Brian G. Smith
Yes, cow fighting is a thing in Switzerland. Kelly DiNardo writes:
The ever-louder jangling of cowbells signalled the fighting would soon start and we hurried to get a good spot along the fence that formed the competition ring. The bigger matches take place ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
Festivals and Events
'What Shoes Should I Wear To Cow Fighting?'
Brian G. Smith
Yes, cow fighting is a thing in Switzerland. Kelly DiNardo writes:
The ever-louder jangling of cowbells signalled the fighting would soon start and we hurried to get a good spot along the fence that formed the competition ring. The bigger matches take place ...British Cyclist Chris Froome Wins 2013 Tour De France
Courtesy Sky Sports
The 100th edition of the Tour de France will come to a dramatic end today when the riders arrive in Paris at last. For the past three weeks the best cyclists in the world have been battling it out on the roads of France for the right to wear the famed ...Find The World's Best Festivals
Chip Conley, Fest300
Do you travel for food, culture or history? You can find all that and more at a festival, and a website launched this week aims to connect travelers with some of the world's most unique, exciting and unusual festivals. Fest300 is part practical ...A Day At The (Camel) Races
Kraig Becker
The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes are three of the biggest horse races on the planet, collectively making up the prestigious Triple Crown. Steeped in tradition, each of those events deftly mixes exhilarating action on the track with plenty ...Call An Ice Cream Truck On Demand Today With Uber
Today is the hottest day yet in New York City's latest heat wave, and the summer weather is no less forgiving in many other cities in the western hemisphere. To help beat the heat, car service app Uber is offering ice cream trucks on demand, today only from 11-5 p.m. in ...
Dreamy Summer Palm Springs Footage
If you want a surreal moment's break from today's mundane routine, check out this dreamy video of slow motion aerial footage from the Palm Springs Ace Hotel. Created by Nate Bolt, this film was shot during the "Seven Seconds of Summer" at the "Yes By Yes Yes" gathering. ...
Racing Boats Made From Beer Cans At Australia's 'Top End'
Kraig Becker
Tucked away in a remote corner of Australia's Northern Territory – known as the "Top End" in the local vernacular – sits the bustling and vibrant city of Darwin. A bit of a hidden gem for travelers, Darwin boasts warm, tropical weather all year long, ...Huge Summer Festival Does It All In One Day
John Davies/Flickr
Summer festivals and events scattered around the United States feature a variety of themes. At one event or another, there is surely something for everyone. It's just a matter of finding one that suits our interests and getting there. Some are small, local ...Major League Midsummer Classic No Cheap Ballgame
Eric Molina/Flickr
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is an annual game between players from the National and American Leagues, this year to be played in Queens, New York. Baseball fans will come from around the world to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, spending as ...Underwater Concert A Summertime Favorite
This time of year, festivals and events scattered around the United States are often the highlight of summer, drawing visitors from near and far. As part of a road trip, a weekend outing or just a break from summer monotony, outdoor summer concerts take advantage of the nice ...Macy's New York City July Fourth Fireworks In Time-Lapse (VIDEO)
The folks over at ANIMAL know how to churn out good, art-centric content without fail and with this video of Macy's New York City Fireworks 2013, they've done it again. I accidentally missed the fireworks show myself while disoriented at a house party on Staten Island, ...
Dueling Summer Garlic Festivals Find Common Ground
Jason Reidy/Flickr
Summer festivals and events often bring open-air concerts, barbecues, annual farm-oriented contests and more. The warm weather experienced in the United States from June through September has a way of doing that. To summer day trippers, it's often not a ...French Vintage Carnival Rides Come To NYC
Courtesy Fete Paradiso
If you are a fan of carnival rides, history, or just good old-fashioned summer fun, take a ferry out to NYC's Governor's Island this summer for a festival of vintage Parisian rides and carousels. Billed as a museum meets amusement park, Fete Paradiso ...Northern Nights Music Fest To Go On, In Spite Of Itself
Michael Dolan/Flickr
Northern Nights Music Festival is a three-day celebration of music, art, food and local culture set to run from July 19 - 21 at California's Cook's Valley Campground. Host to various acclaimed music festivals for decades, thousands of visitors attend ...8 Ways To Celebrate Oregon Craft Beer Month
Allison Park, Flickr
Ever since Henry Weinhard opened his brewery in 1856, Oregon has had a taste for beer. Since then, the state has made a name for itself in the beer world. It's one of the states with the most breweries per capita and Portland itself is home to the ...5 Ways To Preserve Your Travel Memories (That Don't Involve Photos)
LEOL30, Flickr
If you're an avid traveler, chances are you've experienced some type of fantastical sight, to which no photograph can ever do justice. Talent and camera quality have no bearing whatsoever on the ability to capture this moment, and so you resign yourself to ...#OnTheRoad: Gadling Instagram From Washington, DC
Image via Nick McKeta Photo
Happy Holiday week, everyone! My name is McLean Robbins and this week I'm taking you on a photo tour of my hometown of Washington, D.C. during one of its most popular weeks of the year – the Fourth of July! I'm taking you along for the ...Video Of The Day: New York's Gay Pride Parade In Under 2 Minutes
#fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-126629{display:none;} .cke_show_borders #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-126629, #postcontentcontainer ...Where Fireworks Freaks Go On Independence Day
Adam Baker/Flickr
As America prepares to celebrate its Independence Day this week, thoughts might turn to picnics, barbecues, an extra day off work and a patriotic display of fireworks. Look up after dark on the Fourth of July at just about any city or town in the United ...The 2013 Tour De France Begins Today!
Tour de France
Cycling fans across the globe are celebrating today as the 2013 Tour de France gets underway for the first time from the Isle of Corsica. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the race and to commemorate the occasion Tour organizers have put together a ...
