Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Movie trailer for director Tim Burton’s 2007 masterpiece Sweeney Todd, starring Johnny Depp as a psychotic barber who wants revenge.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Some New Zealand surfers talk about hanging out and surfing on the Pacific Coast of Baja, Mexico.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA New England
Check out the beautiful Shoolhouse B & B on Rhode Island and make it your next holiday destination by the ocean.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
17-year-old David Bowie is interviewed in 1964 on the BBC Tonight program by Cliff Michelmore as the founder of “The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Longhaired Men.”
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Life is good for ‘70s-style rock band Damn Glad. They just rocked a New York City club and have a new album and video on the way.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Food and funk show to be a perfect match for all the talented people who work in the service industry. Don’t let the long hours and the short tips wear you out—you still can have a delicious party!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Penguins in Oklahoma? Don’t be surprised! Also, we found a perfect place for meat lovers. The walls at Elmer’s are a testimony of all the famous people who’ve stopped by to enjoy some food. And don’t miss the legendary waitress!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA Brooklyn
Here’s a quick visit to a butcher store in Brooklyn where you’ll see how they make good mozzarella and get tips on choosing the perfect steak. Keep in mind that the butcher's speech is very "Brooklyn," very authentic.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Invited to Shutdafunkup and Eat, Dj Moni mixes tunes from multiple and diverse influences: some Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, House, Soul, and even Brazilian sounds, among many others. We’re glad she didn’t listen to her parents’ career advice.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Oxford, Mississippi is described as a fine, small, southern town but there is definitely something that makes it stand out from other fine, small, southern towns: it’s the home of William Faulkner’s tomb, not only a great destination for literary tourism but also for the most bohemian expressions of Oxford’s alcohol-fueled youth. Music, food, friends, books, and booze? What more could you ask for?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Canada
Colorful, multicultural Kensington Market is one of Toronto’s favorite spots. Don’t miss the leatherless shoe store, where vegans learn to walk the walk!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
There is certain beauty in cheap bars, with their old pool tables and malfunctioning jukeboxes, hiding scars behind neon lights. There is an untold charm in the wobbly stools and the stinking bathrooms. Some people might never be able to see the gritty allure of the dive bar world. Lucky for us, our Bostonian guides have a small budget, thirsty livers, and open minds.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Malawi, USA
OK. So, you call yourself a basketball player. You have some shots, you have some tricks. So, it’s time to bring your game to the Venice Beach courts where the sport is as real as it gets.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Rock’n’Roll isn’t dead—it just moved to Hamtramck! At least that’s what it seems like after checking out all the goings-on in this “city-within-a-city” near Detroit, Michigan. The lively music venues, happening art and theater scene, Polish food and culture, and hip shops filled with vintage clothing and cool, if not always useful, stuff make Hamtramck a fabulous place to be. Check it out!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Argentina, Philippines, USA
Tango has its roots in Argentina, but today this dance of love and passion can be found worldwide. Few places outside of Buenos Aires embrace the close embrace like San Francisco, California. On the street, San Franciscans demand their personal space, but at the milonga, distance falls away like the sun setting on the Golden Gate Bridge. Let’s drop in and see if we can pick up a few steps.
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