- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; Ill edition (Oct 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087833243X
- ISBN-13: 978-0878332434
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 422 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #544,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
"This life is a short journey," Freeman and Teplica observe in this unusual travel guide. "How can you make sure you fill it with the most fun and that you visit all the coolest places on earth before you pack those bags for the very last time?" Then these authors--both new media travel entrepreneurs--give suggestions for how to do so, in a modest listing of 100 of the world's wondrous events. Ranging from the participatory to the sedate, their list includes the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska; the Pageant of the Masters in Southern California; Mardi Gras in New Orleans; the World Cow Chip Throwing Championship in Beaver, Oklahoma; Carnival in Brazil; Bastille Day and the Cannes Film Festival in France; Oktoberfest in Germany; the Running of the Bulls in Spain; Yom Kippur at Israel's Western Wall; the Pushkar Camel Fair in India; the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan; and Australia's Nude Night Surfing Contest. For each event they provide detailed explanations and specifics on how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and how to find out more on the web. Recommended for large public libraries and libraries with extensive travel collections.
-Thomas K. Fry, Univ. of Denver Lib.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Thomas K. Fry, Univ. of Denver Lib.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
100 Things to Do Before You Die recommends a lievly mix of standard and off-the-wall enticements. (Harry Shattuck Houston Chronicle )
100 Things to Do Before You Die recommends a lievly mix of standard and off-the-wall enticements. (Harry Shattuck Houston Chronicle )
'This life is a short journey,' Freeman and Teplica observe in this unusual travel guide...Then these authors—both new media travel entrepreneurs—give suggestions for how to do so, in a modest listing of 100 of the world's wondrous events. (Library Journal )
Title of the year goes to 100 Things to Do Before You Die. (Grand Rapids Press )
Title of the year goes to 100 Things to Do Before You Die. (Grand Rapids Press )
...a detailed list of the most outrageous, moving, and disgusting events our lovely little planet has to offer. (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle )
...a fascinating and funny collection. (Modern Bride )
...a title that's hard to ignore...the events the authors list should keep travelers busy, dodging the bulls in Pamplona, dancing at the Vienna Opera Ball, watching a race for boats made of beer cans or holding their ears at the National Hollerin' Contest in North Carolina. (St. Louis Post Dispatch )
This book offers the how, when, and where of 100 happenings, gatherings, festivals and events around the globe not to be missed. (Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel )
...their book reflects [their] addiction to adventure and adrenaline....fun reading. (Cincinnati Enquirer )
The clever tome includes everything from the Paris Air Show to the Pushkar Camel Fair. (Chicago Sun-Times )
100 Things to Do Before You Die recommends a lievly mix of standard and off-the-wall enticements. (Harry Shattuck Houston Chronicle )
'This life is a short journey,' Freeman and Teplica observe in this unusual travel guide...Then these authors—both new media travel entrepreneurs—give suggestions for how to do so, in a modest listing of 100 of the world's wondrous events. (Library Journal )
Title of the year goes to 100 Things to Do Before You Die. (Grand Rapids Press )
Title of the year goes to 100 Things to Do Before You Die. (Grand Rapids Press )
...a detailed list of the most outrageous, moving, and disgusting events our lovely little planet has to offer. (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle )
...a fascinating and funny collection. (Modern Bride )
...a title that's hard to ignore...the events the authors list should keep travelers busy, dodging the bulls in Pamplona, dancing at the Vienna Opera Ball, watching a race for boats made of beer cans or holding their ears at the National Hollerin' Contest in North Carolina. (St. Louis Post Dispatch )
This book offers the how, when, and where of 100 happenings, gatherings, festivals and events around the globe not to be missed. (Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel )
...their book reflects [their] addiction to adventure and adrenaline....fun reading. (Cincinnati Enquirer )
The clever tome includes everything from the Paris Air Show to the Pushkar Camel Fair. (Chicago Sun-Times )
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Authors wrong to promote barbaric Iditarod dog sled race,
By Margery Glickman (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss (Paperback)
The Iditarod dog sled race might be a rewarding journey for the greedy mushers who force their dogs to participate in this grueling race, but it is certainly not rewarding for the dogs. In the Iditarod, dogs are forced to race 1,150 miles, which is the approximate distance between Miami and New York City in 8 to 15 days. The Iditarod has a long and documented history of dog deaths, illnesses and injuries. On average, 54% of the dogs who start the race do not make it across the finish line. Of those who do, 81% have lung damage. At least 120 dogs have died in the Iditarod. There is no official count of dog deaths available for the race's early years. Causes of death have included strangulation in towlines, internal hemorrhaging after being gouged by a sled, liver injury, heart failure, and pneumonia. Most Iditarod dog kennels are puppy mills where on-going cruelty is the law. Dogs are beaten into submission, starved to maintain racing weight, and forced to pull ATVs, cars or trucks as part of their training. Dogs who are unwanted for any reason are normally shot in the head. The AVMA does not approve of euthanasia of dogs by gunshot, because it most often results in a painful death. USA Today sports columnist Jon Saraceno called the Iditarod "a travesty of grueling proportions" and "Ihurtadog." Fox sportscaster Jim Rome called it "I-killed-a-dog." Orlando Sentinel sports columnist George Diaz said the race is "a barbaric ritual" and "an illegal sweatshop for dogs." USA Today business columnist Bruce Horovitz said the race is a "public-relations minefield." Margery Glickman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not For the Faint of Heart...,
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This review is from: 100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss (Paperback)
"100 Things to do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss" by Dave Freeman and Neil Teplica is a travel book for those who like adventure, "living on the edge," and somewhat of an avante garde approach to life. It is NOT for the "faint of heart" or most senior citizens (although it depends on the seniors).100 Things provides information on such festivals and events as: Academy Awards Ceremony (which is REALLY difficult to get into); World Campionship Punkin' Chunkin' , North American Rainbow Gathering, Mardi Gras, Custer's Last Stand Reenactment, Testicle Festival, Roswell UFO Encounter, etc. As you can tell these events CAN be pretty bizarre (but never dull). The book's events are divided by both country and, in the back, by month, which is helpful. Unfortunately, the book only lists their own "whatsgoingon.com" website as internet info on the events. This would have been great, but it hasn't been in service lately. This glitch may be temporary, or the website may no longer cease to exist - but I would make sure that the website was up and running before I purchased the book.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Good title, but what about content....,
By A Customer
This review is from: 100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss (Paperback)
According to my opinion absolutely useless book - seems that authors just "copy -paste" infomation from different sources. Also I disgaree with other reviewers that book is giving some practical information concerning participation in certian events. Having seen some of the events (places) what authors are describing I consider that information sometimes is misleading. Not to mention format and layout of the book - you really do not want to hold in hands such book, especially about travelling.
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