7 Wonders of Nature Finalists Named
The 28 finalists of the New 7 Wonders of Nature have just been announced and the list reads like a dream must-see list on a round-the-world holiday itinerary, in alphabetical…
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World Events and Festivals
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Events, festivals and celebrations
USA Celebrates Independence Day
PureTravel wishes everyone celebrating American Independence Day across the world a Happy Fourth of July!
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3 Bizarre Festivals Of The Week
At PureTravel we’re suckers for weird and bizarre festivals across the world. And the Baby-Leaping Festival, where the Devil leaps over a row of babies, which on paper seems a…
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Happy Birthday Pinocchio
Many children have grown up with the story of Pinocchio, the fairytale boy carved from wood whose nose grows longer with every lie he tells. Pinocchio was created by Italian…
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Where To Celebrate The Dragon Boat Festival
Today Chinese communities throughout the world will be holding dragon boat races to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. The festivals honors the patriot poet Chu Yuan who drowned himself in…
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Children’s Day In Nigeria
We couldn’t let today pass without mentioning that it is Children’s Day in Nigeria. Children’s Day is celebrated on various days throughout the world and the event honors children. In…
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Who Is The Biggest Fool?
I’m sure we could all think of a contender for the title of the biggest fool! To be called the biggest fool of 2009 is however the most sought after…
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Sheep Festival v Lawn Mower Championships
The merits of sheep versus a lawn mower to keep the garden lawn situation under control has long been debated, but now the two go head to head in the…
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1,000 Samurai Warrior Procession
The Grand Festival of Spring, Shunki Reitaisai, features an amazing procession of 1,000 men dressed as samurai warriors. The procession is called Hyakumono-Zoroe Sennin Gyoretsu and is the highlight of…
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Eurovision Best and Worst Entries 2009
Well it’s Eurotrash Eurovision time once again! It comes round quicker every year and fortunately our resident Eurovision expert Paul is on hand with his hot 2009 predictions. Update: Looks…
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