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:
While you have to admit the recession sucks, there are some positive results. One is that travel, if you can afford it, can be relatively cheap, depending where you go. Either airfares are down, or the local currency is sagging so everything once you arrive is discounted. Here are a few locations you should think about taking advantage of before the recession ends:
Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile on the #1 cheap recession destination, Hungary:
If a traditional church wedding isn’t your thing, you’re in luck: Creative couples are finding new ways to make their big day different. Check out this list of unique places to get hitched:
- The British Airways London Eye in England
Say your nuptials while overlooking the Thames River, Parliament, and the Tower Bridge.
- Ferris Wheel in Vienna, Austria
Get an aerial view of one of Europe’s most romantic cities.
- Marriage in the Sky, Anywhere
You and your wedding party could be suspended 164 feet in the air.
- Skibo Castle in Dornoch, Scotland
This is where Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married.
- Liebig Dome in New Zealand
Say, “I do” on an isolated mountain top.
- Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada
Rebuilt each December, Quebec’s ice hotel offers packages that include a civil celebrant, a bottle of champagne and handmade ice flutes that are created especially for each couple.
- Four Seasons Nudist Resort near Toronto, Canada
At least you won’t have to buy an expensive wedding dress.
Check out WatchMojo’s video profile of Quebec’s Ice Hotel:
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:
Looking at a monument is like an historical study in itself: many of these structures and sculptures have survived for many years. Here is a list of ten monuments you should check out, if you get the chance:
Check out WatchMojo’s profile of the Washington Monument:
Who hasn’t at one point wondered what it would be like to ride a water buffalo? Yeah, okay me neither. But clearly someone wants to do it. Check out this list of exotic animals you can ride in different areas of the world:
Ride a Water Buffalo in Vietnam
Ride an Ostrich in South Africa
Ride a Camel in Egypt
Ride a Llama in the United States
Ride a Yak in China
Ride an Elephant in Thailand
Ride a Giant Tortoise in Kenya
Ride a pony that’s painted to look like a zebra in China
Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile of the Western Cape of South Africa, complete with ostrich riding:
I guess you could say it’s a floating hotel. Located in Sweden, the hotel sits atop pontoons, and allows access to the sea.
Sometimes, an author is inspired by his or her surroundings. Here is a list of locations that inspired some of the most important novels of recent history:
What: The Little Women House
Where: Concord, Massachusetts, USAWhat: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasured Island
Where: Saranac Lake, New York, USAWhat: The Mark Twain Home: Tom Sawyer’s Stomping Grounds
Where: Hannibal, Missouri, USAWhat: Anne of Green Gables Country
Where: Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, CanadaWhat: Brontë Parsonage Museum
Where: Haworth, EnglandWhat: Hans Christian Andersen House: Denmark’s Storyteller Supreme
Where: Odense, DenmarkWhat: The Anne Frank House: Life in the Secret Annex
Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A new hotel being built in Dubai, the Palazzo Versace (like the fashion house), plans to give its guests every luxury, including a refrigerated beach. A series of tubes and pipes would be placed underneath the sand to absorb the heat. Temperatures in this area often range between 105-122 degrees.
This is angering environmentalists who were hoping for a trend toward sustainable travel. This, of course, is the opposite. Read more…
So, beds are £6 (like $12-ish). You get no breakfast, and you’d be sleeping in a nuclear bunker. Here’s what you DO get for your money: ear plugs to cancel noise from the ventilation system, hot water bottles (instead of central heating), complimentary slippers for walking on the icy concrete floor, and the CHANCE to take a hot morning shower (if your name gets picked, you’re in!) By the way, it’s in Switzerland. Cause you were gonna go, right?
I get that people want to travel cheaply, but come on. Read more…
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