Gaina (Hen) Mountain lies in the central Occidental Carpathian Mountains, in Romania, and is famous for hosting The Maidens Fair every summer, around July 20 on Saint Elijah’s Day.
Known as the largest Romanian traditional open air festival, it was first mentioned in documents in 1816. Held at 1467m high on the Gaina Peak in a superb clearing surrounded by white clouds, the purpose of the fair was and is to keep people in touch with their roots. Read the rest of The Maidens Fair on Hen Mountain »
Aug 20th, 2008
by Alexandru Ion
One has to be blind not to notice the world around us is changing due to global warming. But despite all the proof no significant changes are made to protect the environment and, unfortunately, some of our planet’s most beautiful attractions will soon be nothing but memories.
The Maldives
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Aug 19th, 2008
by Florin Nedelcu
Australia’s third largest island, with a surface of 4400 square km (1698 square miles), is considered one of world’s few unspoiled wildlife refuges. Located 110 km (70 miles) south-west of Adelaide, the island can be reached by ferry or plane. The island was first visited in 1802 by the English explorer Matthew Flinders giving it its name due to the abundance of kangaroos. And it’s not only kangaroos; you will also find many koalas, seals, wallabies, platypus or echidnas.
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by Dave Emery
Being a lawful citizen isn’t always easy - especially when it inconveniences you. Let’s be honest: we’ve all had our fair share of run-ins with laws we didn’t agree with.
This top 10 looks at some of the most preposterous, antiquated laws on the planet. We can, indeed, declare them to be downright stupid.
10. In the English city of Liverpool, home of The Beatles, a woman is prohibited by law to walk around topless, unless she is selling exotic fish at the market.
So if you plan a trip to Liverpool and for any reason want to take off your top, the fish market is the place to go. The smell might not be easy to handle but at lest you’ll be able to walk around topless legally.
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Aug 18th, 2008
by Florin Nedelcu
Panoramic photography has experienced quite a growth in recent years, due to technology and device improvements. The main procedure used at present is called image stitching and is mainly rendered by software such as QuickTime VR or Java. So if you want to get a real feel for a picturesque place, a panoramic photo is one of the best methods. With that in mind, here are the 10 most impressive panoramic views we can find on the web.
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Aug 17th, 2008
by Dave Emery
As the name for both the poisonous pufferfish and cuisine that derives from it, fugu is a notorious Japanese delicacy. The internal organs and skin of the fish contain lethal amounts of tetrodotoxin, a deadly poison that elicits a torrent of grim symptoms before death by asphyxiation and cardiovascular failure. With no antidote to combat the neurotoxin, victims are put on life support until the fatal effect of the poison subsides. Despite the inherent risks and although illegal in many parts of the world - most notably the European Union, Fugu remains a popular dish in Japan and abroad.
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Aug 15th, 2008
by M Kepnes
