Gastronomy

This picturesque mountain valley welcomes fans of an unusual art—the manufacture and launch of unmanned balloons

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Get your portion of family warmth sitting by the Martinsfeuer

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

This ancient religious ritual survived till today and represents the most famous festival in Cusco

Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire

December marks the peak of colorful religious celebrations held monthly in Andacollo

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide

Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Provence is a magnificent lavender field

Witness one of the greatest miracles of the world

Summer heat is not an obstacle to celebrate Christmas and drink hot chocolate

Take a train from Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz to see unique Alpine landscapes

Although thousands of firefly species live around the world, there are not that many places where you can observe such magic

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck

No country is as famous with its cheese as the Netherlands is! Don't miss your chance to try out all the different cheeses available regionally in one place now

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

On this holy day, ask any local to bring you to the Pagoda, and you will take part in the spiritual Buddhist ritual

Get out and participate in one of the largest boat races in Venice

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

The national hunting and eating of the pilot whales for many people may seem an oddity, but for Faroese this has been a long time tradition

Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous​ wine regions

Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

Don't miss this original and colourful Swiss celebration in Geneva

This is the only occasion to see a thousand Chilean national dances at one spectacle

Sri Lanka is well known for its suberb tea, which is the main agricultural crop in many provinces

Instead of the usual hotel, Mongolia offers something unique and authentic—traditional nomadic ger camping

Not every herring can be called Hollandse Nieuwe. Check the reason why this one gets the special name!

Once a staple food, gerookte paling now became a delicacy and a must try

Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

If you have a great love affair with chocolate, you have to visit Bread, Love, and Chocolate Fair in Antibes for the Valentine's Day weekend

Fruit lovers, prepare for the time of your life

Festivities introduce Māori culture, highlighting traditional underground oven cooking and tribal customs

Finally being nude brings some luck and fortune at this festival!

Famous cheese from Pag island is a national pride of Croatia, known as Paški sir

Take a boat trip down the Mekong River and explore numerous Mekong Islands or head to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

When Huhu beetle larvae are eaten with closed eyes, they may be easily confused with buttery chicken

A party that simply can't be missed

Star of the show on Portugese Christmas dinner tables

These spring flowers transform the Netherlands into a large colourful carpet

Feel the spirit of the Bunon tribe during an interesting aboriginal ritual

A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz

Trekking in the rainforests can be somewhat challenging, but very rewarding with magnificent vistas and untouched nature

Visit Cavaillon's most fragrant and sweet festival and taste some Charentais melons—a local speciality

Plenty of unsalted cod is dried by cold spring winds and almost freezing temperatures on huge wooden racks

If you think ducks can't work in the wine-making business, visit South Africa and see for yourself

It is a colorful ceremony parading through the streets of Cusco, celebrating both Catholic and Inca tradition

Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

There is never too much coffee. Indulge in Guatemala's best during the harvest festivities

This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

An old pre-Carnival tradition from Rapperswil, near Lake Zurich

For those who like crowded and chaotic places with music, dance, and other interesting activities, the right time to visit Peru is during the Carnival

No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a​ temple worship, splashing water, and street food

It means hundreds of fluffy sheep running along the street of Te Kuiti, the world's shearing capital

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

One of the most colorful cultural events in Hawaii held to honor King David Kalakaua

Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, will not be complete without traditional Songpyeon, Korea's special rice cakes

Olavsoka is a traditional festival that cherishes unity and connectedness of everyone living on the same ground: no matter who you are and where you are you can't miss the feeling of togetherness with this​ little nation!

