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- 17 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Weirdest fruits you might (not) want to taste
When visiting a new and exotic place, one usually tried to sample the local produce. So called exotic fruits and vegetables are available in mainstream supermarkets, far away from their place of origin, but eating a fruit that has been picked only a few hours before is a lot more satisfying than the exported, plastic foil-wrapped fare you can get in your local store.Exotic fruit seem strange to us, even if in their homeland there is absolutely nothing unusual about them, and it might take a while until you scrounge up the courage to bite into a curiously shaped fruit that you’re not even sure i it’s edible. But remember: since the locals eat it, then you can eat it too. Here are the most unusual looking fruits which you should try. …
- 16 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 autumn festivals to attend
As opposed to summer festivals which mainly focus on creating a fun and exciting mood through music and dancing, autumn festivals tend to be more varied. There are the staple harvest festivals, which still retain the original idea of autumn festivals, celebrating the bounties of nature.That does not mean that an autumn festival is nothing more than stands of fruit and vegetables, quite on the contrary, because the concept of ‘harvest’ entails more than produce: there are beer festivals, wine festivals, food festivals, music and arts festivals and many others. So for October, clear your schedule and check out some of the amazing festivals on this list. …
- Edina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
The world’s most interesting train trips
Nowadays, train rides are merely a way to travel from one place to another, and gone are the days of glamorous trains like the Orient Express, where ladies in fur coats and wealthy gentlemen drank tea and ate caviar. But that doesn’t mean that train rides can’t be just as scenic as in the past.Even if you aren’t in the mood to spend two weeks on a train (no matter how luxurious it is), you can still take advantage of some picturesque train trips when journeying from one city to another. …
- 12 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Best waterparks to visit this summer
Summer is drawing to an end, but we’ve still got a few months of sun and hot weather to enjoy. So if you haven’t yet visited a waterpark this year, you should hurry up. Serious swimmers might scoff at the idea, but waterparks are not really about sports, but pure, unadulterated fun.And even if you can’t swim, you can find come watery game which will allow you to splash around without actually having to swim. In a nutshell, waterparks are like amusements parks: you can’t help but like them at least a bit, no matter your age. So here’s a list of the most spectacular waterparks that you could visit. …
- Edina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Five weird theme parks around the world
Unless you are aged 10, you probably won’t want to plan an entire trip around visiting one single theme park. Amusement parks are more amusing for kids rather than adults, but there is the odd park that can make even the most hardened grown-up smile a little.If you are bored of traditional merry-go-rounds, roller coasters and ghost trains, you should check out some of the more unusual theme parks around the world. They might not be enough to keep you entertained for weeks, but there will be enough novelty in them to fill a day at least. Here’s list of the most weird and unusual theme parks you can find. …
- 10 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Five enticing wine regions in Europe
The old world might have its faults, but producing bad wine is not one of them. With a geography as diverse as Europe, it’s no surprise that there are some amazingly beautiful wine regions there, and not only are they are sight for sore eyes, but they also produce some delicious wine.The best thing about wine tasting is that you don’t have to be a sommelier to enjoy it. So if you want a holiday that will delight your eyes and your taste buds at the same time, maybe you should consider planning a tour of some vineyards in these lovely European wine regions. …
- 08 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The most impresive stairways in the world
If you’ve ever complained having to climb to the top of a four story building when the elevator was broken, then you’re definitely not going to like what I’m about to write about next. Actually, I can think of few people who would like to climb these beauties every day. Here are any lazy person’s nightmare: the five longest, steepest, meanest stairways int the world.All jokes aside, these stairways are quite impressive in their own right, and most of the time they lead to something quite spectacular. We will disregard the longest stairway in the world (the employee only service stairs of the Niesenbahn funicular in Switzerland), but here are the next longest stairways that you can climb. …
- 05 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Weirdest McDonald’s locations in the world
Love it or hate it, fact is that McDonald’s can be found all over the world, and not only in places where you’d expect to find one, such as a big city. McDonald’s, in some people’s eyes, is THE American franchise, more widespread than even Coca-Cola. Sure, McDonald’s food is unhealthy and not exactly gourmet chow, but when you’re low on money and you have no local alternatives, it can be pretty much a lifesaver.It is interesting to see what locally-adapted menus in various parts of the world (and maybe it is even worth trying a Malaysian Double Beef Prosperity Burger), but what is even more interesting is to hunt down McDonald’s restaurants in the weirdest places you can imagine. …
- 03 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Five great summer music festivals in the US
One of the best things about summer is that there are tons of music festivals that you can attend. The US is famous for its festivals, for example the iconic Woodstock. Since the 60’s, music festivals have sprung like mushrooms all over the states, so it’s easy to find a festival with your favourite kind of music.We’ve compiled a list of the best summer music festivals in the US, and even if its the end of summer, you can already start planning where to go next year. …
- Edina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Five romantic places to get married
It is widely known that the day one gets married is one of the happiest and most romantic days of their lives. As such, it’s only fitting to celebrate it in a memorable place. Especially for someone who is used to traveling,wanting to get married in a faraway place probably goes without discussion.Although may celebrities are known for their weddings at Italian Castles or on exotic islands, regular people can also find unusual, amazing and much less pretentious places where they can have their dream wedding. So here are the most romantic places on earth where you can say ‘I do’ to your significant other. …
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