Instead of busking your way around the world, try building sand castles. For inspiration visit Brighton's sand sculpture festival where experts have carved around 10,000 tonnes of sand into Egyptian-style formations.

According to www.visitbrighton.com, the sculptors have used rough-edged river sand and sea water to manipulate the sculptures into complex formations. They finished the giant sand castles with a protective mixture that includes egg white, which acts as a windscreen and preserves the detail even in bad weather.

The festival is on until 11th September 2005. Adults £6, under 12s £3.50. Open daily 11.00 to 20.00.