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World’s Largest Curry Festival Now On

  • September 29, 2009
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Mmm, back onto our favorite subject – food! Curry to be precise, as this week sees the start of the Brick Lane Curry Festival which runs until 10 October in…
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7 Wonders of Nature Finalists Named

  • July 22, 2009
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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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USA Celebrates Independence Day

  • July 3, 2009
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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

  • June 15, 2009
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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

  • May 29, 2009
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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

  • May 28, 2009
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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

  • May 27, 2009
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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?

  • May 26, 2009
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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

  • May 21, 2009
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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

  • May 19, 2009
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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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