A number of months ago I was perusing Instagram when I spotted a photo of travel blogger TheClumsyTraveler in front of "Krusty Land". She was at Universal Studios Hollywood and they have The Simpson's Ride. WHHAAATTTTT??! As I commented on the post - I had no idea such a place existed! I love The Simpson's. This... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
I thought it fun today to feature a festival. I did a quick search and low and behold I found a mud festival. Playing in mud would be so much fun! And probably great for the skin. Ends up that the Boryeong Mud Festival was, in fact, started by its use in cosmetics. Instead of... Continue Reading →
A WORLD OF FESTIVALS
Who doesn't like a good festival? Big ones, small ones, free ones, music ones, food ones, holiday ones, religious ones, cultural ones and even silly ones. I would guess that there is one for just about everyone. And to list them all would be a serious feat, one which I will not attempt. Every village,... Continue Reading →
How well do you know the world countries?
Here is a fun little quiz to test how well you know the names of the world countries. You are given 12 minutes to name every country in the world. The countdown begins immediately. I was, to my disappointment, only able to list about 60% on my first try... http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php Have fun and comment on... Continue Reading →
Crazy Races
Recently, my friends and I were discussing the idea of taking part in one of The Adventurist's crazy charity races, The Rickshaw Run. This is a two week, 3,500 km thrill ride in a motorized rickshaw that you and your teammates drive across India. Crazy? Yes! Fun? Sounds like it! Dangerous? Yes! Will we do it? Here's hoping! When?... Continue Reading →