There were a sneak peek of the art cars on Friday at the Art Car Ball from 7-10 p.m. at Miller Plaza. This free evening included costumes, dance music, and cars that light up in the night. There were trophies and bragging rights for the most creative attire. credit: Michael Miller  Read More →

The group called “Sparifankerl-Pass” is successfully revitalising a historical tradition from the Alps region. It is a bizarre, fun ritual that focuses on the darker aspect of Christmas with the Sparifankerl Pass. credit: tribp  Read More →

The Edmonton Expo 2013 had over 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, almost 3 times as much as last year\’s event. It took place in halls EFGH at the Edmonton Expo Centre located at Northlands. The guest line up this year was pretty good. Karl Urban was there on Saturday and Ron Perlman on Sunday. The organizers were very excited for year two of the convention. credit: Kay Pike  Read More →

The Happiest 5k on the Planet is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. The Color Run is a five-kilometer race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Although the colour powder is entirely non-toxic and eco-friendly. This is one amazing run you won’t want to miss! Two rules: – wear white at the starting line – finish plastered in color credit: Dorian Miguel Ospino caro  Read More →

The wagon adventure of a lifetime took place in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This trip was for anyone with a horse or team of horses and wagon that loves to camp. What could be better than spending 4 days with your horses. credit: tslane888  Read More →

The Island of Burano, in the Venetian lagoon, is made of picturesque canals lined with brightly colored houses, about an hour away from Venice. It is also famous for its artisan lace makers. Visitors can enjoy lunch or a drink and buy some lace from a local artist. Families used to paint their homes in bright colors to designate where their family’s quarters ended and a neighbor’s began, as well as to make their homes more visible from the sea. The typical Burano’s houses are mainly squared-shaped... 

Trees of Mystery is an 8/10th of a mile hike through Sequoia Sempervirens with and optional 1 mile wilderness trail and Gondola Skytrail into the tree tops and viewing deck. This family-oriented roadside attraction can be seen for miles due to the towering, 49-ft. tall statue of lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his shorter 35-ft. companion statue of a blue ox named Babe. The trail, museum, gift shop, restaurant and motel are perfect for family or group travelers. The trail is open and maintained year-round.... 

Creating scrap metal sculptures gives old materials a new purpose. Every piece has its own history and memory, bent and torn from being used for a long time. With creations such as scrap metal animals, artworks become more intricate and detailed with the texture of the various metal elements that have been fused together to create them. Many hobbyists would consult with this kind of art. credit: The Amazings  Read More →

The Cerro Negro volcano is a big smoking hill in the northwestern part of Nicaragua, waiting to surf and toboggan down it. The volcano is only about 500 meters high (675 meters above sea level), but the ascent is steep and tough. The slope is a full 40° in places, and the ride is fast and hot. Cerro Negro is the most recent basaltic cinder cone to form in the western hemisphere. credit: Beth and Anth credit: Beth and Anth credit: Beth and Anth credit: Beth and Anth credit: rapidtravelchai credit:... 

Snow and ice sculptures was taken at the 29th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. It is one of world’s four largest international ice festivals, along with Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada’s Quebec Winter Carnival, and Norway’s Ski Festival. It is home to massive ice sculptures that have been created for a special winter festival that attracts millions of visitors every year. credit:...