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Byron Bay Bluesfest: Winning "Australia's Event of the Year"
Created on October 13, 2010 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterWhen you succumb to buying an Easter weekend pass to Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Australia, a world-class journey of music is about to unfold. Byron Bay’s Bluesfest music festival has some of the most unique artists in the world, and is now in its 22nd year. Bluesfest has now stretched to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, nestled on 120 hectares, 11 km north of Byron Bay. Bluesfest goes off without a hitch as 17,500 visitors and 6,500 campers descend on the music festival for Easter weekend. Although it’s a very popular festival, the chill-out homey feel is maintained throughout. Festival Director Peter Noble has always had a vision for Bluesfest. He says, "Bluesfest features musicians who have something to say, either by being the finest ...
Celebrate Island Culture and Music at the Island Vibe Music Festival, Brisbane
Created on October 13, 2010 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterTucked away on a little island just off Brisbane, Australia, there is a unique and entertaining festival called the Island Vibe Music Festival, held on North Stradbroke Island. The whole idea of the Island Vibe Music Festival came to light just a few years back as Morgyn “Rudi” Quinn was laying on the brink of the perfect Australian shores and thought what an amazing idea it would be to bring some reggae music to North Stradbroke Island. After eventually gaining acceptance from the island people, planning and approvals, the music festival started in 2007 and continues to bring locals and people from around the world to the Island Vibe Music Festival on North Stradbroke Island. The festival holds true to North Stradbroke Island’s culture, and ...
The World's Ultimate Pole-Vaulting Challenge: The Golden Roof Challenge, Austria
Created on October 08, 2010 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterWhen you travel to Innsbruck, Austria in June, you can watch athletes leap for the sky during the Golden Roof Challenge. This much-anticipated event for athletes, tourists and locals alike, creates a carnival atmosphere in Innsbruck as pole-vaulters and long jumpers compete in this unique challenge. Labelled as something out of the ordinary for all to see, Innsbruck's Golden Roof Challenge captures people’s attention near and far. The Golden Roof Challenge is designed to see if anyone can fly as high as The Golden Roof's 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles. Debuting in 2004, the Challenge has evolved to include other entertainment aside from the main event, such as gymnasts and entertainers throughout the Innsbruck square to keep the crowd as energized as the competing athletes. Over ...
See the Vintage Cars and Sports Cars of Prince Albert at the Palace of Monaco
Created on October 08, 2010 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterThe Prince's Palace of Monaco holds a rich history dating back to the 11th century. A tour through the Prince's Palace in Monaco will help you grasp the full story of the Grimaldi family who first captured rule over the Palace in 1297. Today, Monaco’s Prince’s Palace is home to Prince Rainier's successor and son, Prince Albert of Monaco. The beauty of Monaco Palace is that it is not only a tourist destination but it also houses the headquarters of the Monegasque ruler. Guards are constantly onsite to ensure the protection of the Prince himself and those working in the Palace. Step into a world of wonderment when you walk through The State Apartments, as the original fortress and ramparts were built in 1215 by ...
Trace the Path of Ancient Greek History to The Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Created on July 02, 2010 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterTrace the path of Ancient Greek history to the centre of the earth, as you find your way to the Temples of Apollo. These temples of great magnitude are found within Italy, Turkey and Greece, yet it is at The Temples of Apollo in Greece that you feel as if you were visiting on the day Apollo defeated Pythos in Ancient Greece. In Greece, The Temples of Apollo are found in Corinth, Bassae, Patroos, and Delphi. Each of the temples are popular in their own right, but The Temples of Apollo at Delphi is where the epic history begins. As the story goes, Apollo was one of the most important deities of Ancient Greece. When he set out to find his way in the world, ...
