Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
9 Must-Attend German Beer Festivals That AREN’T Oktoberfest
Is it me or does attending Oktoberfest sound like a cluster? I’ve heard horror stories of overcrowded beer tents, gross displays of public drunkenness, and general pandemonium. Then there’s the reservation system…
Read More17 Things No One Will Tell You Before You Move to England
England is an amazing place: full of culture, beautiful scenery, and enough pubs to make sure no one will ever be short of a drink. Here are a few things that people may not tell you before you move there.
Read MoreHill of Crosses: The Shrine That Refused to Die
All those towering crucifixes, adorned with rosaries of varying vintage that rattle gently in the breeze, could strike the non-devout as a little creepy. But if you’re a Catholic making a pilgrimage, you see something both authentic and sacred.
Read MoreEscape Your Life: Unique Jobs You Can Get Abroad
Tons of people dream of doing this, but not many people actually make a plan and book a plane ticket. Whats stopping you from escaping your everyday life and running away to adventure in another country?
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Country in the World
We travel for a variety of reasons: business, pleasure, recreation. With both domestic and international travel being a regular part of modern life, we need to be aware of which countries we need to stay away from, or at least enter with caution.
Read MoreOnly the Greasiest Man Wins: Kırkpınar Festival in Edirne, Turkey
Often called one of the most macho sports in the world, the oil wrestling that takes place over three days in Edirne, Turkey, attracts visitors from all over the world. No foreigners are permitted entry into the wrestling tournament, but they are encouraged to come and watch. And what a spectacle it is!
Read MoreYou Say Tomato, I Say Tomatina! The Food Fight of Buñol, Spain
Located in the southeastern coast of Spain in the Valencia region, Buñol is a sleepy town for most of the year, until 20,000 lucky ticket holders descend on the last Wednesday in August for La Tomatina.
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