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Air Canada Passengers Get A Free Concert On Their Delayed Flight
May 20th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Sometimes, having a delayed flight isn't such a bad thing, at least not for passengers aboard a recent Air Canada flight from Toronto to Frankfurt. Luckily for them, the Canada-based Lemon Bucket Orkestra were on the flight, and able to provide some free, impromptu musical entertainment.
According to USA Today, the group is a self-proclaimed "Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Party-Punk ...
Video: Daredevil Russian Teens Film Their Insane Bridge Climb Above Russky Island
May 18th, 2012 at 1:30PM: 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 connects the very isolated island in eastern Russia with Vladivostok and the mainland.
Eighteen-year-old Raskalov, one of the ...
Time-Lapse Video Shows Europe's Changing Borders, 1000 AD to 2003
May 16th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
This quirky time lapse shows how Europe's borders have expanded, contracted, and expanded again. We're pretty sure the original intent was to help those studying for a World Geography test or the like, but it's a fun tool for travelers too – is the area you're visiting this summer a part of the original Hapsburg empire? Has the hotel you're staying in always been in France? Watch it. ...
VIDEO: Vintage Turkish Taxis
May 15th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Millions of people get around Istanbul each day via dolmuş, a shared taxi. Similar to the colectivo of Latin America or the dollar vans of New York City, a dolmuş is generally a mini-bus or van that follows a fixed route for a fixed price. At the beginning of the route, the bus waits until it is full of passengers (dolmuş means stuffed in Turkish) before departing. You hand your money ...
Video Of The Day: Scary Russian Amusement Park Ride
May 14th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
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 a loop – or rather an upside-down nonsensical twist. Just watching the video is enough to make stomachs turn, ...
High-Five Prank In Pisa, Italy (VIDEO)
May 10th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Every tourist who visits Pisa, Italy, returns with a photo pretending to hold up the city's famous bell tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Creating the photo illusion is so popular, that hoards of tourists flock to the town for the sole purpose of snapping the picture. One visitor, however, took it upon himself to walk around the square surrounding the tower and prank unsuspecting tourists. ...
Video Of The Day: Midnight Sun Shines In Iceland
May 7th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
The "midnight sun" is a natural phenomenon occurring north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle when the sun never fully sets and remains visible 24 hours a day. Since there are no permanent human settlements south of the Antarctic Circle, countries and territories that experience the midnight sun are limited to those crossed by the Arctic Circle, including Canada, ...
What Does Disney's Space Mountain Look Like With The Lights On?
May 5th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Ever wondered what Disney's famous Space Mountain roller coaster looks like when the lights are on? If so, you're in luck because the video below was posted to The Disney Blog a few days back and it gives us all a behind-the-curtain look at one of the most iconic rides in all of the Disney parks.
The first Space Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, in 1975 and became an instant ...From Sunrise To Sunset By Boat In Venice, Italy
May 4th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Created by Swiss filmmaker Joerg Niggli during two separate trips to Italy, "Venice in a Day" shows a day in Venice from sunrise to sunset. The time-lapse video shows viewers the beautiful city of Venice, or "The Floating City," with a ride up the Grand Canal and a tour from Rialto Bridge to Piazza San Marco. There are also some unique shots being taken from the moving boat, which ...
Dramatic Everest Rescue Caught On Video
May 3rd, 2012 at 8:00AM: A dramatic rescue took place on Mt. Everest this past weekend where photographer and filmmaker Corey Richards had to be evacuated from the mountain by helicopter. Much of the incident was captured on film, which offers insight into high altitude mountaineering rescue operations that can be employed to save a climber's life.
Richards was climbing the world's tallest mountain as part of the ...New Mapquest Website Allows Visitors To Explore National Parks
May 2nd, 2012 at 8:00AM: A new website, powered by MapQuest, is giving travelers a unique way to plan their next visit to America's National Parks. The site, which has launched in beta form, features detailed profiles on all 58 National Parks in the system and provides visitors with information on their history, available activities and much more.
As you would expect, the site offers readers the ability to locate ...For These Ladies, Paragliders Offered The Ultimate View Of Iceland. (Video)
May 1st, 2012 at 5:30PM: Paragliding pilots have the ultimate perch to get out and see the world. For two Icelandic women, a planned camping trip to the highlands of their country turned into one of the most mesmerizing videos I've come across.
In July 2011 two girls borrowed a 4x4, filled it with camping gear and paragliders and drove up to the Highlands of Iceland.
They experienced a new side of their own country, ...
Travel For The Inexplicable Human Connection
May 1st, 2012 at 2:30PM:
Editing a contribution to the site from Jill Paris the other day I was reviewing her bio at the end of the article and took note of the reason why she travels: "for the inexplicable human connection."
Those connections affect all of us when we travel, whether we know it or not, and it's a big part of what makes the journey so special. For me, personally, I have wonderful stories of meeting ...
Video: Yosemite In Timelapse
May 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Timelapse videos seem to be all the rage on the Internet these days but when they look as amazing as the one below, you can understand why. The 4 minute-44 second clip was shot in Yosemite National Park by filmmaker Shawn Reeder and it only serves to remind us just how beautiful that place actually is.
If you've never experienced Yosemite for yourself, there is no better time to go than in the ...
Video Of The Day: World Trade Center Back On Top of New York's Skyline
Apr 30th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
As of today, the World Trade Center is back as the tallest building in New York City. Construction crews erected steel columns that reach over 1,250 feet high, just edging out the observation deck at the Empire State Building. The skyscraper isn't expected to reach its full height for at least another year. When finished, the giant monolith will be capped with a 408-foot-tall needle that ...
Video: Visiting The Pyramids of Sudan
Apr 30th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Sudan is near the top of my list of countries I haven't been to that I want to explore. One of the main things I'm aching to see are the pyramids of Meroë. This site has dozens of pyramids built starting around 720 BC.
Meroë was one of the capitals of the Nubian Empire, which at times rivaled its more famous northern neighbor, Egypt. As archaeologists continue to excavate in the ...
No Frills Airline: 1970s Sitcom Predicts The Future Of Air Travel
Apr 27th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Do you think economy class passengers deserve better treatment? Apparently, they also did in the 1970s. This 10 minute clip from the Carol Burnett Show pokes fun at the differences between the ambiance of business class/first class and economy, also known as the "No Frills Section." While outlandish – hopefully you've never been kicked by a stewardess for putting your feet on the ...
Video: Bones And Art In The Paris Catacombs
Apr 26th, 2012 at 8:00AM:
You've probably seen videos or photos of the famous Paris Catacombs, with their miles of ossuaries holding the bones of some six million Parisians. The catacombs were created in the 18th century from existing underground quarries, and these quarries, tunnels, and other mysterious underground spaces create a network under Paris measuring more than 180 miles. It's truly a city under the city, ...
Video Of The Day: Tokyo In Slow Motion
Apr 23rd, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Just the same as New York or London, Tokyo is a fast-paced place. Filmmaker and Tokyo local Alex Lee has slowed down the hustle and bustle, artfully showcasing some of his favorite parts of the Japanese capital's most quintessential activities. The short video takes viewers on a trip through the city by foot, train and car, stopping to check out crowded trains, conveyor sushi restaurants, ...
Video: Traffic In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Apr 22nd, 2012 at 8:00AM:
I've always been intrigued by Burkina Faso. I know very little about this West African nation and that only increases the allure. It also helps that it has a cool name and its capital, Ouagadougou, has probably the coolest city name ever! While my travels have focused on North Africa and the Horn of Africa, I plan to explore West Africa one day and Burkina Faso is high on my list.
This video ...
