“Cocaine Unwrapped” is a documentary that addresses the issue of drugs from a different perspective, by presenting an in depth look at one of society’s apparently unassailable and never ending problems. _ Javier Duque The film is captivating because the film makers decided to discuss the problem, not from a […]
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The route of waste: a tour of shame in Valencia
It is a unique initiative in citizen journalism and alternative tourism, which in an entertaining and concrete way, introduces its participants to the other face of Valencia, the dark side. _ Miriam Valero Among its promoters, the majority belonging to the now extinct local , intercultural newspaper Xarxa Urbana (Urban […]
The Latino David and his Goliath
The Seven Sisters Market, known as Pueblito Paisa continues its struggle to keep this meeting point for the Latin American community alive in London. _ Miriam Valero Upon exiting the Seven Sisters tube station, finding the Pueblito Paisa is complicated. However, if the visitor pays attention, s/he will see a […]
Portobello Market, no explanation necessary
Known by many people thanks to the film “Notting Hill”, with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, this market- probably, the most famous in the whole of London- has more than enough reasons to stand out by itself. Text: Javier Duque Photos: Peter Barbe Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, […]
Brixton: with its own colour
This neighbourhood in the south of the capital with a population, according to the British Council, of some 64,000 people, of which 24% are African or Caribbean, has undergone changes that have transformed it into a fashionable area. _____________________________ Javier Duque _____________________________ “They say that it’s a dangerous […]