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How is it that two people, on the same fairground ride, may have such a totally different experience of the ride? One may feel terrified and hate every second of it, while the other gets a "rush" and a sense of exhilaration. What's happening here? It comes down to a very particular set of beliefs they each carry around with them and use to determine whether or not their values are being met. These special beliefs - which you have, as well - are your rules about your values. What's actually happening physically on the fairground ride is virtually the same for each person. But what each person makes that experience mean can be very different. Each of them is unconsciously applying a specific set of beliefs about their physical experience in the form of rules. The rule for one person may be something like 'I am putting myself in danger irresponsibly and pointlessly' and the rule for the other is 'I love the thrill of speed, it makes me feel so alive'. A...

The Costa del Sol not only offers beautiful beaches and a wide range of leisure options. It also offers an interesting range of shopping centres to suit all tastes. For those who enjoy shopping under a bright blue sky, we propose a ride along the coast of Malaga with its best malls. In Malaga city we find several shopping centers. Very near the train station is located in the Larios Shopping Centre. This mall is located in one of the best areas of Malaga, next to Avenida de Andalucia, in heart of the city, which facilitates access to it from the nearby towns. Two kilometers from Malaga airport lies the Plaza Mayor Leisure Park, with very good access from the motorway and the local train Malaga-Fuengirola. The Plaza Mayor has a large number of restaurants, family entertainment, live animations and shops with the typical Spanish Plaza as a basis. A day in Plaza Mayor is a unique experience. Visitors to Plaza Mayor can enjoy special evenings under the open sky and a unique opportuni...

If you would pick several hundred people from nations around the world and ask them to name one German holiday, you would have a crowd of people shouting at you, chanting, "OKTOBERFEST." Whether you are in the minority of people who might know exactly what Oktoberfest is, or you simply want to learn about some fun facts, keep reading. Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair to start. It runs for sixteen days and it celebrates everyone's favorite beverage: BEER! So, how many people do you think this event would bring in every year? The answer is six million people come and attend the October festival in Munich every single year! To the locals of Munich it's not called Oktoberfest but instead called "die Wiesn" which is the name of the fairgrounds upon which Oktoberfest is held. During the sixteen day event the fairgrounds will use as much electricity as a four person family will in five decades. All this power is well used to keep the seven million li...

The State Fair is a tradition held every year in Tampa, Florida. Uniquely it is held during what most of North America considers the coldest month of the year, February. While other states are packing in snugly for the winter snows Floridians are taking advantage of a cool, temperate time to celebrate. Perhaps one of the most interesting areas of the fairgrounds is 'Cracker Country,' yes, that's the name folks. Cracker Country was set up in the late seventies by a Mr. and Mrs. Carlton to give subsequent generations a chance to see what rural life in Florida was like from the late 1800's to the early 1910's. There are a wide range of rustic and antique buildings that have been brought to the fairgrounds from throughout the state and restored. You can find everything from a Corn Crib to a grand two story home. There are also plenty of demonstrations of old time activities for visitors to see and possibly try for themselves. Horse Lovers can tour the Equestrian Cen...

The anticipation began months ago when I first heard the news. To celebrate the 150th Indiana State Fair and continue the tradition of educating the general public about agriculture, a tractor parade was planned from downtown Indianapolis to the State Fairgrounds. The plan gave me goose bumps - 150 tractors (later reduced to 92 to represent each county in the state) parked at the center of downtown on display on Monument Circle, then parading the more than 5 miles back to the Fair! I immediately marked August 16th on my calendar, hoping my tractor would be selected. As time grew closer I learned that my tractor would be involved and the details started coming my way - when we had to get our tractors there, how the process would work, what was required of each driver, etc. While each new piece of information gave me new logistics to consider and plan, it also raised my excitement level. I watched the weather and learned we were going to have a perfect day. My wife planned to come do...

The final week of April through the first week of May marks the most colourful festival in all of Spain. Feria de Abril is held annually in Seville, and it's the largest fair in the region complete with costumed participants, horses, and extravagance at every turn. A more vibrant and lively festival you will not find than the Feria de Abril. This year, the dates of the week-long celebration are from midnight Monday, April 28, until midnight Sunday, May 3. Offering all the opportunities for an elaborate immersion into Spanish culture, abundant activities include strolling music players, street dancing, amazing culinary fare, and the chance to make new acquaintances or visit with family and friends. The festival takes place on the fairgrounds just across from Maria Luisa Park. It is located approximately 1.25 km northeast of the centre of Seville. The fair begins with the illumination of thousands of colourful light bulbs, stretched all along the fairground and the main entrancew...

Stratford is a Southwestern Ontario town that is situated on the banks of the Avon river. Both the city and the river were named after England's Stratford - upon - Avon of Shakespearean fame. According to the 2006 census, the town's population is just over 30,000. Originally a railway junction, Stratford became a furniture manufacturing centre for Ontario. In 1933 there was a furniture strike that marked the last time the Canadian army was deployed to break up a strike. Stratford has a rich history, but it is the attractions found there today that make it a popular tourist destination. Here are just a few: 1. Stratford Shakespeare Festival: The addition of this attraction was really a no brainer. The annual Shakespeare festival is synonymous with the city. This festival which runs from April to November is incredibly popular. Theatre-goers, actors and playwrights flock to the city to take part. Many of the best Canadian and American actors have graced the stage at Stratfo...