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XIV maltatoday, SUNDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2015 Valentine's Escaping the Valentine's Like birthdays, Valentine's Day celebrations become repetitive after a few years. If you've grown disenchanted with fancy dinners, chocolates and roses, worry not, because we've rounded up a series of unconventional Valentine's Day ideas to combat the season's predict- ability. After all, what's romance without a little adventure? Get cultured Every culture celebrates the day of love a little differently. For instance, in Japan, women give men choco- lates on 14 February, while some parts of Britain serve buns baked with caraway seeds and raisins. Try mixing a couple of fun new tradi- tions into your date night. Throw a Quirkyalone Day party As much as we love bemoaning the celebration as a consumerist plot, we'll concede that hating Val- entine's Day can be just as trite and obnoxious as the day itself. Instead of throwing an anti-Valen- tine's party, participate in Inter- national Quirkyalone Day, where singles around the world throw feel- good parties celebrating empower- ment, romance and gratitude. Sometimes, these get-togethers encourage mingling; other times, they're just an excuse to enjoy Val- entine's Day without the collective self-pity that often accompanies other singles' parties. For ideas, check out the move- ment's website, which recommends hosting an event at a public place, such as a library, and advertising for it a few weeks ahead of time. Do touristy things in your own town Since plenty of people already dismiss Valentine's Day as corny, plan a few touristy activities that you and your honey have never gotten around to doing, and don't be embarrassed to take a zillion cou- ple-y pictures while visiting those Tired of fancy dinners, chocolates and roses? Here are a few unusual Valentine's Day ideas