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What Everybody's Buying in Australia: Kangaroo Fur Rugs

Welcome to "What Everyone's Buying," a new series on souvenirs, wherein we investigate what tourist trinkets are the hottest selling in hotspots around the world.

Spinning a globe or day-dreaming while looking at a world map will get most anyone realizing that Australia is really quite far away. Except for Aussies, Kiwis and other South Pacific islands, it takes a while to head down under and that's why it's even more important to get the right souvenirs.

The land down under offers plenty things worthy of eating up our checked baggage allowance. From Aboriginal didgeridoos and boomerangs to crocodile jerky, we could find gifts for everyone we know and then some. The one thing that's really caught our eye, however, are stacks of kangaroo pelts that double as floor rugs and wall hangings.

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: A Mangrove Swamp in Malaysia

Kitty cats. They rule the internet and, whether we realize it or not, pretty much the world too. Ever noticed how cats sometimes stake out the coolest spots in a city? This new feature—Travel Cat—focuses on exactly that. Submit a photo to be featured by tweeting or Instagramming it to us (details below).

Travel Cat spotted in: A mangrove swamp in Malaysia

This week's Travel Cat comes from Michelle & Ed of West By Sea. This inspirational traveling duo recently had their Kickstarter project fully funded, with the goal of sailing around the world in 104 days and turning their voyage west from Australia into a "treasure book."

They're off and sailing, and already reached Malaysia as we can see from this shot they sent along from a mangrove swamp. Check out those cat eyes!

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British Airways Forecasts a Panda Epidemic for Chengdu Flights

Are these the best promotional pictures for a new flight route you’ve ever seen? That’s a rhetorical question, by the way. Of course they are.

As you might know, British Airways is launching flights from Heathrow to Chengdu in China in September – the first direct route between the two cities. Chengdu is a huge business hub, which is presumably the reason behind the route launch, but it also happens to be home to the giant pandas – the most famous breeding center (which you can visit) is on the outskirts of the city, while there are a few other centers/sanctuaries scattered around Sichuan province, within a few hours of Chengdu.

Hence the pandas—or panbassadors, maybe?—checking in and checking out the Club World cabin.

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Hackney, East London

Kitty cats. They rule the internet and, whether we realize it or not, pretty much the world too. Ever noticed how cats sometimes stake out the coolest spots in a city? This new feature—Travel Cat—focuses on exactly that. Submit a photo to be featured by tweeting or Instagramming it to us (details below).

Travel Cat spotted in: Hackney, East London

This week's Travel Cat lives in Stoke Newington, in the East London borough of Hackney. We were on the terrace of a friend's apartment when this little guy emerged from somewhere and, like a good Hackney hipster, nibbled at kebabs from the Turkish place down the street.

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Though Tourists May Be, Spain Isn't Torn on the Topic of Bullfighting

If your summer travel plans include some sangria and tapas in the sun-burned country of Spain, perhaps a traditional bullfight is also on the must-do list. While we won't get into the moral arguments of the age-old festival, if Spanish parliament gets it's way, the barbaric shows may be protected as a "national pursuit."

Current pending legislation from national political leaders seeks to include the custom of bullfighting as part of the fabric of what makes Spain...well, Spain. Not only would this protect any current animal shows all around the country by offering subsidies to farmers that breed bulls, but it would also overturn the prohibition of the act in the Canary Islands and Catalonia.

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: The Philosopher's Path of Kyoto, Japan

Kitty cats. They rule the internet and, whether we realize it or not, pretty much the world too. Ever noticed how cats sometimes stake out the coolest spots in a city? This new feature—Travel Cat—focuses on exactly that. Submit a photo to be featured by tweeting or Instagramming it to us (details below).

Travel Cat spotted in: Kyoto, Japan.

This week's Travel Cat is from Jaunted's editor, Cynthia (me!). I just returned from a few weeks spent in Seoul, Kyoto and Osaka and, while trying to make it to as many of the UNESCO sites in Kyoto, Japan, met this kitty. He was having a chill afternoon alongside The Philosopher's Path, a picturesque walking and biking path in the city's northeast, near Ginkaku-ji Temple.

