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03 Jun 2009

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.

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Learn more about John and Yoko’s Montreal Bed-In for Peace in this video:

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category: travel
20 Mar 2009

A British couple caught having sex on the beach in Dubai last year made international headlines when the two were arrested, fined and deported for the act.  It’s fairly common knowledge nowadays that Dubai is and has been seeking to uphold their religious morals.  Included in this effort are “suggestions” for tourists involving crude language, clothing choices, and public displays of affection.  Actually, they are now more than mere “suggestions:” they are instructions that may at some point become law, which could result in numerous arrests.  Dubai straddles a line between having a booming tourism industry, and preserving their conservative sensibilities.

Things that could be outlawed (and are currently frowned upon) include:

  • Dancing and playing loud music in public will be banned.
  • Couples kissing, holding hands or hugging could face fines or detention.
  • Miniskirts and skimpy shorts would no longer be tolerated outside hotels and other private areas.
  • Bikini wearers also could be chased off public beaches and only allowed on the fenced-off sands of luxury resorts.
  • Drinking alcohol outside licensed premises.
  • Swearing and displaying rude gestures in public.

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Check out WatchMojo’s travel profiles on Dubai:

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