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- 13 May
The best summer music festivals in Europe
Summer is the season for beach-going, but also the season of music festivals, especially in Europe where people have to take fully advantage of those 3-4 months of hot weather and sun. But actually, be it rain or shine, music festivals are a must for every self-respecting music enthusiast who prefers the rush and crowds of live concerts to listening music on a couch.From rock to pop and everything in between, there is a festival this summer for everyone, so here the best summer music festivals in Europe. …
- 03 Mayandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best places to watch the Northern Lights
photo by nick_russill
Despite their name, Northern Lights can be seen in both hemispheres, the trick is to be close to the planet’s magnetic poles. These beautiful spectacles of light and color are called aurora borealis in the north, and aurora australis in the south.
The explanation for this phenomenon is simple, despite their magical appearance – they are created by certain particles emanating from the sun when they hit the earth’s atmosphere. The ensuing light parade can take many shapes and forms, from a pale green or pink shade on the sky to eerie glowing curtains. Read on to find out which are the best places to watch the Northern Lights. …
- 29 Janevike14 in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the US, but it is celebrated in many parts of the world. Different customs and traditions are linked to Valentine’s Day in different countries, but one thing that never changes is that people always try to express their love.February 14 is all about chocolates, Valentine cards and romantic dinners for the American people, but aren’t you curious how this holiday is celebrated around the world?
Maybe you’ll find a country where there’s a tradition that you just can’t live without – and maybe even plan a trip for Valentine’s Day and celebrate it in the local style. Here are some Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world. …
- 20 Dectibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The weirdest hotels in the world – Part 3
La Villa Hamster
Hotels built in old airplanes, in wine barrels, on wheels or hotel that come with giraffes included – these are the sort of hotels that we’ve talked about in out previous posts about the world’s weirdest hotels. But thankfully, human imagination is boundless, so there are many other hotels on the planet that more or less defy the norm.
These are not the best, most comfortable hotels in the world, nor the ones with the best service around, but one thing that you can be sure about is that they are definitely out of the ordinary. Here are some more of the weirdest hotels in the world. …
- 13 Seppapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing Places: Greenland
There are few places on this planet that are as large and as mysterious as Greenland. Ask the average person on the street what Greenland’s capital is, and they probably won’t even be able to answer you. However, Greenland is a very welcoming, if distant country, who until recently was considered to be part of Denmark.Greenland is the largest non-continental island in the world, and it is about the size of Mexico. It is no small country by any standards, but it still has the lowest population density on the planet. There are a lot of things for a tourist to do on this amazing island: hiking, sports, animal watching and general sightseeing. So here is some useful information about Greenland. …
- 02 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Craziest beach parties in the world
Palma de Mallorca
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. …
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