For many, New Year’s Eve is a night to dress up and party into the early hours. For others, it’s a quiet night in with loved ones, watching the festivities unfold with a blanket and hot drink. But if you’re looking for something a little different...
Tag: Festivals and Events
Everywhere you go you’ll find a reason to celebrate and join in the local merriment from colourful festivals like Holi in India to sizzling street parties like the legendary Rio Carnival in Brazil.
Eight Christmas Dishes From Around the World
There are plenty of traditions when it comes to Christmas. From decorating the tree and hanging up stockings, to sending cards and singing carols. Yet one of the traditions most eagerly awaited has to be Christmas dinner. No matter where you may live in the world,...
10 of the Most Popular Festivals in India
Alongside its spectacular monuments, iconic wildlife and mouthwatering cuisine, India is a land famous for its festivals. Held throughout the year, these vibrant events offer visitors a chance to see India’s culture at its very best. But with hundreds to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down...
What to Expect of the Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka is a very spiritual country, and this can be seen across the nation. Whether it be the Catholic saint effigies you find scattered throughout Colombo or the many Hindu temples of Jafna and Trincomalee. However, the religion that’s most widely followed is Buddhism, with...
The Famous Pushkar Camel Fair
Once a year the sleepy desert town of Pushkar erupts into a frenzy of activity as hundreds of thousands of cattle traders, pilgrims, and travellers – plus some 40,000 counts of livestock – descend upon its sands for the annual Pushkar Camel Fair in November. What...
Thimphu Festival: The Best Reason to Visit Bhutan
Festivals, or Tshechus, are vibrant and happy affairs in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan. Held annually in various temples, dzongs and monasteries throughout the country, Tshechus honour the birthday of Guru Rimpoche – the saint who first introduced the country to Buddhism in the 8th century....
The Best Summer Events in Croatia that aren’t Music Festivals
Over the last few years Croatia’s festival scene has exploded. Thanks to its blue waters, scenic coastline and unbeatable weather, the country now hosts some of Europe’s biggest summer festivals. But with over 20 to choose from, music festivals tend to dominate Croatia’s summer calendar. Whilst...
Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Christmas … a time to eat, drink, be merry and enjoy festive traditions. Everyone has their favourite Christmas rituals, whether going carolling or starting the day with champagne and mince pies. Countries also have their weird and wonderful customs they follow year on year. We take...
Inti Raymi Photo by Photo
Every year on the 24th of June, the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, Cuzco celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun. Inti Raymi was the greatest festival in the Inca calendar and still remains an important date today. However the festivities have very much changed over...
Easter Traditions From Around The World
Easter is a holiday filled with chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and Bank Holidays. But did you know it is also a time for crime thrillers, kite flying and fancy dress? We take a look at some of the world’s more alternative Easter traditions. Norway Easter...