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Toast To The Turtles With 3 Memorial Day 'Brew At The Zoo' Events

If you’ve ever wanted to get drunk with a skunk this weekend is the time to do it. Memorial Day weekend seems to be a hit with zoos across the country, as they’re rolling out the beer as well as the animals. Here are a few spots to cool off with a sudsy drink while checking out some critters:

Brew at the Zoo - Atlanta

In addition to the bears and the beers there will also be live music, free rides on the train and on the carousel, and games like Pongo Ping Pong. (We have no idea what that last one is, but after a few samples we’ll be up for a game.) The zoo's got more than 1,500 animals on hand to entertain you while you're busy sipping and sampling your way through each and every exhibit. Advance tickets will set you back $43, and that’ll get you access to unlimited opportunities to enjoy both wine and beer (5:30-9:30pm, Saturday, May 25.).

Zoo Brew – Memphis

Cut out of work a little bit early on Friday, as the brew at the zoo fun in Memphis does its thing between 7pm and 10pm on May 24. That means you can get in some quality time with the animals—and alcohol—and still have the weekend to attend family picnics and other less than fun activities. Here the tickets will go for $40, but there are always VIP options ($60) as well. Live music and plenty of food round out the options, so be sure to raise a glass to the aardvarks, zebras, and everything in between.

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Udong, Cambodia

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Travel Cat spotted in: Udong, Cambodia

This week's Travel Cat is from Sharon Pierson who, while on an "Ice and Heat" tour through Japan, China, Cambodia and Thailand, captured this image of a truly peaceful catnap. She explains:

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Bangkok's Lumpini Park

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Travel Cat spotted in: Bangkok, Thailand.

This week's world wandering kitty comes to us from the Bangkok equivalent to Central Park. Lumpini Park is large park in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the metropolis where it's common for the health-conscious to jog through the trees and along the banks of numerous lakes. Along with some random cats and birds, it's not hard to spot a large number of Komodo Dragons sunning themselves on the water's edge watching the world go by. Fortunately this cat is not afraid of dragons.

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Ōwakudani Valley of Hakone, Japan

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Travel Cat spotted in:

This week's Travel Cat is from Sharon Pierson who, while on an "Ice and Heat" tour through Japan, China, Cambodia and Thailand, captured this image of an apparently antisocial feline. Of him she says:

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'Brew At The Zoo' Beer Festivals for May Take on Miami, California and Memphis

The weather is getting warmer, and May has officially arrived on the calendar. That means it’s time to head outdoors and reconnect with nature—or at least just visit the critters over at the neighborhood zoo. Sure we love to see the animals do their thing, but it’s even better with a beverage in one hand. Here’s three brew at the zoo events taking place this May.

Brew at the Zoo – Zoo Miami

It’s already time for Zoo Miami to do their brew at the zoo thing, as the animals and exhibits are waiting for you to swing by on Saturday, May 4 between 7 and 11pm. Despite its location at the zoo, it sounds like this event is one of the biggest beer festivals in the city. Plenty of brewers and breweries will be in attendance, and they’re promising more than 100 different lagers and ales to sip and sample. Unlimited samples are yours to enjoy for just $35—in advance—or $40 at the door. The fun rounds itself out with plenty of live music including an appearance by Naughty by Nature—remember them?

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Ekaterinburg, Russia

Kitty cats. They rule the internet and, whether we realize it or not, pretty much the world too. Ever noticed how cats sometimes stake out the coolest spots in a city? This new feature—Travel Cat—focuses on exactly that. Submit a photo to be featured by tweeting or Instagramming it to us (details below).

Travel Cat spotted in: Ekaterinburg, Russia

This week's Travel Cat is from Instagrammer @aksayulia, who shares this kitty sitting on a window sill somewhere in this fourth largest city in Russia. Ekaterinburg sits north of the Kazakh border but still far enough away from Siberia to allow this kitty to have a nice springtime sunshower.

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