Vending machines pop out live hairy crabs
“August until October is the prime season for hairy crabs in China, and to ensure people makes the most of the season, one shop vendor has stocked a vending machine full of live crabs, available day and night,” explains PSFK. Last week the vending machine was “stocked with live crabs appeared on a street in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. The machine sells the crabs for CNY 20 (USD 3.27) and each come with vinegar and two bags of ginger tea….to enjoy a home-cooked crab in China. Mr. Liu is hoping to target people out looking for a late-night snack, especially those who may be looking for something to […]
Europe’s new hotspots
Iceland and Slovakia are among the fastest-growing tourist destinations in Europe for foreign tourists this year. According to the latest report out of the European Travel Commission, Iceland experienced an impressive 30% spike in foreign arrivals in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year. Slovakia saw a 20% increase in international visitors this spring. Overall, growth was strongest in smaller European regions such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Montenegro, Latvia, and Croatia, for example, each recorded a 9 percent growth, while visitor growth in Hungary and Poland also increased about 7 percent. Meanwhile, editors at Lonely Planet also named Iceland or rather northern Iceland, […]