It was over four decades ago that the Beatles were at the top of their game. But, for some reason, their music transcends generations. And with the advent of The Beatles’ Rock Band, a whole new generation will likely be introduced to their music. Check out these real-world locations that were frequented by or connected to the Beatles:
Cavern Club, Liverpool - a replica of the club where the Fab Four played over 300 gigs, built from the bricks of the original building.
Abbey Road Crossing, London - the location of the crosswalk where the Abbey Road album cover was photographed.
The Royal Albert Hall, London - The Beatles played this venue numerous times, once even sharing the stage with the Rolling Stones.
Hamburg, Germany - The early Beatles honed their craft in this city.
Amsterdam Hilton, the Netherlands - The location of John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s first Be-In for Peace.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal - The location of John and Yoko’s next Bed-In, and where the song, “Give Peace a Chance,” was recorded.
Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York - A memorial to John Lennon.
Candlestick Park, San Francisco - August 29th, 1969 was the Beatles’ next-to-last concert at Candlestick Park.
Rishikesh, India - After a week long meditation course with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales, the boys followed him to his ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Savile Row/Apple Studios, London - Location of the Beatles’ final rooftop performance.
Learn more about John and Yoko’s Montreal Bed-In for Peace in this video:
Whether it’s culture, skiing, the beach or just some crazy parties you’re seeking, Spring Break is the time to unwind. Check out this list of the hottest places to visit on spring break this year:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dominican Republic
Gulf Coast
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Miami
Montreal
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
San Diego
Check out WatchMojo’s suggestions for Spring Break destinations:
In this video discover the Winter Bar . It is the chosen venue for trendy Montrealers who come here for the urban ambiance and engaging decor. For more information click Here
Check out this list of locations where you’ll get the best bang for your buck.
Stockholm, Sweden
Now: $1 buys 7.9 Sweden kronor (SEK)
June 2008:$1 bought 6 SEK
Increase in value of the dollar: 32%Reykjavik, Iceland
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Increase in value of the dollar: 52%Bruges, Belgium
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June 2008: $1 bought 0.64 EUR
Increase in value of the dollar: 23%Madrid, Spain
Now: $1 buys 0.79 EUR
June 2008: $1 bought 0.64 EUR
Increase in value of the dollar: 23%Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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June 2008: $1 bought 1.05 AUD
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Increase in value of the dollar: 41%Istanbul, Turkey
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Increase in value of the dollar: 42%Montreal, Canada
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June 2008: $1 bought 0.99 CAD
Increase in value of the dollar: 29%Enniskerry, Ireland
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June 2008: $1 bought .64 EUR
Increase in value of the dollar: 23%
The train can be a great way to travel - you can just sit back, relax, have a drink and watch the scenery pass by. Sometimes, the train ride can be a trip in itself. Here’s a list of some of the best train trips in North America:
Empire Builder: Glacier National Park
Copper Canyon Train: Mexico
Coast Starlight: The American West Coast
Princess Rail Tours: Alaska
Canyonlands: The American Southwest
Rocky Mountaineer: Canada
Adirondack: New York City to Montreal
Downeaster: The American Northeast
Skunk Train: California
Crescent Train: New York City to New Orleans
This list of the funniest places in the world has nothing to do with their names (although you could rack up quite a list of those!). These are the places you should go if you want to laugh. Check it out:
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California
International Comedy Festivals in Montreal, Edinburgh, and Melbourne
Chicago, Illinois
Manhattan, New York
Mumbai, India
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