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@ kevinzim

We see snakes as frightening and underhanded. However, Chinese people cook it and eat it with enchantment.

You can find snakes, as dogs, in any restaurants. In winter, you will find it in the form of stew as they say it keeps you warm (like dogs) and has aphrodisiac virtues.

You will have to choose the one you will eat while it is still alive. And before starting eating your meal you will need to do the two glasses ceremonial, which can be fast (or not) and disgusting: a red glass and a green one, one full of bile and the other full of snake’s blood. You won’t be able to start eating before drinking all of that!!

Everything is eatable in snake!!!

You can eat any part in any kind of way: You can make chips from its skin; you can fry it or make a soup of it… mmmmmm…
You can also find it in pharmacies: It relieves you of rheumatisms and, more surprisingly, of malaria crisis.
For older people, snake is used also used as protector against the Devil spirit and as Viagra.

@ kamoda

Till now, the Bala train or Shinkansen run 186 miles per hour and has reached 501 travels.

The Japanese train company, Central Japan Railway, has said that in 2025 the fastest magnetic levitation train of the world will be running and will reach 342 miles per hour.

The first line that reached the speed of 186 miles an hour cost 44.410 millions of dollars.
This project was not only a speed record; it was also a perfect example of ecologic transport as it does not discharge pollutants in the atmosphere.

Although these systems, in theory, can go past 435 miles an hour, it will be a whole experience to reach 342 miles an hour and seeing (or not) the landscape running fast in front of us.

It’s always the same old thing every year:

Where will I spend my holiday this year?

The question is always the same: Is it better to choose a popular destination where all housings are fully booked, such beaches in the South of France where prices really high for school holiday, or rather pitching on an unusual trip, the one that will give you unforgettable memories?

@ DannyBen

We are, more and more, looking for something new, something that we are not used to see or not used to do, a way to escape completely from our routine.

Moreover, between you and me, holiday in a 5 stars complex will leave less mark than a trip in the heart of a chosen city, living like locals, discovering customs and traditions.

We have to know that in 40 years the amount of tourists has been multiplied by 10 (from 70 million to 700 million), and that the WTO (World Tourism Organisation) expects 1, 5 billion of travellers for 2020.

The most chosen destinations are almost soaked with a record of 44 million of people in New York, 15 millions in Venice, 11 millions in Egypt, even in Antarctic there are 6 times more tourists than in 1990.

So, you had better to chose a “virgin” place, and to mix with locals; your memories can only be better, and your experience, unique.

Then, have a good holiday, and send postcards, we are always pleased to get some…

@ jorge.correa

Sometimes we don’t need to go far away to enjoy some wonderful things worth listed in the Guinness book.

In the Rabassa, in Andorra, there is the TOBOTRONC, known from its technical name, Alpine Coaster and which is the biggest toboggan of the world with a 3,2 miles track.

Its 2,2 miles to come down (with control) and its 1,2 miles to get up by means of a ski lift make, without doubt, one of the most attractive activity of the Pyrenees, as much for kids as for adults.

@ jqmj

This new attraction enables to enjoy striding inside the forest, sitting on a sledge.
You will get down in 8 minutes; so if you want to visit a little bit you had better to know how to manage this two people vehicle. The one on the back is in charge to control the engine in bends with two sticks.
This attraction has got 100 wagons (or sledges), each one can hold 2 people; Kids under 12 years old have to go with adults.

A suggestion to have fun safe and with respect of the nature, which give another perspective of the forest.

In this crisis situation, the word “free” is a big attraction for travelers. The Travel European Commission has offered a top 10 of the best free activities in Europe that we can enjoy for the next months.

Germany

@ dalbera

The famous museum in Berlin, in the middle of the river Spree , offers free entry to the 5 museums every Thursdays from 2pm.

France

The ring of Kerry sums up all virtues and attractions of this Gaelic country: Gold and hiking in the green hills, fishing in the rivers and fine sand beaches. That’s not all; the area is an authentic museum in the open air with prehistoric buildings, castles and monasteries.

Estonia

The city of Navarra, located at the Russian border, is the most oriental point of the European Union. The Teutonic Knights castle is from the century XIII and it is split up by a river. Over there all kind of concerts and other open air events are going on.

Hungary

Already famous for its Red Bull, the Air Race takes place in Budapest from August 19th and 20th, with dozen of pilots doing acrobatics and jumping from bridges in a minimum of time.

Switzerland

The street Parade in Zurich goes on in August. It’s a colorful party with electronic music, it’s actually a huge “RAVE PARTY” which succeed with dignity to the “love Parade” in Berlin.

@ Javi Vte Rejas

England

London is famous to be expensive. Taking a look at these countless treasures and works of arts from the Britannic museum and the national Gallery is priceless. That’s why it’s free…

Belgium

The sentence “free beer” has a special meaning in this country that produces some of the best beer worldwide. The Haacht beer offers a free tour with 2 degustation of their beer included.

Norway

“The Scream”, famous Edvard Munch’s paint, can be contemplated in the national gallery in Oslo, with Cézanne’s, Gauguin’s, Picasso’s works of art.

Austria

In the city of Innsbruck, the “hiking bus” is free from end of May till October for all costumers of the city and for the ones being around this city, it will be free if you acquire the Club Innsbruck Card. Of course, there is a vast hiking program.