Gastronomy

Christmas Markets in Prague
Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Firefly Festivals (Hotaru Matsuri)
Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)
Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

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

Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

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

La Fiesta Grande de Andacollo
December marks the peak of colorful religious celebrations held monthly in Andacollo

Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
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

Indigenous New Year or We Tripantu
Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

Wildebeest Migration in Kenya
Witness one of the greatest miracles of the world

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

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

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

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

Christmas Markets in Copenhagen
The best way to get into the festive spirit is to visit a Christmas market—the vendors seem to be aware of the deepest desires of your Christmas heart

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

Alkmaar Cheese Market
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

Easter Explosion of the Cart (Lo Scoppio del Carro)
Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

Pchum Ben or Ancestors' Day
On this holy day, ask any local to bring you to the Pagoda, and you will take part in the spiritual Buddhist ritual

Tradition or Savagery? Grindadráp!
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

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

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

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

Festa del Redentore in Venice
Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

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

Nova Scotia Fall Colors
Sink into fall ambiance in the dense woodlands of Nova Scotia

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

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

Pain, Amour et Chocolat
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

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

Tulip Season
These spring flowers transform the Netherlands into a large colourful carpet

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

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

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

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

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

Ear-Shooting Festival (Mala-Ta-Ngia) of Bunun Tribe
Feel the spirit of the Bunon tribe during an interesting aboriginal ritual

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival
100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Madeira Carnival in Funchal
Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

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

Day of the Skulls, or Día de las Ñatitas
A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz

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

Festival de Barriletes Gigantes or Day of the Dead Kite Festival
Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

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

Olavsoka
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!

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

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

Aloha Festivals
A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

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

Eis-zwei-Geissebei (Sausage Tossing)
An old pre-Carnival tradition from Rapperswil, near Lake Zurich

Metropolitan Opera in the Parks
Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

Pi Mai or Songkran—Lao New Year & Water Festival
No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a temple worship, splashing water, and street food

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

Cusco Carnival
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

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

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

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

Trekking to Bolaven Plateau & Tad Fane Waterfall
Trekking in the rainforests can be somewhat challenging, but very rewarding with magnificent vistas and untouched nature

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

Fiesta De Las Cruces
This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

Christmas Markets in Amsterdam
Enjoy a festive atmosphere with hot chocolate and ice skating in the city center

Try a Guinea Pig or Cuy
An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

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

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

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua
Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies

Longsheng (Longji) Rice Terraces
It took hundreds of years to construct a mountain of rice terraces which today reaches up to 900 m above sea level

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

Paucartambo Festival
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

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

Nalukataq, Whaling Festival in Barrow
It is perhaps the most authentic Native American event in Alaska. People there still preserve their old traditions

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

Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or Nine Emperor Gods Festival
One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism

Carro Matto—New Wine Feast
Florentines salute “crazy cart” carrying the first 2000 bottles of new wine with much ceremonial

Chestnut Season and Fête de la Châtaigne
A little province in the South of France is the chestnut capital of the world

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

Birmingham Christmas Market
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge winter celebration with lots of food, drinks, music, and fun

Cinco de Mayo
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!

Long Grove Apple Fest
Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

Strawberry Season
The Netherlands have probably the best strawberries in the world!

Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)
A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

Fiesta de la Cruz
Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

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

Inti Raymi or Aymara New Year
The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional Fishing with Nego-Chin Boats
The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good example

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

Fall Colors
Witness the brilliant palette of mother nature throughout New Brunswick

Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival
Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

Paris Christmas Markets
Get into the holiday spirit surrounded by famous landmarks

Trier Christmas Market
Enjoy Christmas shopping and Advent events in the most romantic setting worldwide!

Christmas Markets in Poland
The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter

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

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

Christmas Markets (Mercatini di Natale)
Lots of entertainment and delicious food from all over Italy

Sumo Grand Tournaments
Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

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

Hallstatt Christmas Market
A single-day romantic fair in one of the world's most photographed towns!

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

Mekong Delta Fruit Season
The best and most unique fruits are available during this season

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

Rooftop Gardens and Farms
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!

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

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

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

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

Tapati Rapa Nui
A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

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

Q’eswachaka Bridge Weaving
This Inca bridge is a connection between the past and the present, and its renovation is a real tradition for locals

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

Dresden Christmas Markets
Step into a world where holiday traditions meet modern festivity, all wrapped in the magic of the season

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

Imilchil Marriage Festival
Those looking for romance will find it in the lake plateau of the Middle Atlas Mountains

Fiesta de La Tirana
The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

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

Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeon Deung Hoe)
Established over 1,300 years ago, this annual Buddhist lantern festival brightens the hearts and skies of both Korea and the world

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

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

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

Belfast Christmas Market
Get the ultimate Christmas experience at this Christmas market

Castells or Human Towers
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

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

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

Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Feel the genuine spirit of the holidays in the prime Christmas town of the Netherlands

New Orleans Red Dress Run
A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Hogueras de San Juan
Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

Catching Whitebait
Whitebaiters spend long hours to fish precious whitebait with the nets

West Indian Labor Day Parade
A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

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

New Year's Eve
Usher in the New Year in Hawaii with a festive vibe and some authentic bliss

Yipao Parade
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

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Join colorful pointed hoods processions carrying the Holy Statues through Ibiza Town

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

Lviv Christmas Markets
Absorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Venezuela's tropical Holy Week celebrations will add spirituality to your vacation

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

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

Warsteiner Montgolfiade Balloon Festival
Visit the jolliest festival in Europe

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

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

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

Serra da Estrela Cheese
Try traditional and internationally recognised sheep cheese

Walpurgis Eve: Sista April
The night when winter officially ends is celebrated with a champagne breakfast and huge bonfire in Uppsala and Lund

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

Lantern Festival
Dragons, butterflies, flamingos, bears, and rabbits! You'll be amazed at the shapes these various lanterns can take!

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

Fiesta de Santa Eulalia
A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons, lions and eagles taking part

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

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
It is a great Scotch fun to intoxicate oneself to traditional Celtic singing, dancing, and storytelling

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

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

The 'Big Dill' Pickle Festival
Save the date for the world's biggest and most exciting pickle party

Sakura Blossom in Uzhhorod
Every spring, blooming Japanese cherry trees draw tourist crowds to the heart of Transcarpathia

Greek Orthodox Easter & Holy Week
Santorini is the right place to see the most authentic and spiritual Greek traditions

Día de Los Muertos
This colourful celebration is prepared especially for the immortal souls that come down to earth to join the living on this special day

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

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

Wine Fight (La Batalla del Vino)
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

Quema del Diablo or Burning the Devil
As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire

Húsvéti Locsolkodás (or Wet Monday)
'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

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

Shigmo Festival (Shigmotsav)
Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

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

Les Bravades de Fréjus
A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

Festival of Near-Death Experiences
Spain is known all over the world for its crazy festivals, but this one takes the cake for being the most bizarre

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's

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

St Anthony Feast in Boston
This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

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

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

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

Mayan New Year's Celebration
Observe authentic indigenous traditions in the 21st century

Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes
Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

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

Fresh Maple Syrup
This iconic Canadian topping is made of maple sap collected from tree trunks—what a generous gift from nature!

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

Kampong Phluk Floating Village
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

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

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