Ugly Holiday Sweater Pub Crawl

Sure fruitcake and egg nog are nice, but what if you crave a little more holiday fun?  Well, the Windy City has got you covered with a new holiday tradition that will keep you very jolly.  Pull out that hideous holiday sweater, the one that’s bedazzled, and get ready for the Limos Alive Ugly Sweater Holiday Pub Crawl. Read More »

I’m having a difficult time figuring out what the angel in this public mural is doing to the man (soldier?), but I know it looks awesome.

This piece of art is located near Waterfront Station in the Gastown area of Vancouver, BC. Gastown is named after “Gassy” Jack Deighton, which as far as nicknames go, kind of stinks. But apparently he was well thought of, hence Gastown.

The area is known for fashion, boutiques, touristy stuff and its nightlife. None of which, as far as I can tell, are gas-related.

This post is part of the UpTake Public Art Series. If you see an interesting piece of public art, snap a picture and send it in. We’ll feature it on UpTake!

Photo: ♥ Morning Glory ♥ via Flickr

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Travel Around the Internet is a weekly UpTake feature where we showcase the numerous emails we receive from you, the reader. Also, tweets, deals and stuff we stumble upon (and Digg, and reddit). Basically, it’s internet travel news all in one nice place.

Seriously, we’re a lot of fun to be around.

There’s no crying in flying — at least not on Southwest. (AOL Travel)

Snorkel for luminescence at CasaSandra on Holbox Island, Mexico. (CasaSandra)

Looking for Scottsdale luxury at an affordable price? (Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale)

Win a Disney family trip to Hollywood! (Family.com)

Looking for good surf in Los Angeles? (CBS: Best of L.A.)

Tour the rainforest by zip line and moonlight in St. Lucia! (AdrenaLUNA)

DreamWorks and Gaylord Opryland have an experience that you might like! (Gaylord Opryland)

The world’s most endangered travel destinations — see them while you can! (lonely planet)

Live your own Shark Week! (Gadling)

Jackasses on airplanes. (CNN)

Universal Orlando Resort has some Harry Potter travel deals that are just like magic! (Universal Orlando)

More travel drama re: Cuba. (MSNBC)

In need of a mancation? Here are the best places! (AskMen)

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Dancing the night away at Elvina's

If you have ever heard about the dreamy Bahamian out island of Eleuthera, then you have heard about Elvina’s. Elvina’s is the most famous hangout on the island, noted for hosting Lenny Kravitz jam sessions as well as other local and international musicians. But it’s not really the notoriety that makes Elvina’s so special.  From the music to the local characters, it’s an authentic slice of Bahamian culture. Read More »