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5 weird and wonderful world festivals

ByAndrea Crome March 31, 2014March 29, 2014

Looking for a weird and wonderful event? There are hundreds of exciting, odd and – well, plain silly –…

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Could this be your camera?!

ByPaul Johnson February 28, 2014February 28, 2014

Have you ever dropped a camera from a light aircraft?  If so, then perhaps this is your opportunity to…

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The world’s biggest snowball fight!

ByPaul Johnson January 30, 2014January 31, 2014

The Quebec Winter Carnival, celebrating its 60th year , is asking Quebec’s population to participate in the world’s biggest…

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A clever Christmas PR stunt from WestJet

ByPaul Johnson December 11, 2013

Imagine seeing your dream Christmas presents appear before your eyes as you wait to claim your bags at the…

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Passenger wakes up from flight to find himself in a locked, cold, dark and empty plane!

ByPaul Johnson December 10, 2013

Imagine if you fell asleep on your flight and didn’t wake up on landing. Take that a step further…

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Juggling your way around Iceland

ByPaul Johnson December 1, 2013November 25, 2013

28-year-old Californian Chris Smith has combined his hobby of juggling with the making of an inspiring travel video for…

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Win a Middle-earth experience with Air New Zealand

ByPaul Johnson November 25, 2013November 25, 2013

Take a look at this video that’s been put together by Air New Zealand. It shows that in Middle-earth,…

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Where on earth is this?

ByPaul Johnson November 21, 2013March 21, 2013

A little puzzler for you today!  The sign you see pictured is actually somewhere I’ve been – a couple…

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The world’s most insane rope swings!

ByPaul Johnson October 22, 2013

Like thrills? Then about these extreme rope swings? This first video shows people swinging on a rope underneath the…

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Make a splash at the World Puddle Jumping Championships!

ByPaul Johnson October 21, 2013

Competitors from across the UK are being invited to make a splash at the inaugural World Puddle Jumping Championships,…

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Lost luggage – a little bit of fun

ByPaul Johnson September 13, 2013September 26, 2013

It’s Friday so time for a little fun. Rhod Gilbert has a way with words and here shares his…

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The world’s most amazing market?

ByPaul Johnson August 19, 2013August 19, 2013

Welcome to the Maeklong Market in Samut Songkhram, Thailand. This market has a railway track running through it and,…

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10 of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers

ByPaul Johnson August 13, 2013November 11, 2013

For me, part of the fun of travelling is trying different foods in far-flung destinations – things that you…

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Travel hangman

ByPaul Johnson August 2, 2013August 2, 2013

It is with great sadness that we are closing down the Aardvark Travel website this month. Although the site…

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Hotel bookings with a difference!

ByPaul Johnson July 30, 2013July 30, 2013

Remember those crazy Japanese game shows that became a hit in the 1980s?  Well, it seems the Japanese still…

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Don’t miss The Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland!

ByPaul Johnson June 1, 2013April 16, 2013

If you happen to be in Finland next month, you might like to get yourself along to The Wife…

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