Slow the Hands of Time in Old Havana
Created on October 09, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterA city founded in 1519 has much history, life and unique explorations awaiting your arrival. Step into Old Havana and experience an elegant town that used to be a crossing point between the New and Old World for the treasure laden Spanish Galleons. With its rich history, Old Havana creates wonder in the minds of those that walk through the uneven streets. Built in neoclassical style, through the years Old Havana has gone through much disarrangement, but continually caters to the tourist who is looking for a relaxing laidback vacation. To step into Old Havana you may want a little bit of background information about the city to familiarize yourself with its many years of greatness. The city was based around the port back in ...
An Art Form Storm at the Brighton Festival, England
Created on July 28, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterIf you’re an art junkie, then you must find a way to get to Brighton for the Brighton Festival, the largest multi-art form festival in England. Take whatever transportation you can, as the 23-day Brighton Art Festival is truly an experience to be had. Starting in 1967, the first exhibit of the inaugural year included the controversial exhibit of Concrete Poetry right alongside fantastic performances by Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence Olivier, and Yehudi Menuhin. Not to be confused with the Brighton Fringe Festival, the Brighton Festival is a series of programmed events; whereas the Brighton Fringe Festival allows access to anyone and everyone who wishes to partake. Both festivals occur during May. The Brighton Festival has plenty of entertainment and various performances to choose from. From ...
Go Orange on Queen's Day in Amsterdam
Created on July 28, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterAmsterdam’s Queen's Day celebration of the masses in the Netherlands has spread into a night event as well. If you’re looking for a wildly exuberant party on April 30th, and are happy to dress in extravagant orange, then Queen's Day, or “Koninginnedag,” is one of the world's biggest street parties. There’s a sea of orange, with unique ideas for donning Netherland’s national colour, so pack your most outlandish orange outfit! Holland’s Queen's Day was dubbed a celebration way back on August 31st, 1885 with the birth of Queen Wilhelmina. Sixty-four years later after Queen Juliana's accession into the world of royalty, Queen's Day is officially celebrated on her birthday: April 30th. Succeeding her mother, Queen Beatrice continues to call April 30th Queen's Day in commemoration ...
Junkanoo Slave Freedom Festival of the Bahamas
Created on July 26, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterStep into the Bahaman streets in the wee hours of the morning on December 26th, and become encircled in the liveliness of the Bahama's Junkanoo Festival. Thousands upon thousands will be dancing through the streets of Nassau, Bahamas in the most vibrant costumes, which can be spotted from miles away. You will whirl through droves of people in a circle of colour filled with the sweet sounds of music. These rhythmic sounds protrude out of whistles, brass instruments, goatskin drums and cowbells. The Junkanoo Festival in the Bahamas is just like that of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, or Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Needless to say, there will be plenty of high energy spirits filling the streets on Junkanoo Day. Junkanoo is celebrated through ...
Paradise Found on Socotra Island
Created on July 21, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterLooking for a trip to paradise? Look no further than Socotra Island, Yemen. It truly is a paradise found. As very few people have heard of the Island, which lies approximately 380 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and 240 km east of the Horn of Africa, travellers do not have to worry about busy beaches, crowded scuba centres, or an invasion of snorkellers. You will probably be one of the few people who travel here, so be prepared for a very serene and perfect getaway. Socotra Island is one of a small chain of four islands found in the Indian Ocean, and is part of the Republic of Yemen. Socotra has pristine beaches, monstrous mountains and unique caves that are fun for any traveller’s ...
Enter the Chocolate Caves of Hana Lava Tubes, Hawaii
Created on July 21, 2009 by Melaina Gasbarrino, WriterLove the idea of being surrounded by chocolate? Have your mind on chocolate every single day and would just love to jump in the stuff? Well, the perfect adventure for you just might be exploring the "Chocolate Corridor" in Maui, Hawaii! The island has many adventures to attend to, but this one by far tops the charts as being the most unique. The walls, floors and ceilings within the Hana Lave Tubes look just like chocolate hence the nickname "Chocolate Corridor". As you are walking through the tubes just ensure you don’t taste any of the ‘chocolate’, as there will be no perfectly sweet taste that other chocolates of the world have to offer. To see the caves that look like chocolate head to the ...
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