Hitchhiking through Central America is an easy way to get around. You also get to meet some amazing people along the way! Having been teaching in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, I decided to plan a trip to see if I could get down to Panama City, the capital city of Panama. We decided that hitchhiking would be […]
Get yourself to the Alpe d’Huez in the South of France, for the most insane mountain biking race of the year. The Megavalanche descends nearly 3000 metres down a vertical glacier, meaning that this event is really only for the most hardcore cyclists. Ideally, you want to arrive a few days early to give yourself […]
Enjoy a zero gravity flight in Star City on a two day tour of this previously secret location. Star City is now open. After years of secrecy, visitors are now welcome to visit the training center of the Russian Cosmonauts. Various companies are now offering a tour of the center, which also includes your very […]
Scuba diving in Greenland is full of marvels which will leave you breathless. Set amongst majestic glaciers, towering mountains and vast fjords, you will truly be in awe. Due to the wind, ice-bergs take on unique shapes which makes for an unforgettable experience. What animals can you see when Scuba diving in Greenland If you […]
The Bog Snorkeling Championship in Wales has developed an unlikely cult following. People are coming from all over to bear the wind and rain of Wales to watch this crazy championship. The even takes place at Llanwrtyd Wells, situated no more than a three hour train ride from Cardiff. How Did The Bog Snorkeling Championship […]
The Yemanjá Festival, one of the most extravagant Brazilian festivals. People come to dance and pay homage to the Goddess of the Sea. The Yemanjá Festival (or Lemanjá) is the most important religious festival in Brazilian culture. In light of this, celebrations occur all over Brazil. Most notably in Rio de Janiero and Salvador. So […]
Every year, people on the Shetland Islands celebrate their Viking past with a festival called Up Helly Aa. Islanders in elaborate costumes brandishing fire torches, parade through the streets of various towns on the islands. The festival wraps up with a dramatic burning of a Viking ship. The festival not only connects the past with […]
