Aaah, the tomato; main ingredient in ketchup, gazpacho, V8 juice, and the world’s biggest food fight. Wait, what? On the last Wednesday in August of every year since 1945, the streets of Buñol, Spain turn into a battlefield where locals and tourists from all over the world can hurle fruit at each other with the …
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The Grecian volcanic island of Santorini has mesmerized travelers for centuries. With its colorful cliff-side communities, breathtaking beaches, insane sunrises, authentic wineries, and archaeological destinations, this Mediterranean paradise attracts thousands of travelers every year. The island, also known as Thira, is surrounded by a family of other smaller islands, as well as a larger and …
As the most sparsely populated country in Europe, Iceland remains unspoilt and full of popular waterfalls, glaciers and most notably the Northern Lights. However in this short guide we will take you away from those most-common of sites and explore the top 5 ultimate ´off the beaten path must-sees and activities. 1. Vík í Mýrdal – …
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Now you can go camping without the fear of ruining your favourite skinny jeans with grass stains or getting your latest vintage brogues muddy; thanks to ‘Urban Camping’. The ‘Hüttenpalast‘ or ‘Hut Palace’ just outside the city centre in Berlin is offering a unique camping-style experience with the world’s first indoor caravan park. Located in …
If you’ve ever been to a sunrise Black Friday event in a busy suburban mall, you’re halfway towards picturing the scene in Pamplona, Spain at the annual San Fermin Festival. Just add a thousand or so gallons of red wine, about a million visitors, and six angry, fast, 2,000-pound bulls. A Brief History The history …
Finding a decent camping spot can be as easy as pitching up on the nearest available piece of soft grass. However, if you are looking for a camping experience of an alternative nature then prepare to open your mind a little further as there are many bizarre campsites all over Europe just waiting to be …
Brighton, England isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of surfing. There are no palm trees, crystal clear water or year-round sunshine, but on a good day Brighton can throw up some decent waves without the large crowds of better-known surf destinations. It’s also a great place for a day out …
Relax in Milan? Forget it! If you think a holiday in Milan means endless shopping and sipping aperitivos as you watch the beautiful people go by, think again. Pick up a rental car from any of Milan’s international airports and you are within easy reach of Lake Como and the Italian Alps, making this the …
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So you’ve alighted from your first-time flight to Istanbul, Turkey, managed to locate your hotel and are ready to embrace all Istanbul has to offer. And there is certainly a lot you can see an do in Istanbul, from the inspirational mosques such as the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and even the Topkapi Palace, …
If you think going on an adventure means you cannot stay at a fancy hotel, listen to this. There is an environmentally conscious, chemical-free, and morally inclined hotel in Sweden situated 1km from the Skärsjön Beach called Kolarbyn Eco Lodge. It’s one of the most romantic, and at the same time, one of the most …
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