http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/World-Travel-blog.html en-us World Travel Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:08:01 -0400 Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:08:01 -0400 spiralwhirledtravels.com http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/festivals-calendar.html95868a9478e984d47ce69b65b8d0a9f6Need a festivals calendar for your next jaunt abroad? Spiral Whirled Travels' festivals schedule has locations, dates and links. . . Wed, 9 Jan 2013 02:19:33 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/festival-calendar-by-country.html3e0f0bb54286692222722696dca2be7cReady to travel? Check out our Festival Calendar of world events, as sorted by country. Spiral Whirled Travels is a one stop resource for your travel research. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 02:18:22 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/calendar-events-by-type.html4f10bfa6d40609680b6584ad6f714504Spiral Whirled Travels' Calendar Events by Type helps you search for the perfect events to suit the sofa spuds, the Bacchanalian partiers, thrill seekers and food snobs. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 01:37:50 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-nepal.htmlc83b165f1ce14e1385e232a414a79c1eTravel Nepal for so much more than climbing Mount Everest and trekking Annapurna. Explore Kathmandu, Pokara and Lumbini to fly with birds, go on pilgrimage, or travel through time. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:31:01 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/international-holiday-calendar.html4b22d656e4041b1d20db49ae13d592efFederal and religious holiday calendar for countries around the world. Includes major dates for Jewish, Muslim and Christian holidays, as well as government holidays. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:57:20 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/world-festivals.htmlfcfb02dbc4f57e51930d2c2fd4eb4f7fIf you're traveling abroad and wondering what world festivals and events are happening in the areas you'll be visiting, wonder no more. Spiral Whirled Travels' world festival calendar provides a handy guide for finalizing an itinerary. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:20:30 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/cave-hotels.html44fa5f9ac8b367262f0a58156a85bd9dVacation like a caveman. Natural and cave hotels are the bedrock of truly unique travels, and we have some suggestions for you here. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:43:58 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/heros-journey-act-three.htmle3f7bc0415c76f964771741029806db8You are the hero, your life is the journey. Follow in the footsteps of heros from reality, fiction, folklore and mythology. Sun, 3 Jun 2012 15:19:36 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/heros-journey-act-two.htmlb684f932c5e6878994808d1b650ca4c8You are the hero, your life is the journey. Follow in the footsteps of heros from reality, fiction, folklore and mythology. Sun, 3 Jun 2012 15:19:33 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/unusual-hotels-unique-stays.html8401c9c51be19979b43718be79fdc952Unusual Hotels grace the globe for when you're tired of the ho-hum corporate chains. Channel your inner adventurer and try something different for a change. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:14:31 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/unique-hotels-weird-accommodations.htmla970226fa1518ef351a3b276cb8ab076There are some truly weird accommodations in the world. When you're ready to ditch the corporate chains and try an adventure in a unique hotel, you might check out some of these. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:13:20 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/steampunk-travel-2.html47bb6e8afdf65f5a3490cf13f9023497Travel the world steampunk style by airship, steam train, hot air balloon, submersible, tall sailing ship, and steamship, plus time travel via jet. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:33 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/site-map.html70e23c4e97e7611ed61bfdcefe0dbd2aSpiral Whirled Travels offers an imaginative take on World Travel. Combining Time Travel with Culture, Literature, Nature, Adventure and Flights of Fancy, we offer Vacation Ideas for every type of explorer. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:30 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/world-travel.htmla78ebdd18b02368b9f52bbed055bb344World travel means going outside the familiar to discover different cultures and experience some of the wonders of the world. Spiral Whirled Travels has travel tips to help you with your vacation ideas. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:27 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/vacation-ideas.htmlb96334b32047c2dcf92f3e23d53c8f98The best vacation ideas come from inspired storytelling that has captured our hearts and minds before we even think of planning a trip. