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The Flyer: Your weekly round-up from Guardian Travel Wednesday 11 Feb 2015 g
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Why Edinburgh should be stripped of its Unesco world heritage status Recent planning decisions are trashing the historic centre of the Scottish capital – and its Unesco world heritage status isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on  Port Fairy: why the world's best small town needs to remain a secret While the western Victorian town basks in plaudits, one former resident prefers the days when the town was a hidden gem  John Brunton on Omakase+Appreciate, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Leave it to the talented mixologists at this tiny speakeasy bar to whip up unforgettable cocktails  Instagram snapshots: Simas Castillo on Big Island, Hawaii Palm trees, sea turtles and cliff jumping ... Simas Castillo explores beautiful Big Island, Hawaii  Let’s go to … Hastings There’s more to Hastings than groynes and medieval history: a wave of new openings and its megabucks pier are giving the seaside town a revamp
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Why I'd rather take a non-paying couch-surfer than make money from Airbnb A veteran host explains why he would prefer couchsurfing guests to paying customers with ‘high expectations’  Airbnb to be legalised in London New rules announced this week mean Londoners will soon be able to rent their homes on sites such as Airbnb without risk of fines  Buenos Aires: send us your travel tips The capital of Argentina is one of South America’s most fun and inspiring cities. Tell us about your Buenos Aires highlight and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Top 10 pensiones and guesthouses on a budget in Tuscany Forget the overpriced stereotype - we show you where to stay in comfort in Tuscany without burning a hole in your wallet  Surfing in India: catching waves from coast to coast As India's only professional female surfer, Ishita Malaviya, opens her first surf camp, she tells us why she'd like to see more locals – especially women – take up the sport and reveals her favourite places to surf around the country  A literary tour of Manchester From Marx and Engels to John Cooper Clarke, Manchester has a radical literary history. Ahead of the city’s literature festival, David Atkinson discovers its bookish haunts on a walking tour  Top 10 beach and coastal campsites in France Kick off your shoes at these campsites along the coast of France, staying in a tent on the dunes, a posh tipi or a cool cabin right on the beach  Top 10 budget hotels and B&Bs in Mexico City Mexico City’s hotels are as characterful as the place itself. From boutique B&Bs to palaces with old-school charm, there’s much to explore – without busting your budget
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Venice’s carnival of delights - video Fantasy creatures come to life in one of the world's oldest festivals: the Venice Carnival
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