Festivals and Events

Nov 29, 2023 • 6 min read

Umbria is home to a variety of celebrations and festivals that shine a spotlight on food, music, art, and history

Nov 29, 2023 • 6 min read

The lights are twinkling, the mulled wine is flowing and the cultural events never end: you won’t want to miss out on top holiday-season events in London.

Nov 17, 2023 • 7 min read

From the Great Migration and the best diving conditions to vibrant festivals across Kenya, our guide will help you pick the perfect time for your visit.

Oct 19, 2023 • 5 min read

From New Orleans to Hong Kong to Oaxaca, here are five of the best Halloween travel destinations around the world.

Oct 6, 2023 • 15 min read

After a lean year due to Hollywood strikes, LA-based writer Adrian Wenner flew his son over 5000 miles for a day at the races

Sep 25, 2023 • 8 min read

Spain is one of the world’s top gastronomic playgrounds, and this goes double at festival time. Here are the country's top food festivals.

Sep 19, 2023 • 4 min read

Brussels’ reputation for dullness is quite unwarranted. Here’s why.

Aug 23, 2023 • 4 min read

From golden beaches, volcanoes and ancient forests to vineyards, fjords and massive glaciers, Chile basks in natural riches. Here's when to go.

Aug 18, 2023 • 5 min read

The annual Festival of Carthaginians and Romans celebrates the city’s ancient roots each September.

Aug 2, 2023 • 3 min read

St Lucia has something fun happening year round. Here's what to expect on a seasonal basis to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read

England packs a lot into its pint-sized shores. Time your visit just right for the best experience.

Jun 3, 2023 • 4 min read

DJ decks and disco balls will land on the remote Isle of Coll this September. Packing list: dancing shoes, whisky, waterproof boots and binoculars.

May 24, 2023 • 8 min read

Delve into the world of Schwingen with this guide to the why, when and where of Swiss wrestling.

May 24, 2023 • 5 min read

The Cannes Film Festival may be best known as the glitzy setting where Hollywood’s biggest names unveil their latest projects, but for every red carpet…

May 11, 2023 • 8 min read

Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene.

May 5, 2023 • 6 min read

A royal coronation only happens once in a generation – or a lifetime. Here’s all you need to know about King Charles III’s big to-do on May 6, 2023.

Mar 14, 2023 • 5 min read

The week leading up to Easter brings parades, solemn observances, music and more, all over Spain. Here’s what need to know about visiting for Semana Santa.

Mar 13, 2023 • 6 min read

New Orleans manufactures good times in overdrive, but you probably want to arrive at the fun factory when the weather is pleasant. 

Mar 12, 2023 • 7 min read

There’s always something exciting happening in cosmopolitan Panama City. Here’s our guide to what's happening in every season.

Mar 7, 2023 • 8 min read

St Patrick’s Festival is a 10-day event full of music, revelry and rum, celebrating Afro-Caribbean and Irish heritage on the island of Montserrat.

Feb 15, 2023 • 6 min read

The newest addition Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, the Fêtes de l’Ours in the Pyrenees promise theatrics, mock hunts, music and lots of wine.

Feb 10, 2023 • 6 min read

St Patrick’s Day? It’s for the tourists. Dublin Pride – now that’s a party for everyone.