Children brought up in any proper home were taught not to throw their food, but when you visit the La Tomatina Festival, this is the one destination that will deliver the sweetest of pleasures to those suppressed childhood dreams of rebellion. No need to feel guilty about tossin’ out the rules that your mom so sweetly instilled in you here, in Bunol Spain the La Tomatina Festival showcases one of the least publicized talents for many, that of throwing your food, tomatoes to be specific! During the celebration this small town of normally 9,000 is flooded with enthusiasts from all over the world to take part in week long festivities of music, dancing, fireworks, and of course the main event. To start the fight, water ...
Ever wonder how the name 420 came to be associated with smoking pot? Some say it’s the number of ingredients in the herb, while others believe it to be the police code for a pot bust. Either way, if this kind of debate interests you then the Cannabis Cup is the place for you. For the liberal at heart that may not get to exercise the right to smoke pot legally in their home town, the Cannabis Cup is all that is marijuana liberation. Every November Amsterdam is home to the Cannabis Cup for a week. It’s no change from the ordinary for locals, but for those not able to partake in pot back home, the competition is the opportunity to visit various coffee shops ...
Erected by Neolithic peoples in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is believed to be built over the course 2300 years, and dates back to 2200BC. The entire area around Stonehenge is painstakingly stunning and contains many other sites from the Neolithic period and Bronze age, most notably Stonehenge Cursus, King Barrows Ridge, The Avenue, Woodhenge and Durrington Walls. In total this World Heritage Site is over 2000 hectares.Stonehenge is said to be one of the most impressive archeological sites in Britain, being just on the edge of the Salisbury plain it boasts expanses of beautiful rolling hills and soft valleys that make for excellent stress-free hikes. Stonehenge's original purpose when built was a calendar and center for religious rituals, to this day it is still visited by ...
Revitalize, rest, and rejuvenate during a trip to the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland. These healing waters of the spa are full of minerals such as silica and sulfur, which by bathing in eases visitors various medicinal aliments as well as soothes the recreational user. Entirely man made, the Blue Lagoon Spa operates as most of Iceland does in generating power by burrowing deep into the earth. In doing so this causes steam to rise up powering turbines which is then recaptured and pumped into the luxurious lagoon to heat it. The average temperature of the water in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon is 40 °C (104 °F). The Blue Lagoon is surprisingly enjoyable all year round despite being so close ...
One of the dirtiest weekends in sports is held every August in the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells, population 606, and the cause is none other than the Bog Snorkeling World Championships. The racecourse is no more than a trench on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd, roughly 150 feet long and four 4 deep. Each year it draws over 100 participants from all over the world to compete for this coveted quirky championship title. To add to the hilarity, fancy dress and costumes are encouraged and rules govern against using conventional swimming strokes.
Housed in the "Eternal City" of Rome, the Colosseum is the true essence of Roman Grandeur. Built between 70 and 80 AD, the Colosseum originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, was built to entertain the public with chariot races, gladiator duels, circuses, battles of wild beasts and host tremendous banquets. Following Grand Imperial times the Colosseum was abandoned and used for various every day activities. Today it is the most revered monument in Italy and honored so highly that it is even on the five cent Euro coin. To visit the Colosseum it costs approximately 10 Euro, and depending on your citizenship and age you could receive further discounts. The glow of the Colosseum at night is a vision not to be missed. As the ...
This tilted tower know locally as La Torre di Pisa, began to shift soon after its construction in 1173. Located in Cathedral Square, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually a free standing bell tower apart of the Pisa Cathedral. Currently the angel of the slant is 3.97 degrees , making the top of the tower 3.9 meters lower then where it should be if it were straight up. Tourists can enjoy a trek to the top of the tower and experience first hand a tilted center of gravity on this beautiful work of art!
Space tourism is here! Many commercial providers are chomping at the bit to get some of this pricey pie. Currently Russia is the only provider of genuine space travel which gets you a trip out to the International Space Station, at the price of a cool $ 20 million dollars. A cheaper alternative is suborbital flights which are projected to cost $200,000. This trip takes you out to the edges of earth to see a full panorama of the world, allows you to experience zero gravity and get one hell of a view of the stars of course!
Enjoy the quiet sounds of summer as you punt along the River Cam. This simple pleasure preserves an old English tradition initially used for cargo transport in Cambridge, it is now used purely for pleasure and the occasional race. This relaxing row will allow you to indulge in some beautiful views of weeping willows along the banks of some the most treasured archeological buildings in England such as the University of Oxford, the oldest english speaking University started in 1249. Punting the Cam River costs about £10, and you can hire this service at any of the following locations Jesus Green , Trinity College, Grantchester, Silver Street bridge, Mill Lane, and Magdalene Bridge. The first two weeks of June offer an even finer experience as ...
Enjoy one of life's simple pleasures, as you sail along the beautiful coast line of the Greek Islands. For those familiar with these idyllic Islands, the mere mention of its name brings back warm and fuzzies of beautiful sun, breathtaking beaches, and great culture. The Greek Islands are made up of over 6,000 individual islands, of which only 227 are inhabited, offering you the welcome choice on how to to spend your nights, from a small quaint bistro to a lively pub. A popular destination for boating enthusiasts is Symi, as it offers a taste of neoclassical Greece at its finest, evident in its alluring skyline and charming harbour front. Santorini is undoubtedly one of the most popular islands. Perched 250m above the Aegean Sea ...
