Havana's carsTo walk around Havana, you could be forgiven for thinking you had stumbled into a curious automotive museum or a recreation of the film Grease.
Sunday in HarajukuOnly in Japan could this "spontaneous" Harajaku street display of counter-culture fashion, wild hair and loud rock bands be so well organised.
The Laundry Bar, MiamiOne of the most unique venues in Miami, The Laundry Bar combines fully operational washers and dryers with a fully stocked bar.
Catacombs, ParisThe catacombs of Paris is a labyrinth of ancient quarries where the bones of more than six million Parisians have been stored since 1810 to ease the problem of overpopulated cemeteries.
1 - 4 Aug 2008 (annual)
And you're thinking it's just the name that's a bit funny with this one? Well think again. The Muff Festival features daft competitions, street partying, parades and copious consumption of alcohol.
3 - 4 Aug 2008 (annual)
The National Traction Engine Steam Rally is a two-day steam engine bonanza in Stradbally that all the family will enjoy. There are steam train rides, stone crushing and a carnival parade.
Aug 2008 (annual)
Not many people know that it is possible to be an expert at sauna bathing. The idea behind this novel sport, practiced in the Finnish town of Heinola, is to sit as still and as upright as possible, for as long as possible, while the heat is cranked up and up. Stamina, a well-hyrdated body and a streak of madness help.
Aug 2008 (annual)
Join the party at the Barba e Baffi (beard and moustache) European Championship, held every year on Campo Campidelli in Grottaglie.
4 - 9 Sep 2008 (annual)
During the Ars Electronica Festival, Linz turns into a futuristic city. A fascinating fusion of art and science, it provides a meeting place for artists and cyber enthusiasts, a trade show for technological companies and a forum for international debate.
4 - 7 Sep 2008 (annual)
The Hillsborough Oyster Festival at The Plough Inn attracts around 15,000 visitors to the pretty Georgian village for a weekend of slippery shennanigans. As always, the main purpose of the festival is to raise money for charity.
