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Video: Daredevil Russian Teens Film Their Insane Bridge Climb Above Russky Island
Back in September, Gadling brought you news of Ukrainian teens capturing an insane bridge climb over the Moskovskyi Bridge in Kiev. But Russian teens recently topped this daredevil act with their own ascent of the recently completed Russky Island Bridge, which finally ...
8 Languages You've Never Heard Of (And Who Actually Speaks Them)
As anyone who follows my articles here on Gadling knows by now, I don't travel to relax poolside at a resort or sip a fancy drink with coconut oil. I travel because this world is a fascinating place.
While everyone has their own travel philosophy and reasons for ...Video Of The Day: Scary Russian Amusement Park Ride
Something about this ride at the Divo Ostrov (Wonder Island) amusement park in St. Petersburg, Russia, seems a little bit off. Things start off pretty normal on the "Wind Shear," but as you'll notice about a minute into the video the ride throws all of the riders for ...
Video: Free Climb Of Skyscraper In Moscow
Russian man free climbs skyscraper in Moscow! You're probably going to want to watch this video. I don't really struggle much with the temptation to free climb enormous buildings. For one, I don't have the skill set. My feet and hands don't always work well together; my ...
Photo Of The Day: Happy Cosmonauts Day
Today marks the 51st anniversary of manned space travel, and if you happen to be in a former Soviet country, you may be celebrating Cosmonautics Day. On April 12, 1961, 27-year-old Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space, orbiting the Earth for nearly ...Asleep On The Track: The Lives Of Travel Writers
Falling asleep on the New York City subway at 3 a.m. is usually not a good thing. I've lived in a few places in the world that have subway systems – San Francisco, Prague, Paris, Rome – and I've had the good fortune to have never conked out on the subway, ...VIDEO: Ride The Moscow Metro
If you've traveled to Russia, you've probably ridden on the amazing Moscow Metro with impossibly deep and fast escalators, Soviet-realistic sculptures and mosaics, and constant flow of passengers. If you haven't been, or just want a refresh, you can take a virtual ride ...
First woman in space turns 75
Last week, Russia marked the 75th birthday of Russian space pioneer Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. In 1963, Tereshkova orbited the earth 48 times in three days, logging more flight time than all the previous American astronauts combined, and becoming the ...15 palace hotels that will make you feel like royalty
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live like a king or queen? While you may not have been born into royalty, you can still live lavishly, if only for a weekend.
While five-star hotels can offer plush bedding, spacious penthouse suites, and high-class amenities, it's ...10 hotels celebrating centennial birthdays in 2012
The year 2012 marks a very special year for many hotels, as some of the world's most prestigious properties turn 100 and join the Century Club. Everyone loves birthdays, and lucky for travelers these properties are celebrating by offering guests discounts, prizes, packages, ...Exclusive tour lets you go inside the Russian Space Program
If you missed your chance to sign up for Space Camp or just want a closer look at the Russian approach to space exploration, an exclusive tour inside the Russian Space Program this fall may be for you. Operated by the Mir Corporation (no relation to the former Russian ...Eight Underground Cities
As a rule, people generally prefer to live above ground. Whether it's claustrophobia, prohibitive construction costs, or just enjoyment of the sun, people have generally stuck with above-ground structures across the globe. In instances where above-ground cities have ...Ian Frazier on Travels in Siberia
For most Americans, Siberia is a place for the exiled or the condemned, not the holidaymaker. Its land mass encompasses 1/12th of the planet's surface area and is chock full of natural resources, but remains mysterious and misunderstood.
The prolific American writer Ian ...Mardi Gras is coming, time to review and tweet
Mardi Gras rolls around about this time every year bringing Fat Tuesday and signaling celebrations held worldwide. In the United States, the focus is on New Orleans and this year the city is sponsoring some special events including a family-friendly focus and a special ...Video: near death semi-truck almost accident in Russia
I'm guessing what happens in the above video doesn't happen to people in wintery places every day simply by virtue of the fact that the ice is thick and seemingly omnipresent, but check out this near death semi-truck almost accident in Russia footage (and then remind ...
Space Tourists: a cinematic journey to the ISS (w/ Audio Interview)
Space Tourists airs tonight on the Documentary Channel at 8pm & 11pm
When Anousheh Ansari boarded the International Space Station on September 20th, 2006, she became the first self-funded female, the first Iranian citizen, and the fourth human overall to ...5 best fast food chains around the world
While fast food often gets a bad rep, you can't expect to eat all of your meals sitting in down in slow food restaurants. And, when traveling abroad, you will sometimes find that fast food doesn't always necessarily mean greasy fries and fattening burgers. Travelers can make ...It's a band. On a motorcycle. In Russia
We all knew that Russia is the place for opulent indulgence and incredible feats, but this video might take the cake. Youtube user tigfinger posted this amazing video of an entire band playing in a motorcycle and sidecar speeding down the Russian highway, happily playing ...
Ukranian teens capture illegal bridge climbing on video
I've seen some crazy urban climbing videos in my time, but this one takes the cake. It was captured on a helmet cam and follows four teenagers as they scramble up the Moskovskyi (Moscow) Bridge in Kiev, while traffic rushes by below. After a brief conversation in Russian at ...
10 countries Americans need advance visas to visit
We live in an increasingly borderless world and we have access to many countries that were closed (or non-existent) 20 years ago. As reported earlier this week, Americans are especially lucky with access to 169 countries visa free. Still, there are still many countries that ...
