Every year, countless people from some of the northern and central states of the country leave snow, ice and freezing temperatures behind by heading south. These "snowbirds", as they are often called, trade in their gloves and hats for sunscreen and bathing suits. Heading south to escape winter's chill is common, but some travelers do just the opposite. They pack the extra layers and the snow boots and head to the village of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden . Once they arrive, they check into their hotel, but they don't take off their heavy coats and scarves . Why? Because at Sweden's Ice Hotel, everything from the beds to tables is made out of blocks of ice . coldest places in the world during the winter season ? That was a question that a tourist company asked more than 20 years ago. They wanted more tourists so they tried something new. They built a 60 square foot igloo out of ice blocks and held an art exhibit inside. People came, but not that many. exhibit , but arrived too late. Instead of leaving, they spread out their sleeping bags and spent the night in the snow . Suddenly, a brand new idea was born! The tourist company built an entire hotel out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. They advertised this unique hotel all over the world and soon, people came to explore. Now, curious guests check in and enjoy the cold. Then, when the warmth of spring returns, the hotel melts into the ground and disappears. It will be rebuilt when winter returns.
Every year, countless people from some of the northern and central states of the country leave snow, ice and freezing temperatures behind by heading south. These "snowbirds", as they are often called, trade in their gloves and hats for sunscreen and bathing suits. Heading south to escape winter's chill is common, but some travelers do just the opposite. They pack the extra layers and the snow boots and head to the village of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden . Once they arrive, they check into their hotel, but they don't take off their heavy coats and scarves. Why? Because at Sweden's Ice Hotel, everything from the beds to tables is made out of blocks of ice . season ? That was a question that a tourist company asked more than 20 years ago. They wanted more tourists so they tried something new. They built a 60 square foot igloo out of ice blocks and held an art exhibit inside. People came, but not that many. snow . Suddenly, a brand new idea was born! The tourist company built an entire hotel out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. They advertised this unique hotel all over the world and soon, people came to explore. Now, curious guests check in and enjoy the cold. Then, when the warmth of spring returns, the hotel melts into the ground and disappears. It will be rebuilt when winter returns.
A trip to the North Island in New Zealand is full of exotic places to see. This island is home to volcanoes and beaches. It has thousands of species living in its waters. It is home to the rich culture of the Maori. One of the island's most incredible sights , however, is found deep under the ground. reach . Visitors can only get there in boats, but the journey alone is worth the trip. To get to the grotto, tourists float through a series of caves designed to delight. The beautiful and fragile growths rising up from the floor of the caves are equal only to those growing down from the ceilings . grotto is unlike anything else found on earth. It is pitch black except for the dense layer of stars glittering above visitors' heads. How are underground stars possible? They aren't. Instead, each spark in the darkness is a tiny fly found only in New Zealand. Thanks to a mix of chemical reactions, these flies glow in the dark in order to attract their food. The hungrier the flies are the brighter they glow !
A trip to the North Island in New Zealand is full of exotic places to see. This island is home to volcanoes and beaches. It has thousands of species living in its waters. It is home to the rich culture of the Maori. One of the island's most incredible sights , however, is found deep under the ground. reach . Visitors can only get there in boats, but the journey alone is worth the trip. To get to the grotto, tourists float through a series of caves designed to delight. The beautiful and fragile growths rising up from the floor of the caves are equal only to those growing down from the ceilings . grotto is unlike anything else found on earth. It is pitch black except for the dense layer of stars glittering above visitors' heads. How are underground stars possible? They aren't. Instead, each spark in the darkness is a tiny fly found only in New Zealand. Thanks to a mix of chemical reactions, these flies glow in the dark in order to attract their food. The hungrier the flies are the brighter they glow !
Food fights are messy battles, and are usually frowned on in public. If you happen to be in the Spanish town of Bunol on the last Wednesday of August, however, you had better be ready to get sticky . For the last seven decades , the city has hosted a city-wide food fight. On this hot summer day, people load up with tomatoes. It is time for La Tomatina! upset they could not be in one of Bunol's parades . To show their feelings, they grabbed some tomatoes from a nearby farming stand and began throwing them. Each year, more and more people joined. Soon an annual event was created. Today, thousands of people flock the city to participate. tomatoes is only a part of it. People also go to dances. They see fireworks. They eat lots of tasty food. When it is time for the tomato tossing to begin, business owners cover their stores with tarps . A truck arrives in town loaded with more than 100 tons of tomatoes. People pull on googles and hats-and the fun begins.
Food fights are messy battles, and are usually frowned on in public. If you happen to be in the Spanish town of Bunol on the last Wednesday of August, however, you had better be ready to get sticky. For the last seven decades, the city has hosted a city-wide food fight. On this hot summer day, people load up with tomatoes. It is time for La Tomatina! upset they could not be in one of Bunol's parades. To show their feelings, they grabbed some tomatoes from a nearby farming stand and began throwing them. Each year, more and more people joined. Soon an annual event was created. Today, thousands of people flock the city to participate. tomatoes is only a part of it. People also go to dances. They see fireworks. They eat lots of tasty food. When it is time for the tomato tossing to begin, business owners cover their stores with tarps . A truck arrives in town loaded with more than 100 tons of tomatoes. People pull on goggles and hats-and the fun begins.
