Unusual Global Festivals That Celebrate Curious Traditions and Local Oddities

Choose to attend La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain; book official ticket through Buñol town council at least 6 weeks prior; expect ~20,000 participants on final Wednesday in August; wear sealed footwear, protective goggles, quick-dry clothing; leave valuables in hotel safe; arrive 90–120 minutes before start for easier entry. For unique artisanal displays visit Noche de […]

Read moreRead more

Authentic Ghost Towns You Can Still Visit Around the World Today

Prioritize Bodie State Historic Park, Mono County, California: 38.2120°N, 119.0116°W; elevation 8,375 ft; preserved late-19th-century mining settlement under California State Parks stewardship; no admission fee; park open year-round with ranger presence mainly May–October; State Route 270 provides access, last 13 miles unpaved – high-clearance vehicle recommended during wet periods; no potable water, no on-site services, […]

Read moreRead more