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Summer is coming to an end, hope everyone had a great time. For us German we get now excited for the Oktoberfest. Truth told, I never have been and I only would go with this Bavarian Helmet ( they also have  version for men but thought this is prettier). Tons …

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One of the reasons why love Spain is because of it’s crazy festivals. We experienced so many great and unforgettable moments during our 2 year stay in Spain. Here are some of the greatest festivals besides the one you see above. Our favorite though is Fallas (click the links, they …

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Here some footage I found of people being stuck at the Loveparade – you probably heard about it already. 19 people died and over 300 people got (seriously) injured. I just can’t imagine how something like this can happen and especially in GERMANY with all it’s regulations.
Who is to blame? …

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Hmmm and the smell afterwards – YUMMY!
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Only 48 more days and I will be annoying you again with Fallas from Valencia. On February 28th is the charming awakening of the city and the events will be going on and on until the main days which are from March 15th and 19th.
That’s when you come, the …

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Usually medieval festivals are pretty lame but the one we went to in El Puig near Valencia Spain was pretty sweet. A part of the town was transformed, and looked like it was back in the day.
Check you more pictures: Medieval Festival near Valencia
They also had a showcase of …

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I have seen tons of fireworks ever since we moved to Valencia. But what they were showing on Thursday night for the International Firework Festival was just incredible. And they showed things I never have seen before. They shot fireworks off a crane to create a giant fire wheel. …

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Valencia is holding it’s very first German Beerfest – the Oktoberfest. Of course we went and it was bizarre. The tent was put up in the center of the bullfight arena. No German Blasmusik but almost as crazy as the real thing.
I’m German and it’s a shame I …

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Emm … Yikes. Ok I hate fresh tomatoes. In sauce, cooked, ketch-up, soup, juice no problem but I could never bite into a whole fresh ones. It totally grosses me out. So above festival is a huge NO for me. I’d go and film and take pictures from …

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So much fun. Yet an other bizarre festival here in Valencia. It’s not like Valencia is extremely hit by the crisis, why not throw thousands of flowers! Why not – it makes everyone .. happy!
More Photos: Batalla de Flores in Valencia 2009
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I blogged about Fallas many times on RGS and I hope I don’t bore you too much with it. On our Valencia Blog I decided to write a huge post trying to explain Fallas. Because we always have trouble to put this insane festival into words explaining it to friends …

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Suck …. but this way you get to snuggle with people who still have their tents. New Baby Boomers?
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Yet an other crazy but awesome here in the province of Valencia. An re-enactment of Moors invading Alcoy and later getting defeated again by the Christians. It’s a 3 day 24hour spectacle and well worth a visit.
Check out the full post (more information, tons of pictures and …

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OMG! This parade was probably the craziest thing I experienced. My ears are still num! See a video and couple of pictures of the sweet awakening of Fallas. Watch the whole video .. it’s CRAZY!
Link: Desperta Fallas 2009
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