Nimis Sculpture in Landonia: Modern Art Surrounded by Nature
Published on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Madison E. LaFond
China is a vast country rammed full of amazing things to interest and astound all but the most world weary traveller. Whether you want to make a one off trip to Hong Kong or add it to your world travel bucket list, one of the most colourful and dramatic events to witness has to be the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu. It is a traditional celebration and public holiday which happens on the 5th day of the 5th ...
Making instant ramen noodles at home isn't overly exciting, but visit the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka, Japan and making them will take on a whole different experience. Here, you get to become a part of the instant ramen noodle-making process, right from scratch. Sound interesting? Well here you are your own cook, designing your new favourite noodle and experimenting with various flavors. The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum houses a wide collection of the instant ramen sold ...
The sake breweries of Niigata are one of the most interesting world travel destinations. Even those of us lucky enough to have been to many places have to admit, it's easy to get swept up by the vast beauty of the rice fields that are kept in order to create that characteristic Japanese drink, sake. And there are no less than 96 sake breweries in this area of Japan alone. The sake itself is delightful. In fact, it is known ...
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia. It is the world’s oldest continuously-inhabited cities, dating back to the 8th century BC with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni in 782 BC by King Argishti. Yerevan expanded rapidly during the 20th Century with Armenia becoming one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union. In fifty years Yerevan transformed from a town of a few thousand inhabitants to become Armenia’s principal industrial, cultural and artistic centre. Yerevan is ...
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a totally unique and original event held in the US, and is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in New York. Out of the many things to do at Coney Island, the Mermaid Parade is definitely one you don't want to miss. This Mermaid Parade is celebrated as the beginning of summer, and as such, this amazing and colorful event is generally held on the weekend closest to the start of ...
Imagine a dirt and rock trail less than a foot wide in places. To your right you can see cacti, patches of vegetation, rocky terrain and desert critters including many varieties of lizards, snakes and birds. On your left, incredible desert vistas and just-as-incredible drop offs. Oh, and you're on a mountain bike traveling at top speed so keep your eyes on the trail! South Mountain Park outside of Phoenix, Arizona, is the largest municipal park in the country at ...
The Staatsoper Opera (“state opera”) in Vienna is considered by some to be the best place to travel in Vienna for classical and opera music. The opera is the starting ground for many members of the Vienna Philharmonic. However, the beginnings of the state opera in Vienna got off to a rocky start. The Vienna State Opera proved to be controversial at the time of its opening-it was deemed a failure by the public and neither of the building’s primary ...
A trip to England would not be complete without paying proper homage to the country’s beautiful pastoral scenery. Secluded among the winding roads and rolling green hills are dozens of natural phenomena only found in the UK. One of these hidden gems is the Cheddar Gorge, a rare sight to be seen and a thrilling adventure for the whole family. Officially discovered by the modern world in 1837, the Cheddar Gorge is the home of the famous Cheddar caves, ancient ...
Of all the exciting things you can do when you think about traveling the world, did you ever consider swimming with whale sharks? Not, dolphins, but sharks. Among the most fascinating and endangered species in the world, is the whale shark. With the body and behavior of a whale and the weight of a dinosaur, who wouldn’t want to go swimming with whale sharks? To give you further perspective, whale sharks usually range in length from 35 to 45 feet ...
