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New York, New York!

Posted on 25/04/2012 by Harriet

Ever thought about hopping over the pond to New York? This city offers so much to its tourists and is a great place to socialise and relax with friends. As soon as you get out of your taxi, at your … Continue reading →

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It’s a Leap Year, What Will You do with Your Extra 24 Hours..?

Posted on 02/03/2012 by Maria

It’s a Leap Year! We’ve been given an extra day to enjoy this year so why not take a leap, take the plunge or try something new and travel somewhere you’ve always wanted to go! We want to inspire you to … Continue reading →

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Looking for a bit of Winter Sun?

Posted on 04/02/2012 by Maria

We know we British love to talk about the weather, but for those not from our shores, you should understand – it’s freezing right now! However at Wimdu we’re counting ourselves lucky, because we have so many hosts in tropical … Continue reading →

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Wimdu Christmas Host Party!

Posted on 21/12/2011 by Maria

We love Christmas at Wimdu! We do! It might be a bit old fashioned, but when it comes to getting together with friends in our favourite pub with some mince pies and some mulled wine – we are smitten! Luckily … Continue reading →

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Chichibu Yomatsuri- Japan!

Posted on 22/11/2011 by Maria

On the 2nd and 3rd December, the small town of Chichibu, 90 minutes from Tokyo will play host to one of Japan’s most spectacular yomatsuri or night festivals. The celebration is held in honour of the town’s six protective kami (deities) … Continue reading →

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The Santa Claus World Championships 2011!

Posted on 16/11/2011 by Maria

I know it’s a little early to be writing about Christmas but have you ever wondered what would happen if Santa Claus came down with at particularly nasty case of man-flu on Christmas Eve? Well, on the 25th and 26th … Continue reading →

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The 85th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York!

Posted on 15/11/2011 by Maria

On the 24th November, for the 85th year in a row, gargantuan, helium-filled cartoon characters will soar over New York’s Broadway at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, the Big Apple Circus and the cast of Sesame Street including … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Design Festa!

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Maria

Design Festa is a biannual art event which sees artists from across the world come together to showcase their works in Tokyo‘s pop-culture mecca, Harajuku. Between the 11th and the 13th November, 10,000 artists will exhibit their art in 21 … Continue reading →

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Zoobombing- Portland Oregon

Posted on 09/11/2011 by Maria

For those of you who might have attained physical and emotional contusions as a result of hurtling down a hill on a kiddie’s bike as a child, there’s an adrenaline-packed event that will help you to get back on that proverbial … Continue reading →

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Explore the Treasures of the Deep off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Posted on 03/11/2011 by Maria

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is surrounded on one side by the Gulf of Mexico and the other by the Caribbean Sea, so it’s no surprise that it has some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The Mesoamerican reef … Continue reading →

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