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:53:54 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/ancient-greek-culture.html93dde057cc6b37084bffa4360f9674efWe credit ancient Greek culture with things like marathon races, the first lighthouse, and the first winches and cranes. But did you know we could also credit Greek history with vending machines and robots? Thu, 10 May 2012 01:33:03 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/steampunk-sci-fi-fantasy-comics.html4615df0be1cf08a9edd6d52088489286Though fictional genres like Steampunk, Sci Fi, Fantasy and Comic books involve adventures that take place in your mind, we can show you ways to experience them in the real world as well. Mon, 7 May 2012 10:01:24 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/world-travel-movies-and-songs.html738a9c1641602dc18d9debb1380674edWorld travel is often inspired by our favorite movies, or songs. When you think of different parts of the world, what movies or songs come to your mind? Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:17:32 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/flights-of-fancy.htmld385b93cb6ee8bffa73f58e9be4d4d3bFlights of Fancy are imaginary journeys--a form of specialty travel, if you will--across your inner landscape. Think Sci Fi, Steampunk or any fiction that gives wings to your adventurous spirit Fri, 6 Apr 2012 06:08:04 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/japan-travel.htmlade391bcd5b7b2af592d493556c545f9Japan travel offers something for everyone. From history buffs to hedonists, athletes to mathletes, craftsmen or collectors all will find destinations to please. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:39:40 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-india-4.html3a32ae000bb6eca715c30f22225dd5ceWhether traveling India to ride the Darjeeling Toy Train, puttering off to Mumbai for some nightlife, or delving into the history of Sikkim, India offers exotic flavors for travelers of every stripe. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:36:30 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/colombo-fashion.html43250841a5a61fc18ef944218d8b1c94The Colombo Fashion Hot Spots itinerary was created in honor of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2012. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:24:31 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/heros-journey.html316c6d94ff47ec86f4fcbd1dca76ddc7You are the hero, your life is the journey. Follow in the footsteps of heros from reality, fiction, folklore and mythology. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:19:56 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/sri-lanka.htmlccafef4294d861c9a0c485702a9508c7A bit about Sri Lanka, a magical island that has inspired trade and imagination throughout history. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:49:00 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/steampunk-travel-resources.html24746e228e367808b404aeb7e123cbd4Travel the world steampunk style by airship, steam train, hot air balloon, submersible, tall sailing ship, and steamship, plus time travel via jet. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:04:56 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/steampunk-travel.html4ee1c0189d67329c4e61c5f971c023ffTravel the world steampunk style by airship, steam train, hot air balloon, submersible, tall sailing ship, and steamship, plus time travel via jet. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:04:54 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/indiana-jones-travel.html01168e5b469e69656ffdfc57c8a5139aThis world travel vacation idea for Spiral Whirled Travels is based on the places where Indiana Jones has been in his films, as well as the film locations! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:51:54 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/twilight.html1a8b45f41018ab9b72fa4332f314cd05Spiral Whirled Travels offers vacation ideas that let you combine the real world with your Twilight flights of fancy. Pop Culture Tourism at its most fun! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:06:09 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-india-2.html174e8d121b7a36e8eccef8077cf1d06fTravel to India to experience the white beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal and the holy city of Mathura. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 01:33:24 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-india-1.html6bff2ecc9c8319623196fb5c28d802f0Why flock to the Golden Triangle with all the other tourists when you travel India? To start, going to India without seeing the Taj Mahal is like going to Italy and not eating pasta. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 01:31:13 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-india-3-jaipur.htmle2b3040c3d0efcef50e89706725194f9The pink city of Jaipur is a must see stop when you travel India. The city and state of Rajasthan is practically littered with palaces and exotic sights. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 01:22:34 -0500 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/wife-carry-race.html741270a66c7695464603b94ffb48a13eThe North American Wife Carrying Championship race takes place in Maine at Sunday River Ski Resort, every Columbus Day in October. Finland, where this Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:02:35 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/korean-culture.htmlb542788c61a7865f7ff285cdcc662e31Korean culture is one of the oldest in the world, and some of the very characteristics of the society today comes from ancient Korean history, which Is closely tied to Chinese and Japanese history. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:24:19 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/japanese-pop-culture.htmlc1938cf478185a54daaf13712c0477cfMention Japanese Pop Culture in the west, and visions of Pokemon and Sanrio gifts come to mind. But Japanese popular culture has deep roots in the arts and history. