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5 of the World’s Wackiest Restaurants

Source: DailyNews

Magic Restroom Café, Los Angeles

The idea of sitting on a toilet in public is a horrifying concept for some, but not for those dining at the Magic Restroom, where loos are the focus of the new restaurant in LA. Inspired by God knows what, Magic Restroom owner YoYo Li has introduced toilets as seats and a mix of yummy Asian and western food – like zha jiang mian, named ‘constipation’ on the menu and braised port over rice, (‘smells-like-poop’). If you really feel like treating yourself why not try one of the sundaes, choose from chocolate ‘black poop’ or the vanilla-strawberry sundae ‘bloody number two’, all served in miniature toilet bowls (of course!). Revolting and hysterical in equal measure.

Source: The Guardian

Twin Stars Diner, Moscow

Just as the name suggests, at the Twin Stars diner all the staff – from waiters to bartenders and even the chefs – are identically-dressed twins. The almost fetish concept was brought to life by Alexei Khodorkovsky who says it’s been hard to find suitably qualified twins but the concept is paying off and is a hit with the locals. Plus if you’re a twin living in Moscow you know where to go for a part-time job.

Source: DailyNews

Barbie restaurant, Taipei, Tawain

The Far East’s love of all things cute and fluffy is a well-known fact, so Taipei’s popular Barbie restaurant comes as no surprise. It is staffed by waitresses in sickly bright pink tops, tutus and tiaras, and there’s enough pink food to make you think someone has slipped something funny in your drink.

Source: The Age

Draculas and Witches in Britches, Melbourne, Australia

Due to the Twilight phenomenon and the current obsession with vampires, horror-themed theatre restaurants have become popular haunts of the city. Dracluas offers a camp cabaret during a three-course dinner that begins with drinks in the Graveyard cocktail lounge and a ghost-train ride.

Alternatively, if 40-year-old witches float your boat head to Witches in Britches for a kitschy interactive pop show and a five-course meal that starts with pumpkin soup ladled from a cauldron.

Source: The Telegraph

The Heart Attack Grill, Las Vegas

It’s a common cliché that Americans love big portions, and to embrace this head to the Heart Attack Grill in Vegas (obviously!) for a serving of obscenely huge burgers with sides of fries deep-fried in lard. For purely comical purposes, diners are given hospital style gowns before tucking into a towering heart attack on a plate made with four beef burgers and 20 slices of bacon. However, there is no need to worry that your health is in danger, waitresses dressed as nurses are on stand-by to help you out of the restaurant in a wheelchair if necessary.

5 Best Places to Catch the Sunrise

1. Stonehenge, England

Sun worshipers gather here annually to watch the sun rise on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Stonehenge is a mysterious destination that continues to hold deep spiritual value for travellers.

2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat at any time of the day is an impressive sight, but arriving early enough to watch the sunrise provides something a little more special for visitors.

3. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tansania

What better way to celebrate climbing to Kili’s summit (19,341 feet above sea level) then to witness on of it’s glorious sunrises. If you’re one of the dedicated souls who are attempting the climb make sure you don’t miss out.

4. Svalbard, Norway

Situated north of the Arcitc Circle, the northernmost inhabited spot of the planet features the midnight sun. This is the phenomenon where the sun stays continously in the sky for 24 hours a day.

5. Grand Canyon, Arizona

The Grand Canyon hosts the most impressive sunrises in the United States. The enchanting shades of bronze and orange against the stunning scenery is well worth getting up early for.

Top 5 Toilets With A View

1. Boston Bay high camp, Wshington State

2. Mount Sinai, Egypt

3. Alcatraz Island, San Fransisco

4. Mount McKinley, Alaska

5. Tasman Glacier, New Zealand

5 Best Places to Stargaze

 

1. Atacama Desert, Chile

This ideal stargazing desert is located west of the Andes adjacent to the ocean. Due to the dry climate and lack of rain, the skies are clear from clouds, pollution and radio activity. Quasar Chile Adventures offers astronomy tours to show off what the Southern Hemisphere sky has to offer. For the real science geeks out there, the Paranal Observatory which is home to the world’s largest telescope is well worth a visit.

2. New Mexico

Blessed with high altitudes and clear skies, people say that New Mexico skies allow for fanatastic views of Venus, Mercury and various constellations such as Orion and Gemini. Companies such as Astonomy Adventure or Night Sky Adventures allow you to explore your inner scientist. For the ultimate experience, stay at one of the contemporary cabins at New Mexico Skies, which is an overnight guest observatory in the Sacremento Mountains.

3. Kiruna, Sweden

As Europe’s space tourism destination, Kiruna’s main attraction are the glorious northern lights. Located just 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the skies here are flooded with stars and planets. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars!

4. Kruegar National Park, South Africa

Free from articial light and pollution, the night sky of this flat desert park is filled with the Southern Cross, Scorpio and rings of Saturn. Olifants camp is an ideal location to share the night with hyenas and lions as you gaze at the stars.

5. La Fortuna, Costa Rica

The small village of La Fortuna is located several miles east of Arenal Volcano. As night approaches, hot trails of lava flow down the volcano, leading to a red sunset. Visitors wait for the famous Magellanic Cloud, and are best seen mid-December through to mid-April. Costa Rica is one of the few visible Magellanic Cloud sites located north of the Equator so it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re on the island.

 

 

5 Best Places To Steal A Kiss

We all love a good smooch…check out the most romantic spots to pucker-up.

Blarney, Ireland

Flock to Blarney Castle, near Corck, to get passionate with a celebrated slab of bluestone. According to legend, those who make an effort to kiss this rock will be rewarded with fantastic eloquence and the ability to flatter even the most miserable of characters. However, kissing the stone isn’t an easy task! Visitors must lie on their rear, arch their head back into a deep crevise, and kiss the stone upside down while gripping two iron railings.

Kiribati

Island destinations already have the reputation of making a great romantic getaway, but this tiny nation offers omsething a little more. Kiribati’s 33 islands are in the waters of the South Pacific, just west of the international dateline, making it the first place in the world to welcome the new day. Just think, if you welcome in the New Year on one of the islands, you and your partner could be the first people on earth to have a smooch!

Paris, France

My list would obviously be incomplete without including the famous City of Love. The places to steal a romantic kiss in this city are endless. However, why not swing by Oscar Wilde’s grave to add your mark to the mosaic of fading lipstick lips left by other admirers.

Casablanca, Morocco

In the much-loved movie Casablanca, one of Ingrid Bergman’s most famous lines was ‘kiss me, kiss me as if it were the last time’, which has given the Moroccan metropolis a certain romantic feel. Try hitting one of the many hectic hangouts of the city and reenact your favourite scenes from the classic movie.

Venice, Italy

The charming canals of Venice have enticed starry-eyed lovers for years. Local legend maintains that lovers will find eternal happiness (sigh!) if they share a kiss while passing beneath the Bridge of Sighs on a sunset gondola ride. Rather ironically, the bridge’s name is connect to a prison, and criminals would often sigh as they took a final look at the beautiful city before being locked away.