A joyous and epicurean celebration of the arrival of the new Côtes du Rhône vintage

Grab a checkered skirt and head for the Celtic Festival—tradition and lots of fun for the whole family

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

At Highland dances, Scottish boys and girls perform in national costumes dancing to the traditional sounds of the hornpipe

An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

It is perhaps the most authentic Native American event in Alaska. People there still preserve their old traditions

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies

It took hundreds of years to construct a mountain of rice terraces which today reaches up to 900 m above sea level

Professional shamans will connect you with spirits, but listen carefully as maybe your ancestors are trying to tell you something

The surprisingly​ green landscape of Greenland becomes dotted with white fluffy flowers in summer

Beetle larvae, baby fish with their guts intact, and lamb testicles promise an unforgettable culinary adventure for daring food enthusiasts

We're happy to present to you one of the most magical Christmas markets in the world

Florentines salute “crazy cart” carrying the first 2000 bottles of new wine with much ceremonial

A great complement to​ Italian pizza, pasta, and Easter food. Try artichokes prepared in both Jewish and authentic Roman styles

One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism

A little province in the South of France is the chestnut capital of the world

Bring your amigos and enjoy the fiesta with some Mexican flavor. There will be fresh margaritas, and mariachi music—a true Mexican festival in NYC!

The coffee grown in Panama has a magnificent taste due to the mixture of different cultures

Explore villages, olive groves, vineyards, and other wonders in the Mont Ventoux region

The easternmost of the Canary Islands strikes by its moon-like landscape and unexpectedly lush vineyards

Enjoy the unforgettable emotions of this day full of fun. This fiesta of joy is one must-visit during your Canary vacations

The Netherlands have probably the best strawberries in the world!

Scotsmen respect their national poet and commemorate his legacy by cooking his favorite meal on his birthday

The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good examp​le​

The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals

A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

A delicious fish specialty

This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Once this kind of fishing was a necessity, now it is fading away

Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

Join over 30,000 people at one of the world's biggest coffee festivals

Khmer New Year's Day is the happiest time in Cambodia when people wish each other peace, happiness, and prosperity

It may sound strange but even in a concrete jungle of New York City you'll find farms and gardens. Although they are a bit unusual!

The best and most unique fruits are available during this season

One of the oldest fishing traditions in the world, Ukai fishing is a fascinating practice. Check out just how it's done!

It's not just about running beside world-famous monuments—music, cheese, and wine tasting wait en route too

Discover Cappadocia's lush valleys while cycling on two wheels

“Hira Gasy” or musical presentation of Malagasy folklore is the highlight of the Independence Day celebration

Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

Get world's finest cigars from the very heart of world's tobacco industry

This Inca bridge is a connection between the past and the present, and its renovation is a real tradition for locals

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

Check where your favourite beverage comes from and don't forget to try some green tea ice cream and green tea noodle soup

Enjoy the process of making one of the sweetest things in the world - from cacao beans to chocolate

The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Meet the reindeer nomads during their short-lasting stay out of the taiga's deep forests

Have an amazing time at New York's best carnival

The capital of Great Britain is hardly recognizable when the Afro-Caribbean spirit revels in the streets of London

More than 20 Advent Markets ensure Vienna has preserved its holiday spirit since the Middle Ages

The Kachin Manao Festival is a traditional New Year celebration

The annual sheep herding festival in Idaho's Basque Country

Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

People of Tay Nguyen treat elephants as friends that help with everything around

An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

Join colorful pointed hoods processions carrying the Holy Statues through Ibiza Town

This magnificent half an hour spectacle in the sky will be an event you'll always remember

If you think the best carnivals are only in South America, visit Basel and you might change your mind!

Sweet festivals in beautiful old villages are a sign of spring

In the middle of fall, plain low-growing cranberry vines transform into exuberant red bogs

Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour

Tam Giac Mach, Triangular circuit flower or simply buckwheat is covering the northern mountaineous area of Vietnam with a stuning pinkish carpet of bloom

Enjoy idyllic floating village scenery from a canoe, passing houses on stilts, floating markets and floating temple at Tonle Sap lake, near Siem Reap city

Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy

One of the best Easter traditions in the Big Apple, where New Yorkers show off their creativity

Experience the traditional Spring Festival at temple fairs in Beijing

There is no better occasion to revel in Scandinavian delicacies than Gladmat Festival

A pilgrimage visited every year by thousands of believers

Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: see the extra special Christmas markets of Bavaria!

Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's

For Sami, the people who live in Northern Lapland, reindeer means life itself

The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

A traditional parade to honour Korea’s royal ancestors that showcases vibrant costumes, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

It can be a very calming and peaceful experience to join the Lao people in temples on the first day of Buddhist Lent

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

The festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities

A mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, Lomisoba is a colorful insight into Georgian culture

An indigenous ethnic group of Northern Laos displays its colorful festive traditions

The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

According to the Balinese calendar, New Year comes in spring and means "the Day of Silence"

This colourful celebration is prepared especially for the immortal souls that come down to earth to join the living on this spec​ial day

The spirit of Advent and entertainment for the whole family awaits in one of Europe's best Christmas destinations

Experience Valencia’s silliest and funniest event at the infamous tomato fight

For many travelers to Myanmar, the most notable sight is the yellowish paste called Thanaka, painted on the faces of Burmese women and children

Catalan answer to the carnival season is more than fun. It's spectacular!

Wear your best green attire and attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade to feel the spirit of San Francisco’s Irish community

Estonian bogs offer something beautiful and mysterious every season

It is a great Scotch fun to intoxicate oneself to traditional Celtic singing, dancing, and storytelling

A story of how to get dirty and be okey with that

Full of joy Little India overwhelms with bright decorations, thousands of lights and typical Indian treats

Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see their unbelievable beauty

Whitebaiters spend long hours to fish precious whitebait with the nets

The night when winter officially ends is celebrated with a champagne breakfast and huge bonfire in Uppsala and Lund

A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Visit the jolliest festival in Europe

This Sardinian delicacy has live maggots inside! Sounds disgusting? Just try it! The taste reminds of strong Parmesan

'I was walking in a green forest, I saw a blue violet, it had started to wilt, may I sprinkle it?' – this is what the men ask the women on this holiday before sprinkling them with water

The Southbank Centre promises great winter fun, starting with a Winter Market and captivating activities

Country's most colorful and delightful carnival—the brightest jewel of Cuba's festivals

Feel the warmth of hearts during this Asian Valentine's day

A unique bi-national event celebrated between the two neighbouring cities of Brownsville and Matamoros

Berries mixed with dried fish, walrus tallow, and reindeer fat—sounds strange? Alaskans don’t think so

A world-class festival which gathers hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy music and entertainment

Santorini boasts to be a seafood destination, and offers octopus dishes with its own unique flavour

This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

Try traditional and internationally recognised sheep cheese

As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire

Witness one of the most spectacular cultural events in the world and taste the life in Papua New Guinea

A great mix of music and fireworks

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

Iconic Colombian vehicles may pack as much as you need, including agricultural produce, livestock, furniture, families, the entire households—and that deserves to be celebrated

Lao rice dishes can be spicy, salty, or sweet. Do not miss the chance to try the latter in one of its many variations

Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music

The Big Round-Up. An event that takes place in the countryside and, as unusual as it sounds, includes sheep and romance

Established over 1,300 years ago, this annual Buddhist lantern festival brightens the hearts and skies of both Korea and the world

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

Joining this colorful parade is a great way to get to know Spanish traditions and customs

Santorini is the right place to see the most authentic and spiritual Greek traditions

A celebration of life and gratefulness—that's what this festival is about

Observe authentic indigenous traditions in the 21st century

Take part in the nationwide future forecast on harvest, weather, and epidemics during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony

A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons​, lions and eagles taking part

The Galapagos Islands is one of the best places on Earth for seafood epicures

Toronto invites lovers of Caribbean culture to the largest North American street festival of colorful traditions

Spain is known all over the world for its crazy festivals, but this one takes the cake for being the most bizarre

Come to celebrate samba and all things Brazil at Liverpool's Brazilica Festival

An 18th-century Venezuelan tradition became one of the world's most colorful carnivals

Red wine seems to be flowing in the veins of locals in Haro. Once a year it also fills up the streets of the town—at the exuberant battle of wine