New Zealand is known worldwide for its beautiful, lush landscape. Having stood in for the imaginary lands of J.R.R. Tolkien, the areas in and around Nelson, New Zealand are awe-inspiring. The area lies near the center of the country, and is a great attraction for movie fans and nature-lovers alike. From Cape Reinga, visitors can see where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. This cape is significant to the native Maori people, and is also home to an iconic and popular lighthouse. And the Huka Falls allow you to view firsthand the enormous power of water. In this video, WatchMojo.com looks at New Zealand’s striking scenery.
I straighten my curly hair every morning…except for the summer I spent in Europe. I had remembered to pack my straightener, but I packed the wrong adapter.
Did you know that there are at least 12 different sockets in widespread use! It’s already tough enough to pack!
Continue to read how it all happened.
Located in New England, Salem is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. The city is now famous as the site of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Because of this, throughout the years Salem has served as a backdrop in literature and popular culture relating to witches. Notable examples which used Salem as a setting include the TV show ‘Bewitched,’ and Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible.’ Today, Salem continues to propagate this witchy reputation with Halloween celebrations and museums. In this video, WatchMojo.com takes a look at some activities and sites you should take in when traveling to Salem.
Today is the first day of snow for us here at WatchMojo’s main office. Just watching this video helped me warm up!
For people who love chocolate and love travel, what could be better than a chocolate museum?! Here’s a list of the best from Reuters.com
1. The Cologne Chocolate Museum; Cologne, Germany
2. Musee les Secrets du Chocolat; Geispolsheim, France
3. Pannys Amazing World of Chocolate, Phillip Island Chocolate Factory; Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
4. Choco-Story Chocolate Museum; Bruges, Belgium
5. Museu de la Xocolata; Barcelona, Spain
6. The Chocolate Museum (Musee du Chocolat); St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
7. Choco-Story Chocolate Museum; Prague, Czech Republic
8. Candy Americana Museum, Wilbur Chocolate; Lititz, Pennsylvania
9. Chocolate Museum; Jeju-do Island, South Korea
10. Nestle Chocolate Museum; Mexico City, Mexico
I need to start buying this brand of pantyhose! Mine never go through anything like this and still always seem to rip…
Its label as one of the United States’ most unique cities is in part due to its history of multiculturalism that permeates every aspect of life there. New Orleans is found on the banks of the Mississippi River, and there is a large portion of the city which is found below sea level. The city’s unique location was a liability when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005. The Big Easy was ravaged by the storm, but has since rebuilt and is again a popular destination for tourists. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about the birthplace of jazz: New Orleans.
Mr. Bumble, a pet skunk has been put on a crash diet after ballooning to double his size due to enjoying two bacon sandwiches a day.
Mr Bumble tips the scales at nearly 15lbs - twice his recommended weight. The North American skunk is being cared for at the Tropiquaria Zoo at Washford Cross where they are working on brining Mr. Bumble down to 7lbs.
The park pwner Chris Moiser said,
“He’s a very sociable little creature and loves all the attention being lavished on him here.
‘He’s on a vegetarian diet at the moment. It’s very much like a human weight watching issue with plenty of exercise.”
The culture of the Netherlands differs from region to region, but it is well-known that the Dutch people showcase a willingness to adopt certain characteristics of exotic cultures, while preserving their own identity. Traditional to the culture of the Netherlands are tulips and sweeping flower gardens, windmills, blue and white pottery called Delftware, and wooden craft work such as clogs or boats. In this video, WatchMojo.com checks out the world’s largest flower garden, as well as a neighborhood featuring well-preserved windmills and houses, Amsterdam’s canals, Delftware pottery, and a wealth of other elements traditional to Dutch culture.
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