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- 03 Jankachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The wildest Mardi Gras parties in 2012
This year’s Mardi Gras is approaching fast, February 21 is just around the corner, which gives you just enough time to dust off your most colorful attire, buy a few pounds of beads, and of course, to scout out some of the best locations where you can jump into the whirlwind that are Mardi Gras parties.
If you are a party person, any day if a good day for a party, but Mardi Gras is the best excuse of all. Although the holiday has religious roots (the last day of earthly delights before the long Lent), it turned into an occasion to shed your inhibitions and party like it’s the end of the world. So if you are looking for a reason to go out and have fun in early Spring, check out some of the wildest Mardi Gras parties in 2012. …
- 22 Decitachan in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie experiences in 2012
Traveling is all about new places and experiences, and for many travelers that includes food as well. If you’ve been known to appreciate a good dish and even to seek out foods that may sound a bit out of the ordinary for many palates, then you probably wouldn’t scoff at the idea of traveling somewhere with the sole purpose of eating your way through your destination.
There are a lot of places on the planet where it’s worth traveling for the food alone, despite the fact that ethnic restaurants can now be found in most major cities in the world. For some authentic culinary experiences, here are our picks for the top 5 foodie experiences in 2012 – food for thought for your next trip! …
- 23 Seplizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011
When it comes to preparations for New Year’s parties, it’s never too late to start. Not because a few months are not a reasonable time to prepare for a trip somewhere, but because if you want to make sure that you find reasonable accommodation and a decent party to attend, you will need to be quick before someone else snatches up all the best deals.
Destinations where the New Year’s is celebrated in style are extremely popular, so hurry and jump on the bandwagon while there are seats left! Here are top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011. …
- 21 Sepitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities to visit before they sink
Some cities have been around for so long that it’s unthinkable that they would ever disappear. But the truth is that some cities that travelers are especially fond of are slowly sinking, and if nothing is done about their eventual demise, instead of these beautiful historic cities the most you’ll end up seeing is some ponds or bogs.
But don’t worry, these awesome cities are not about to sink tomorrow (and hopefully they won’t end up sinking at all), so you still have time to visit them. But in any case, rather than taking them for granted, take a trip to these top 5 cities to visit before they sink. …
- 10 Aug
The most interesting activity camps in the world
For some people, traveling means spending a few weeks at a resort and being waited on hand and foot while they lounge and soak up the sun. And while nobody can deny that a holiday like that is sometimes necessary, if you’re the type of person who cant sit quietly for a second, then you might soon find yourself very bored.
If you don’t want to feel like you ‘wasted’ your time doing nothing and you absolutely have to learn something new even if you’re supposed to be on a holiday, then you can go to an activity camp and kill two birds with one stone. Nobody will be able to accuse you that you didn’t have a proper holiday, and you get to do something fun and quirky – just pick one of the most interesting activity camps in the world. …
- 29 Jul
The best wax museums in the world
Sculptors and painters have been obsessed for ages with the representation of human form as accurately as possible, but no form of art has ever come closer to copying the human body as the craft of wax sculpture creators. If you’ve seen a wax statue even if only in a picture, you were probably struck by how closely they resemble the people they were modeled on.
Wax museums have been around since the end of the 18th century, when artist Marie Tussaud started touring Europe with her statues. So if you want to see the wax replica of some past or present celebrity whom you’d like to meet, here are the best wax museums in the world. …
- 17 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best summer trips for students
If you are a student and a traveler, then summer must be your all time favorite season, because you get two or three full months of holiday when you can do whatever you want, and travel wherever you want. When it comes to summer traveling, the only thing that can stop a student is budget, but even that problem can be overcome with a few tricks.
There are lots of possible summer trips that are affordable and also very fun. So here is some inspiration for students who are wondering how to fill their summer break: the best summer trips for students. …
- 14 Junandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 literary destinations in the world
Your favorite writers are certainly full of imagination, but as a rule, the creativity of artists is generally fueled by something they see, hear or touch. There are many places that have inspired brilliant and famous writers, and some of these places have become sites of pilgrimage, so to say, for lovers of literature.
So if you are curious what determined your favorite writer to pen that novel you’re absolutely in love with, you might find your answers in one of the top 5 literary destinations in the world. …
- 25 Maylizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best music festivals in the US
For decades, music festivals have entertained music fans everywhere by offering them a place where they could gather at least once a year, listen to their favorite bands, dance and just generally feel free. There are literally hundreds of music festivals in the US, some of them focusing on only one genre of music, others mixing everything and drawing huge crowds.
But it’s not just the music that counts at a music festival – it’s also the general feel, the rest of the activities, and the number of people attending. So if you’re ready to have a blast, here are some of the best music festivals in the US. …
- 20 Mayandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Where to Travel for Independence Day in 2011
The US is a lucky case where the national day is in the middle of summer – which usually means lots of outdoor activities, picnics, fireworks and all the rest. A Fourth of November would be considerably less fun than the Fourth of July, so we propose that you make the most of this great celebration.
How? By traveling to an amazing destination where you can enjoy Independence Day more than anywhere else! So for those who are already planning their Fourth of July, here are some suggestions on where to travel for Independence Day in 2011. …