Experiences labelled with 'race'
In many ways, the Iditarod is for winter what the Tour de France is for summer. Representing one of the cruellest and most challenging sporting events in the world, the dog race tests the will and strength of racers to the very limit. Not for the faint of heart, this sports event is certainly not just a snow day. Beginning in the early ‘70s, the Iditarod is a world-renowned race, pushing both humans and their dogs to the limit. Though the Iditarod race only dates back a few decades, dog sledding has a long history in Alaska. Named after the small Alaskan town of Iditarod, the race was originally meant to end there; however, races finished up in Nome, Alaska. The proper term for the ...
Italy is known as a beautiful, serene yet phenomenal place just like its other counterparts in Europe. Rome is one of Italy’s most popular destinations, but Italy also has famous beaches, breathtaking natural scenery, and rich culture throughout. But Italy is more than a country of pizza, pasta and gondola. It is the home of the popular and crazy festival: Gubbio's Corsa dei Ceri, or The Race of the Candles. Gubbio is a walled-city residing in the mountain slopes of Ingino, where The Race of the Candles is held. It is celebrated during the 15th day of May on St. Ubaldo’s eve in order to commemorate the commune’s (what the town was called back then) victory against the Gubbio’s enemies. The Race of the Candles ...
