Today in Berlin, a united city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Twenty years is not such a long time, and thus the partiers are peppered with those who not only remember the division of the Wall, but perhaps also participated in the breaking down of it in 1989.

You can imagine how boisterous Berlin is today, and we would love to be there, but we just got back from Berlin a few months ago. So, like you, we're anxious to join in the joy from home by remembering the Wall in other ways. We'll leave the 33,000-strong flash mob to those in Germany right now, and instead focus on The Top 3 Ways To Remember The Fall Of The Berlin Wall...from afar. ]]> JetSetCD 2009-11-09T09:29:24-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/11/5/135025/624

Here at Jaunted, we love us some flash mobs and all of the fun and city exploration that come with them. But this upcoming Monday, November 9 in Berlin, a flash mob will take on a somber note as up to 33,000 people gather to recreate the Berlin Wall on the 20th anniversary of the night it came down.

The "Mauer Mob"—know that "mauer" means "wall" in German— will happen at approximately 8:15pm on Monday, lasting for about 15 minutes so that visitors, Berliners, and even those who were there for the original tearing down of the wall can commemorate the date and capture photos of the scene. Already almost 6,000 people have registered to participate on the event's official site, and if you're in the vicinity, you should not miss this opportunity.

For tips on what to see and what to skip while you're not becoming part of a human Berlin wall in the city, be sure to check out our Berlin Field Trip series.

Related Stories:
· Temporarily Recreating The Berlin Wall [Kottke]
· Mauer Mob [Official Site]
· Walk The Path Of The Berlin Wall And Crash Into A Starbucks [Jaunted]
· Berlin coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Jaunted]]]> JetSetCD 2009-11-05T14:49:07-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/10/12/12434/122

It seems hard to believe that it is almost 75 years since the first regular flights from Britain to Australia began, but it's apparently true that as far back as 1935, the wealthy were skipping the long boat trips and flying Down Under. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Australia flights next year, Qantas Holidays are putting on a real "trip of a lifetime" vacation on the historical "Nostalgia" and "Classical" routes.

Flying with a group of just 22 passengers on a classic Convair CV580 plane, the 22-day trip from London to Sydney (or the 21-day reverse journey) will be something quite special. With a maximum flying time of four hours per day, there are numerous stops in countries as diverse as the Czech Republic, Syria and Vietnam. Daily excursions could take you over the Himalayas, by water taxi to stilted houses in Brunei, or on a dawn cruise on the Ganges. ]]> amandak 2009-10-14T10:23:37-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/9/8/122555/4077

Back in January, NYCGo, New York's #1 fan, announced a year's worth of fun to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson paddling up the river that would later bear his name. Well, the culmination of that very flammable birthday party has arrived, and NY400 Week: Holland on the Hudson offers something for tourists and locals alike.

Tomorrow, the Dutch government unveils the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion at the northern end of Battery Park, a gift that will then be open to the public from noon to 6PM. On Thursday, a fleet of traditional Dutch boats will sail to Governors Island for the purpose of showing off their antique fixtures and rigging for sailors wanting to jump in ol' Hank's waders. ]]> egw 2009-09-08T14:15:42-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/8/22/18171/6557

As we approached our last day in Dublin, we wondered if we had anything left to see. After all, we'd hit the high points in the visitors guide. But I'm glad we had that extra day, because it was just the kind of leisurely vacation day we needed after all that running around. ]]> Victor Ozols 2009-08-22T18:17:01-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/8/22/17191/3654

We woke up at around 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning and went to the hotel fitness center, which was well-appointed, and then got cleaned up and headed out for a day of hardcore Dublin sightseeing. Today was the day we would explore the north side of the River Liffey, so we started out with breakfast and coffee at a joint called Panem, just across the river on Lower Ormond Quay. The coffee was good and the frittata was delicious, even though they didn't heat it up. ]]> Victor Ozols 2009-08-22T17:19:01-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/8/22/15204/1963

We decided to visit a historic old pub called O'Donoghue's, which is famous for helping launch the Irish folk group The Dubliners. We took a table in the outdoor courtyard. The weather was steadily improving, and there was what the BBC forecaster called a "Cornish sun" in the sky, burning brightly but veiled by gray and white clouds. It felt like spring. ]]> Victor Ozols 2009-08-22T15:20:04-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/