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:22:50 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/japanese-culture.html3c83513c9e73b5cf1e58b8845e6b636cToday’s Japanese Culture is deeply rooted in geographical factors and cultural influences from China. Find out where the Japanese get their embedded sense of honor, and how the culture of Japan benefits today. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:21:00 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/ancient-chinese-culture.html9dde48499bfdb5dc5287fdafb6bf6fb1Ancient Chinese Culture exceeds the bounds of most of our imaginations. From the terracotta army to the Forbidden City, we must first look at Chinese history to understand the culture of the many Chinese provinces. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:10:53 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/kenya-travel.html0aa826b4f659f495563e0b2ee0eb476cTravel Kenya and you'll see a good portion of what Africa has to offer. You’'ll find reefs to snorkel, mountains to climb, deserts to explore, safaris and so much more. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:05:47 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/world-culture.html7d6ab8bc0f802cb055201d7281c521b6What is world culture and how do you even begin to explore it, let alone understand it? Some basic history helps, along with language basics and tidbits for getting by. We have some great world cultur Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:03:14 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-in-china-2.html9c4039c80c3b8421ff8608ded084e138Travel in China offers a wealth of possibilities along the Silk Road, Shanghai and Beijing, whether you're searching for history or modernity. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:50:01 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-in-china-1.htmlda34851886857a5d095cd0050e43d5aaYou can take a full year to travel in China and still not see it all. That's both good and bad news for world travel buffs. Here are some places you should see on your China tour. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:32:41 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/tanzania-travel.html0d6731c37e4e6622c6cbf917cc12cf13From the top of Kilimanjaro to the furthest Zanzibar island, Tanzania travel offers world trekkers a variety of sights, sounds and cultural textures. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 23:48:07 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-to-morocco.htmld8ad9eb8a28d403d2c72da3281a7d6efWhat do you need to know before you travel to Morocco this year? From Casablanca to Marrakesh to Tangier, the mystery of this country with ancient roots enchants and confounds. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 23:39:00 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/travel-egypt.htmld6c35575401816fee8062680302d230dWant to travel Egypt? Explorers have gone there for centuries, established dynasties and left indelible marks on the culture. It may be time to let Egypt leave its mark on you. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 23:31:57 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/index.html56cc61068e5022020c730d5f1faae348Spiral Whirled Travels offers an imaginative take on World Travel. Combining Time Travel with Culture, Literature, Nature, Adventure and Flights of Fancy, we offer Vacation Ideas for every type of explorer. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 04:25:23 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/aboriginal-culture.html73c51fe013209ec06daea89466238075The Aboriginal culture of the indigenous peoples of Australia holds subtle nuances in tradition, history and beliefs. Find out more about the Aborigines, Dreamtime and their . . . Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:26:46 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/aztec-culture.htmlf74fedd773002b24364428dce31e9ea0Aztec culture flourished for about three centuries, a mere blink of the world culture eye. But the impression the Aztecs left survives centuries afterward. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:10:51 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/global-calendar-of-festivals-and-events.html35a39adfdd112e7220b324cbeb3c79f2Like all good travelers, our Global Festival and Events Calendar is constantly growing in the cultural sense. To continue its expansion, and therefore our own, Spiral Whirled Travels constantly updates its festival website pages. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:56:52 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/Global-Calendar-of-Festivals.html27f260ec251f45dd32b92df1b9c5141dLike any good traveler, our Global Calendar of Festivals is always expanding in a cultural sense. Here's your opportunity to share some of the cool things you've done while traveling. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:52:39 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/indian-culture.html441eee46bc2baf4b554269170e7617a5Indian culture, culture of India, history of India Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:50:35 -0400 http://www.spiralwhirledtravels.com/celtic-culture.html704c008a5e4e950bec34d210f47128e9Ancient Celtic culture consists of more than the Druids and standing stones we normally associate with what is now the United Kingdom. The Celts were spread across most of Europe. . . Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:43:28 -0400