Posted on November - 23 - 2011
Although Kelly, our regional Pocket Cultures contributor from Canada, loves to travel and see the world, she knows a good thing when shes got it: home (Vancouver, Canada). Here, Kelly tells us all about why the worst-dressed city is really one of the best places in the world to live. Just reading Kellys comments about Canadian landscapes, peoples good sense of humor and friendly, laid back culture makes me want to go back for a visit!
Where do you live? Where are you from? If those are different, can you tell us a little about what inspired your move?
I grew up in small town British Columbia, here on the west coast of Canada. Read more…
Posted on November - 18 - 2011
Romania’s tourism minister this week praised the Prince of Wales for supporting a campaign to protect Europe’s last remaining true wilderness, in the Carpathian Mountains, and for helping to attract visitors to the country.
After a meeting with the Prince at Clarence House, Elena Udrea described him as a “wonderful man” who was viewed as a hero in her country. “He has done more for Romania than most Romanians,” she said. “His enthusiasm for our country has been an inspiration.”
Prince Charles, a distant relative of Vlad the Impaler, is passionate about the Carpathian region and owns two properties there, both of which have been converted into guesthouses.
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Posted on November - 11 - 2011
Picture from DigitalGlobe-Imagery, Flickr
Thailand is underwater. The country is dealing with massive flooding from heavy rains and the city of Bangkok is now being evacuated as the water makes its way to the city.
Since July, Thailand has been suffering from heavy rainstorms causing flash flooding and displacing people throughout the country. Some areas are under 1.5 meters of water and now, the water is moving to displace the 12 million people of Bangkok.
Residents of the city have tried to take actions to protect their belongings by loading up their car and parking them on highway overpasses.
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Posted on November - 10 - 2011
Las Vegas has a gun store.
You can shoot all types of guns that youd normally never be able to even touch.
And they have numerous bars, lounges and nightclubs. Posh places with loud music, beautiful people and great ambiance.
But they dont have a combination of the two. Until now.
Image courtesy of Moyan_Brenn
The Machine Gun Lounge is a combination of nightclub and club. (Albeit alcohol free).
Its opening on December 15th, right behind the Mirage Hotel and Casino.
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Posted on November - 08 - 2011
Australian country music legend Slim Dusty spent a lifetime singing, and a lifetime on the road.
Alongside beloved wife and fellow singer-songwriter Joy McKean, Slim travelled more than two million kilometres across the rich geographic spectrum of the Australian backblocks.
How many Australians would have regularly visited – let alone crooned for their supper – in the following locations: Bulahdelah, Nabiac, Brewarrina, Walgett, Yanderra, Cudgera, Metang, Bruthen, Metung, Narooma, Peppimenarti, Aramac, Kynuna, Cocklebiddy, Menindee? In fact, how many Australians would know where they are?
Joy’s recent memoir of their musical odyssey and travel itinerary is appropriately titled, I’ve Been There (And Back Again).
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