Festivals and Events

May 20, 2019 • 5 min read

Tokyo's hot, humid summers can get locals grumbling, but there's lots of seasonal fun to be had with traditions (both old and new) to make the most of…

May 17, 2019 • 6 min read

For many people, music festivals are the cornerstone of their summer activities. There’s no thrill like packing up the car with good mates, camping…

May 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Den Haag serves up an enticing blend of cultural expressions from the past and present, in an environment that bustles and relaxes in equal measure…

May 14, 2019 • 3 min read

Get your sunglasses, wide-brim hat and water bottle ready, because as soon as the rain lets up, Portland, Oregon, suddenly bursts into activity with a…

May 13, 2019 • 4 min read

New York City is one of the most remarkable places on the planet for the wealth of world-class attractions all in one place, but taking a bite of the Big…

May 10, 2019 • 2 min read

May sees the Rio head outdoors as the weather becomes even more inviting. Cariocas begin to gear up for Festa Junina, the second-biggest round of…

May 7, 2019 • 7 min read

Looking for a festival to complete your holiday? We’ve picked 25 of the best festivals around the island of Ireland to factor into your itinerary.

May 7, 2019 • 3 min read

After months of being stuck under the clouds, summer is when Glasgow comes to life.

May 2, 2019 • 4 min read

In Stockholm, young women wear crowns of glowing candles. In Moscow, futuristic light projections illuminate the Bolshoi Theatre. In Santa Fe, paper…

Apr 25, 2019 • 6 min read

Small is beautiful. Nowhere is that truer than in Istria, the compact, heart-shaped peninsula at the northern end of Croatia's coast, surrounded by the…

Apr 18, 2019 • 2 min read

With Ramadan generally meaning a wind-down all over the Muslim world, you might expect that the red city of Marrakesh shuts up shop for the month, but…

Apr 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Visiting Jordan during the month of Ramadan is an extraordinary opportunity to experience local life and culture, and it’s unlike any other time of the…

Apr 17, 2019 • 7 min read

From its winding mountain trails to its charming, pristine beaches, Wakayama Prefecture is an ancient gem waiting to be discovered. Steeped in history and…

Apr 17, 2019 • 6 min read

Planning a trip to Bucharest but not sure when’s the best time to visit? From April to September, Bucharest becomes a stomping ground for the creative…

Apr 17, 2019 • 6 min read

With glorious, uninterrupted sunshine and hot days spent splashing in the cooling waters of the Mediterranean, laid-back Tunis gets a huge jolt of energy…

Apr 17, 2019 • 3 min read

With scorching temperatures and a sun that doesn’t quit from 5am to 8pm, summer in Cairo is a time of mass exodus for those who can afford coastal…

Apr 17, 2019 • 3 min read

Despite its dusty reputation, springtime in Cairo unleashes bursts of warmth and colour, from puffy oleander bushes to jacaranda trees shouting with…

Apr 16, 2019 • 5 min read

'Piled deep and massy, close and high; mine own romantic town.' So wrote Sir Walter Scott of Edinburgh, the city of his birth, and the first in the world…

Apr 15, 2019 • 4 min read

Semana Santa (Holy Week), with its colorful ceremonies and pageantry, is one of the holiest weeks in the Catholic religion and most widely celebrated…

Apr 8, 2019 • 7 min read

The swell and roar of tides as they crash along a white sandy beach, a scramble and final push to reach the highest point in the land, a lingering look at…

Apr 4, 2019 • 2 min read

April is a time when the weather cools down and Rio de Janeiro (almost) finally accepts Carnival is over for another year, with plenty of exhibitions and…

Mar 22, 2019 • 4 min read

There’s no better time to plan an escape to Yorkshire than summer. The days are long, the green hills and dales shimmer in the sun like emeralds and there…