Forced into a hyperventilated state upon his arrival and taken aback by his own unpreparedness, U.S. Travel and Leisure reporter, Travis "Buck" Hunter, finds shocking evidence of modern culture and women on the Isle of Man. Veteran reporter for th...
The Las Vegas of the North. A Mecca for bingo players the length and breadth of the nation. There are many descriptions of this section of the English coastline, but none come close to the actuality that is Blackpool. On the face of it, this Victorian seaside resort has everything. During the summer months, there is a mile of golden sandy beach, a fairground to rival the theme parks, more touri...
Five top tips for surviving in France, by Spoof's very own Masterchev. French speaking Taffy Masterchev gave these 5 nuggets of advice as he prepares to go on holiday this week... to Italy. 1) If attempting to speak French, make sure you take a French teacher just to embarrass both of you. 2) If asked to be on a game show, decline quickly. Napoleon's Castle is a baaad idea. 3) When asked...
Just got back from a four day trip with the lads to the United Kingdom. It was a holiday from hell from start to finish. The Flight: We booked with Ryanair from Leonardo Da Vinci airport. We were attracted by the promise of low low fares. However, with taxes and other hidden extras it came to nearly £300.00 each. One or two of the boys offered to only take hand luggage on which brought th...
Two councils on the South Coast have joined forces after hearing of the horrors of the Isle of Wight and have announced that with immediate effect they are closing the borders except for "essential services". The Media Spokesman for both Portsmout...
Part five in a series of unique and little known attractions hidden within the world's most popular travel destinations. One of the most visited attractions within the city centre of Bruxelles (Brussels), Belgium is perhaps the smallest in stature and grandeur. While close up pictures tend to feature the cherub with amazing detail suggesting larger scale, the first time visitor may be shocked...
Part four in a series of unique and little known attractions hidden within the world's most popular travel destinations. Ernest Hemingway's greatest asset was also his greatest curse. Fame had found Hemingway well before his death, and for someone who often preferred seclusion in order to write, he was often interrupted by tourists or drunken fans wherever he lived. Enter the beautiful an...
Part three in a series of unique and little known attractions hidden within the world's most popular destinations. Colder than the chilled nose of a Westward facing Camel in January, United Arab Emirates residents are uncomfortable with the weather patterns of winter, but the small city of Abu Dhabi is a gem of a destination for Northern Hemisphere travelers during December and January. Norm...
Part one in a series of unique and little known attractions hidden within the world's most popular destinations. Fish Rock While the vast majority of visitors to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming will stick to the main roads and visit the most popular attractions, others who prefer a bit more adventure can find other interesting landmarks off the beaten path. While Ansel Adams received t...
Before a gathering of Veterans in New Hartford, Connecticut, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal denied catching a case of non-specific urethritis, commonly known as the clap, while stationed in Vietnam. In defending himself from accusations that...
This time last year, the English resort town of Frigghall On Sea was just another faded seaside ghetto full of junkies, winos, and glue sniffers, wandering about among boarded up shops and abandoned fairgrounds. But this year, thanks to global war...
ICELAND- The members of the Center for Reasonable and Appreciated Politics traveled to Iceland last week to protest the active volcano which began erupting on April 15. "Of all the weeks for Earth to pull this shit," said Steven Hills, president o...
In an effort to capitalize on the economic downturn, Greyhound Lines Incorporated has revamped its efforts to reach more customers. Included in the plans are cheaper ticket prices, new streamlined buses, as well as a new destination: Funkytown, U.S.A...
After receiving the following consignment from the National Geographic Society to report upon one of the most fabulous areas of Germany called SAUERLAND (in the local dialect, Kuhlschrank = Fridge) Jaggedone tippled off to the region only to discover it really is a fridge. Stuck between Ruhrgebiet and the Kasseler Berge Sauerland/Kuhlschrank = Fridge is also well known as the "Hollandische Alpe...
Bus journeys have been halted as another volcanic ash cloud looms over Wharfedale and parts of Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales. Many travellers faced further misery as a six hour no-bus zone was imposed as far as Buckden. Bus companies warned p...
The UN President, Dr Ali Treki, has taken the unprecedented step of unilaterally stopping all forms of petroleum propelled propulsion in an effort to stem the spread of the planet damaging populous and their polluting by-products. The petrochemic...
With the heavy backlog of flights caused by the Icelandic volcano, airline companies and the government have called for volunteers to remain in exile forever. Long-haul flights are the worst hit, and British airways has been offering passengers th...
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