Happy Birthday Pinocchio
Many children have grown up with the story of Pinocchio, the fairytale boy carved from wood whose nose grows longer with every lie he tells. Pinocchio was created by Italian…
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May 2009
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Where To Celebrate The Dragon Boat Festival
Today Chinese communities throughout the world will be holding dragon boat races to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. The festivals honors the patriot poet Chu Yuan who drowned himself in…
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Children’s Day In Nigeria
We couldn’t let today pass without mentioning that it is Children’s Day in Nigeria. Children’s Day is celebrated on various days throughout the world and the event honors children. In…
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Who Is The Biggest Fool?
I’m sure we could all think of a contender for the title of the biggest fool! To be called the biggest fool of 2009 is however the most sought after…
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Top 8 Travel Myths Exposed!
Here are just some of the great travel myths that we have come across and please do let us know your own personal travel myths. 1. Book Early and Save…
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Sheep Festival v Lawn Mower Championships
The merits of sheep versus a lawn mower to keep the garden lawn situation under control has long been debated, but now the two go head to head in the…
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The King Of Adventure Travel – Alan Whicker
Alan Whicker is the highly regarded UK journalist and broadcaster who has been delivering reports from across the world for the last 50 years. We at PureTravel admire the travel…
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1,000 Samurai Warrior Procession
The Grand Festival of Spring, Shunki Reitaisai, features an amazing procession of 1,000 men dressed as samurai warriors. The procession is called Hyakumono-Zoroe Sennin Gyoretsu and is the highlight of…
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It’s Official! – The UK Is Full Of Wind
The UK has just announced ambitious plans to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The go ahead has been given to the €2.2bn project called the London Array. The…
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Eurovision Best and Worst Entries 2009
Well it’s Eurotrash Eurovision time once again! It comes round quicker every year and fortunately our resident Eurovision expert Paul is on hand with his hot 2009 predictions. Update: Looks…
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