Mar05
Published by Asya in Arts, Chillin, Events, North America, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, United States of America
Burning Man Festival is a huge annual event that takes place in the Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. For eight days participants are removed from their ordinary lives and challenged to express themselves and create art. Host to a music, dance and human extravaganza, Burning Man began in 1986. In 2008, more than 48,000 people showed up for the festival. This year the festival begins August 30th and finishes September 6th and the theme is Metropolis. Event tickets go on sale 13th January 2010 and can be purchased online.
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Mar04
Published by iv in Cultural, Europe, Events, United Kingdom, Walking
The Cavern Club is a rock and roll club in Liverpool, England. Cavern Club is an old wine cellar with tree tunnels connected by archways. The Cavern Club first opened as a jazz club in 1957 and became world famous when The Beatles performed here almost 300 times in the early 1960’s.
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Mar01
Published by Asya in Arts, Bulgaria, Cultural, Europe, Events
Grandma Martha is one of the most revered Bulgarian rites, which has been preserved from ancient times to the present day. This is a centuries-long Bulgarian tradition symbolizing the end of the winter and the coming spring. On the 1st March, everyone gives his or her relatives and friends a martenitsa – twisted red and whire threads – and makes a wish for health and happiness with the words: ” Many happy returns of Grandma Martha”.
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Feb24
Published by misha in Adventure, Camping, Canada, Events, Extreme, Hiking, North America, Photos, Racing, Sightseeings, Travel Tips
It is silent out there, except for the rhythmic patter of husky paws on snow and the gentle creaking of the sled. Occasionally the dogs heads pivot in unison to left or right. You may be able to spot a line of tiny wells in the powder, indicating that a wolf has walked this way before you. You are traveling through one of the last remaining great wildernesses in the world. Photo by: Mike Barish
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Feb18
Published by iv in Cultural, Europe, Events, Italy, Parks, Photos, Walking
The Ravello Festival is an annual summer music and arts festival that takes place primarily on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello every summer. Ravello Festival organises classical music performances in the town’s churches, gardens and piazzas.
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Feb10
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Eating, Events, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories, Villas
The luxurious Banyan Tree Sanya is located at Luhuitou Bay, Hainan island, China. The hotel has 49 lavish pool villas set in the tropical lagoon of the Sanya vacation resort, this 5 star hotel in Sanya features a spa and hydrotherapy development, signature dining outlets, and extensive conference facilities.
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Feb08
Published by Asya in Canada, Cities, Events, North America, Urban Tourism
Canada counts out the days until the beginning of the Winter Olympics with the last details of preparation. The 2010 Winter Olympics run from Feb. 12 to 28 in the Canadian city of Vancouver and the winter sports resort of Whistler. The biggest sports forum for this year starts on Friday and Vancouver gets ready. The most serious problem is the high temperatures and lack of snow.
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