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- 03 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Most terrifying roads and highways in the world
If you own a car, then you already possess the essential ingredient to one of the most fun ways to travel: the roadtrip. For some people, driving if a form of relaxation, but there are a few roads on earth that would thrill even the most level-headed and experienced driver.
There are many scenic highways in the world that take you to places of unimaginable beauty, but on the down-side, the best highways end up being either dangerous or plain scary. If you want to know which highways to avoid on your trip, or on the contrary, to launch on a road tripping adventure on one of the most terrifying highways in the world, this list will give you some tips. …
- Edina in Fun and Travel | 3 COMMENTS
Most fascinating ghost towns in the Wild West
I’m Sure that all of us has had a phase in our childhoods when we where head over heals in love with western movies, cowboys and duels between the good guys and the bad guys. Western movies don’t seem to be as popular nowadays as during the first half f the 20th century.
Italian spaghetti westerns were in vogue in the 60’s and 70’s, but now there seem to be a painful lack of new, fresh westerns. But if you miss the feel of a good western replete with saloons, sheriffs and bank-robbers, here’s what you can do: visit a real life ghost town. With a little bit of imagination, you will feel transported back to the 19th century. …
- 02 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Craziest beach parties in the world
Summer is the time for going to the beach, but it is also the perfect time for partying. If you are short on time, why not combine the two? You can go on holiday to an exotic location, visit its attractions, sample the cuisine, tick some more things off the list of things you want to do before you die, and go wild at a beach party.
Beaches during daytime can be tremendous fun: you can swim, suntan and read a book while at it, play some beach volley ball…but it is at night that beaches really come alive. Here are some of the craziest beach party locations in the world. …
- 01 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
Top scariest and harmless animals and their habitats
Whenever you visit a part of the world where you haven’t been before, you have to get used to a new culture and a different language and people, but that’s not all. There’s also the wildlife, which depending on your location, can be more or less interesting or bothersome.
If you’re touring cities, or you spend most of your time on the beach, the most you have to fear are some mosquitoes, but if you are trekking or hiking (and these activities usually offer ample opportunity to get acquainted with the local critters), meeting a “resident” is not always the best thing that can happen to you. But some animals that you might encounter on your travels might look weird or dangerous, but actually they couldn’t be more peaceful. So here’s a list of the the scariest harmless animals in the world. …
- 30 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 weird musems in the world
It is a truth universally acknowledged that tourists must visit museums. Sure, museums are not the only reason for visiting a new destination, but nobody can deny that it’s pretty high on people’s the to-do-lists when they visit someplace new. It’s unimaginable that on your first visit to Paris you don’t visit the Louvre, or that you pass by the British Museum without sparing it a glance when you got to London for the first time.
Serious museums like this are a must on any self-respecting traveler’s resume. But how about the other, less traditional but just as serious museums dedicated not to art or archeology, but other things, say, parasites? We mentioned the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo in a previous post, but if you think parasites are a weird thing to put into a museum, read on and let us surprise you. …
- 29 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Chocolate factories you have to see before you die
No matter your age, chocolate is one of those treats that you can’t (and don’t want to!) grow out of. If you’ve seen or read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I’m sure your mouth watered non-stop, thinking about all the chocolate that you can find in a chocolate factory.
And while not all chocolate factories are as unusual and magical as Willy Wonka’s, visiting a chocolate factory is a dream come true for many of us chocolate-addicts. Here are some real life chocolate factories that you can actually visit. …
- 28 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The most bizarre dishes in China you may dare to try
The culture, architecture and natural wonders of China are reason enough to visit this country hundreds of times, but lets not forget another very important attraction of the place: the cuisine. You may think that Chinese food is available virtually in every part of the world nowadays, and that merely wanting to eat Chinese is not exactly a good pretext to go to China.
However, authentic Chinese cuisine may prove to be a real surprise to your tame, westernized taste-buds. Chinese cuisine can be very surprising for someone who is not used to unusual ingredients, condiments and methods of preparation. But cuisine is such an important aspect of the Chinese culture that it would be a waste not try some of the more unusual dishes during your stay. …
- 27 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Where to party in Bangkok
Bangkok has some amazing cultural attractions for the intrepid tourist: the Old City is full of palaces, temples and museums, and you’ll never be bored for a second during the day. But at night, when the ‘traditional’ attractions are closed, what can one do in the city? Well, plenty, seeing as Bangkok is probably the most cosmopolitan city in South Asia, and maybe even beyond. Not only is Bangkok the country’s political, cultural and economic centre, but also the place where you will find the most nightclubs, bars and pubs in Thailand. …
- 20 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Short Guide to Quebec’s summer festivals
Canada has more travel destinations than you can contemplate at once, and the best thing about them is that they are all so different. Depending on which part f Canada you’re visiting, you will feel like you are in another country. This goes especially for Quebec, the only Canadian province with French as it’s only official language.
Talk about old world charm! So brush up on your French, or arm yourself with a good phrasebook, and take a tour of Quebec. And before you go, check out this list of Quebec’s biggest and greatest summer festivals. This province has lots of exciting festivals, and they happen anywhere and anytime. So have your fill of historic and cultural attractions, and then find your groove at an amazing festival. …
- 19 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Unusual things to do on a Hawaiian holiday
When talking about holidays on lush, tropical islands, one of the first destinations that spring to mind is Hawaii. As far as US states go, Hawaii is one of the least conventional ones. Not only is it a tropical island state, but it also feels like a completely different world. Gone are the picket-fenced urban areas, charming small towns or cutting-edge sky-scrappers.
In Hawaii, there’s only beaches, forests, resorts and a seemingly perpetual holiday mood. Most tourists crowd to Hawaii to bask in the sun, swim or dive. Still, there are lots of activities that you can try while visiting Hawaii, and while they are by no means a secret kept from the hordes of tourists, these activities are not your regular fare of beach entertainment. …