Basler Fasnacht is the most important date in the Basler calendar. Other than the lanterns at Morgenstraich the Waggis are some of the most prominent participants at Fasnacht. They're always colourfully presented and not in the slightest bit scared of humans. Of course, all Waggis come fully equipped with confetti which they have full intention of inundating the crowd with.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (U) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (U)
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
New Zealand - A personal guide to things to do, see, eat and drink in New Zealand
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
London - the 11 best pubs - 11 great pubs to have a beer in in London
Eclipse chasing - Essential total eclipse trip planning information from 2010 to 2019
2012 Solar Eclipse totality seen from offshore of Port Douglas - Video of totality during the 2012 eclipse seen from Port Douglas in Queensland
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook