Archive for August, 2008

Weird Meals From Around the World

posted in: World Cuisines  |  posted by: Matt on August 21, 2008  |  2 Comments

There’s a lot of good food in the world and there’s a lot of bad food. Then there’s the weird and bizarre food. Stuff so strange, so odd colored, from such odd animals, you’ll wonder how anyone can eat this? Who would even think of making this? Well, if you’re looking to try a local delicacy that’s unique, bizarre, and exotic, look no further than these five dishes:

Haggis
Haggis is the traditional dish of Scotland. There are many recipes but most contain sheep’s ‘pluck’ (heart, liver and lungs), onion, oatmeal, spices, and salt. After this is all mixed together, the dish is stuffed inside the sheep’s stomach and cooked for three hours. Delicious!
Haggis
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Make Love in Tokyo Hotels

posted in: Video  |  posted by: Eric on August 21, 2008  |  No Comments

The loving people of Japan think of everything don’t they. They charge couples on an hourly basis if they want to “rest”.
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Worlds First Underwater Restaurant

posted in: Video  |  posted by: Eric on August 21, 2008  |  1 Comment

Wouldn’t it be hilarious if one of the glasses cracked during dinner. Then it will be a real underwater restaurant!
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HotelClub - Kung Fu Fighting

posted in: Video  |  posted by: Eric on August 21, 2008  |  No Comments

An interestingly twisted commercial created by the HotelClub marketing team.
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7 Asian “Delicacies” You Probably Couldn’t Stomach

posted in: World Cuisines  |  posted by: Florin on August 20, 2008  |  69 Comments

Asian food is considered one of the most delicious in the world, but there’s a lot more to it than sushi, dumplings or rice. The only problem is not many non-Asians could handle these exclusive dishes. Here are 7 “delicacies” that will probably kill your appetite:

7. Bee Larvae

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The Maidens Fair on Hen Mountain

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Alex on August 20, 2008  |  1 Comment

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.

Maidens Fair on Hen (Gaina) Mountain, Romania

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 this entry