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Radio 3,26 Apr 2013,15 mins

SeriesUnknown Cities

Holguin

The Essay

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It's over the mountains, it has no major roads, it's too dangerous, or tourists don't get it at all. Five writers with a desire for travel or living elsewhere, recall a city that once captured their hearts and minds for reasons of secrecy or isolation, or simply being off limits. Simon Calder recalls the small-scale delights of Holguin in Cuba. It' so different to the capital city, but worth the detour - if you can get there! Producer Duncan Minshull First broadcast in April 2013.

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