Elephant Selfies and Mankini Ban Lead Wild Week in Travel

Gabe Zaldivar
by Gabe Zaldivar
Last updated: 7:30 PM ET, Fri May 29, 2015

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We now live in a world where elephants take selfies, owls feature in cafes and mankinis have been banned.

Now not to worry, gentleman with no sense of beach style, the slingshot bikini has only been banned in a tucked-away portion of England.

But there does seem to be an overall animal revolution when it comes to travel news, and we are here to recap it with another wonderful weekly roundup.

Now please let us know if there were amazingly outrageous stories we failed to cover. And as you will soon see, the wackier the better.

She's Got Moves:

Normally a beatboxer with the talent of Power Beat would be the headliner for a street performance such as this.

However, normally we aren't treated to the kind of exuberant dancing laid down by this funky lady who is cutting a rug in Brussels.

Read More: This Lady Dancing to a Beatboxer's Masterpiece Has More Moves Than You

Hoot of a Café:

Stu in Tokyo was once again traveling around Tokyo, showing his YouTube audience the less-traveled portions of the city.

In this episode we discover the grandeur that is an all-you-can-drink coffee spot that is filled with owls.

Once again Japan proves to have a safe haven for even the most peculiar of interests.

Read More: Japan Has a Solution For Those Who Like Their Coffee With Owl Companionship

Down with the Mankini:

When life hands you a bunch of anti-social behavior you ban mankinis.

Coming out of Newquay, England, is the week's most outrageous headline as the area's ban of the slingshot bikini has helped to drastically reduce crime.

Read More: English Resort Enjoys the Comfort and Safety of a Mankini-Less Existence

Animals Become Self-Portrait Aware:

We have a winner for best selfie of the week, and it comes with a rather photogenic elephant.

TravelPulse's Donald Wood spotted the one entity on the planet that comes with a built-in selfie stick. Thanks to some GoPro thievery, this elephant provides us with the perfect finale for what was an already wonderful week in travel.

Read More: Elephant Takes Impromptu Selfie with Tourist in Thailand


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Gabe Zaldivar

Gabe Zaldivar

Born on the rough streets of suburban West Covina, I learned a great many things, some of which has proved useful: knowing the tell-tale sounds of an ice cream truck and crafting a world-class burrito come to mind. You have seen my work on Bleacher Report and possibly my mug on CNN. Perhaps, if you are into archaic modes of entertainment, you have also heard me on the radio. Pop culture is my beat. If it has to do with the intersection of travel, entertainment and pop culture, I'm your guy.

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