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ALL THE WRONG PLACES: The Scissor Dancers of Peru January 16, 2012

In Andamarca Peru, there's a pre-Columbian dancing tradition that is as gruesome as it is old: Scissor Dancing. These dancers are spiritual artists, musicians and Andean highland heroes who make Bear Grylls look like a freshman sorority pledge with her first beer cup. Scissor dancing is a tradition that these men fiercely preserve. Ready to see see a man twirl a violin from a hole in his tongue? You’re in for a rare adventure treat with ALL THE WRONG PLACES: DANCES WITH SCISSORS PERU. more

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Gingerbread MINI – Our Top Bakers Announced! January 04, 2012

Though not equipped with the traditional mod cons, you guys have really embraced the Gingerbread MINI as the latest member of the MINI family. Take a look at the top three entries, and our runners up. more

Category: Art & Design, Competitions

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Sweeten up your Season with a Gingerbread MINI! December 16, 2011

We’ve always said that MINI makes Creative use of Space, and here’s further proof. The MINI Space Team is no stranger to a good looking set of wheels, but here’s one MINI that looks literally good enough to eat. Get the scoop on how to make your own Gingerbread MINI, and maybe win a holiday prize for the effort. more

Category: Art & Design, Competitions

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ALL THE WRONG PLACES: The Taxi Hit Squads of South Africa December 05, 2011

If you're shaking your booty in South Africa, specifically Johannesburg, you're most likely listening to house music. Kwaito is SA's street-styled, unique local flavor of music - replete with heavy house beats, African rhythms and local dialect. Who are the musical make-it or breakers? The thousands of township taxi "hit squads." Our mission took us where foreigners fear to tread, to get to the roots of this incredible local music scene. Treat your ears to a real adventure in ALL THE WRONG PLACES: TAXI HIT SQUAD. more

Category: Urban Culture, MINI, Competitions

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Optical Illusions in Real Life! Design Competition - Winners Announced! November 30, 2011

Optical Illusions! Design Competition - The Winners

Find out who tricked their way onto the winners’ podium of our Optical Illusions In Real Life! Design Competition, and check out our dizzying gallery of runners up. more

Category: Art & Design, People, Competitions

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Wanted: Heat-Seeking Co-Pilot for Our Final Epic Adventure November 28, 2011

You're not a true explorer until you've sweated buckets in the tropics. So for our final epic adventure — MINI and VICE and the brand new MINI Roadster are going completely troppo in Jamaica. Are you the heat-seeking Co-Pilot ready to venture to ALL THE WRONG PLACES in steamy Jamaica? Jah mon, apply now. more

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FOUND: The Bizarre Transformer Trucks of Japan November 17, 2011

Visiting Tokyo is like falling through the most amazing rabbit hole. Vampires, maids, goths and more roam the streets in costumes more lavish than a Hollywood blockbuster. But MINI and VICE had an even more electrifying Mission to investigate the most bizarre Japanese subculture of them all. Was it ALL THE WRONG PLACES: JAPAN? Damn right it was! more

Category: MINI, Video, Competitions

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The Classic Mini Christmas Calendar: A Very Sweet Giveaway November 07, 2011

The Classic Mini Christmas Calendar is a great way to savor the holidays. Read on to see if you could bring one home this year courtesy of the MINI Clubs International Office. more

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Viking Co-Pilot Wanted for the Coolest Adventure So Far November 04, 2011

Deep down, we all want to be Vikings — and this is your chance to live the dream. MINI and VICE are plowing into our next unlikely Mission, to ALL THE WRONG PLACES in Sweden, birthplace of the most intrepid adventurers. Ready to ride with us to ALL THE WRONG PLACES? Read on to see how you can seize the spare seat. more

Category: MINI, Competitions

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MINI Masquerade Halloween Contest Winners November 02, 2011

The eve of ghouls and goblins has passed, but your creative spirits still haunt us after one heck of a MINI Halloween. Take a look at our 5 winners and the close runners-up. more

Category: Art & Design, MINI, Competitions

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Ghosts, Witches… Automobiles: MINI Masquerade Halloween Contest! October 28, 2011

Tricking out your MINI this Halloween? Carving your pumpkin into the car of your dreams…or your driveway? We want to see how you’re making this a MINI Halloween. Send us your pics! We’ve got some treats of our own to give away to the best-dressed. more

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ALL THE WRONG PLACES: South Africa Co-Pilot Announced! Wanted: Legend Chaser in Peru October 12, 2011

Sometimes in life, you’re offered a chance at greatness. This is that time. MINI and VICE are chasing down some wild and crazy Peruvian legends, and we have a spare seat in our MINI Coupé. This is your time to shine — co-pilot us to ALL THE WRONG PLACES in Peru. more

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