Whether it brings you out in a cold sweat or gets the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end, there is a special feeling to queuing up to try the latest and greatest new ride. Whether it’s being thrown off the side of a mountain on a zip wire or head first […]
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After unlocking the secrets of agriculture, humans shrugged off their hunter-gatherer past and moved into large settlements called cities. Man traded his freedom for physical security, social continuity and plenitude. No longer subject to nature and her caprices, man was free to concentrate on other things. City dwelling brought us monumental buildings, writing, civil engineering, […]
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The 21st century has seen a huge leap in the release of new technology that has significantly changed how people live their day-to-day lives. One of the biggest areas this new technology has had an impact on is travel. Whether it’s the transportation we use to commute to work, the way we travel to holiday […]
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So you’ve finally found ‘the one’ and feel ready to settle down? Well, the next step seems fairly obvious, but there is actually a lot to consider when you finally decide to pop the question. It’s one of the biggest and most pivotal moments of any couples’ relationship and one of the toughest decisions of […]
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If there’s one thing the beginning of the 21st century will be remembered for it’s the introduction of smartphones and, with that new technology, the rise in popularity of selfies. Whether they‘re plastered on Facebook, sent with Whatsapp or posted on Twitter, selfies have become the new craze of this millennium, with each new picture […]
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Water slides have a simple purpose: to both scare and exhilarate the rider in equal measure. While most people will think ‘the faster and steeper a slide the better’, even the bravest of daredevils might think twice before riding the Insano in Fortaleza, Brazil. This vertigo inducing ride stands an incredible 135 feet above the […]
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Water slides come in all different shapes and sizes but there are certain rides that have to be seen to be believed. Whether it’s a slide that takes you through a shark tank, a slide that resembles a giant snake or a slide that comes out of the side of an aeroplane, the following are […]
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If you’re fed up of attending the same old festivals each year and feel like trying something a little different, then fear not, as we’ve managed to track down some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful celebrations and competitions. Whether it’s snorkelling through a muddy bog in Wales or jumping over babies in Spain, […]
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It’s hard to look at a castle and not be impressed. Whether it’s the incredible architecture, the stunning surroundings or the centuries of history written into the walls, castles really are some of the most beautiful and fascinating buildings on our planet. From huge structures like Windsor Castle in England to quaint buildings like Peles […]
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The big screen can make even the most boring of places spring to life with clever lighting and a well-positioned camera, though there are some places on this earth that are so beautiful, they actually look even more impressive in real life than they do on the silver screen. The following are 10 such locations […]
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