the Sierra de Aracena in Spain is such a place. The village has an old mosque on top of a rock overlooking the whole area. Almonaster La Real is a 1,5 hour drive away from Seville in Andalusia and is a good starting point to explore the area by foot over well marked trails.
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Beja Visitor Directory in the Alentejo province in Portugal
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 15:32Hotels and pension in and around Beja - Alentejo - Portugal
Beja has quite a few hotels and pensions - below are the ones with websites. Also around Beja there's accommodation for those appreciating the serenity of Beja's golden plain.
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Beja Airport History in the Alentejo province - Portugal
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 14:53History of Beja Airport - Portugal
Beja Airport has a history that starts back in the 1960's. It's known as Beja Airbase BA11 - a big project of the German Air Force in Portugal. The airbase is located in the middle of the Alentejo province just above the Algarve region. Here's an overview of Beja Airport history in turbulent cold war times.
The Cabril Reservoir near Pedrogao Grande in Coimbra Portugal
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 18:03Build during the rule of Oliveira Salazar, the Cabril Reservoir finished in 1954, forms a 55 Km long man-made lake. Located in the centre of Portugal on the IC8 highway it’s an easy get-away for those looking for a quiet place.
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Historic Baiona in Pontevedra, Galicia in Spain
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 14:55Baiona is a seaside town in the north of Spain close to Portugal. It’s history is impressive due to it’s strategic secluded bay. Although conquered by many, here’s a bit of striking history with one 1 very recent event.