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- 06 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Weird and funny festivals around the world
La Tomatina festival
Visiting a place during a festival is like seeing a completely new face of the town and city you’re visiting. Sometimes it can completely transform a sleepy little town into a bustle of music and colour, and in the case of lively anthills (like Rio, or New Orleans), it makes them even more gaudy and energetic.
But what about festivals that are plain strange, festivals that celebrate things that you’ve never even imagined that anyone would like to celebrate? For example, radishes, or cheese rolling. While not exactly the most glamorous way to spend a day or two of your holiday, these festivals will surely bring a smile on your face (or at least make you giggle). Here are some of the weirdest and funniest festivals on the planet. …
- 05 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Famous streets in the world
Some cities are more famous than others because they’re bigger, livelier, more modern etc, and the same goes for streets too. There are a few streets in the world that have actually become better known than the cities they belong to. These streets are so much more than convenient strips of concrete that take you from one place to another, they are genuine tourist attractions on their own.Sure, sometimes the shops that you find on these streets are more interesting than a few cobblestones, but if historical value is important to you, you’ll definitely want to walk down a few of these lanes and avenues.
… - Edina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 traditional pubs in Ireland
Undeniably, Ireland is one of the most fascinating vacation spots in Europe. When it comes to natural wonders, there’s nothing more attractive than the melancholy green hills, the windswept shores of the Atlantic and the sleepy little towns. But after visiting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren or Blarney Castle, or walking along the lakes of Connemara, all you will want to do is sit down in front of a hearty Irish stew and a pint of draught.When it comes to Ireland, pubs are just as iconic as any of the mainstream or unusual tourist attractions in any guidebook. Even the smallest town in the Irish countryside will have its pub, and if you want a genuine taste of Irish life that’s where you will find it. Simply put, the pub is the heat (or hearts) of any town, where you can meet people, eat local specialties and more often than not, listen live to traditional music. Here are five of the most famous pubs in Ireland. …
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