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

Festas de Lisboa (Festas dos Santos Populares)
Every June the streets of Lisbon are decorated, and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air for a few days

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

Easter in Ukraine
Ukrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter

Orthodox Easter Day
Special Romanian Easter rites include painted egg tapping, night vigils, and perfume attacks to bring girls good luck

Festa de São João do Porto
One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

Cherry Blossom
Dive deeper into the cherry blossom beauty in the capital of Sweden

Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Easter or "Velikden" is one of the largest and most important holidays in Bulgaria

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

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

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

Holy Week & Orthodox Easter
Festive traditions feature Lent mourning ceremonies, night candle lighting, and colored egg-cracking

Cherry Blossom Festival
Just for one week, the cherry trees of New Haven are in full bloom

Festival of Roses
The festival where millions of roses are harvested will strike your imagination!

Zelené Pivo (Green Beer)
Not everything green is associated with St. Patrick's Day - Green beer in the Czech Republic is part of Easter holy week traditions

Dagupan City Bangus Festival
A vibrant celebration of the national fish of Philippines

Easter & Holy Week (Semana Santa)
Holy week is a great chance to observe the Dominican Republic at its best

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

Es Firo Sóller Festival
One of the largest festivals on the Balearic Islands will surprise you with its amazing costumes and noisy parties

Holy Week & Easter
No matter where you go for Santa Pasqua in Sicily, you'll find a totally unique experience

Semana Santa & Easter
The "penitents" in pointed hoods, barefoot "Nazarenes", and religious statues take over the streets for a week of solemn processions

Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Avurudu & Puthandu)
A traditional holiday of Aluth Avurudda & Puthandu is equally important for Sinhalese and Tamil people of Sri Lanka

Sankt Hans Aften (Midsummer)
A Nordic tradition, celebrated on the night before the Midsummer's Day

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
The holy week in Colombia is celebrated with colorful religious performances and ceremonies

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

Kraków Easter Market & Celebrations
Come to see how Kraków celebrates Easter—some of the local traditions date back to the 16th century

Hoi An Lantern Full Moon Festival
Most Vietnamese holidays are celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar which has a full moon cycle. The full moon festival hence is of a big meaning and is a monthly event in Hoi An

Festa dei Gigli in Nola
The event to celebrate the home-coming of Bishop Paolino in 431

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

Semana Santa (Easter)
A religious holiday marked by processions and family gatherings

Semana Santa & Easter
Discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria full of passion, sorrow, and devotion

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
The most important holiday in Spain when every city holds amazing and emotional celebrations

Holy Week & Greek Easter
Feel the spirituality of Crete during the biggest religious holiday in the country

Easter (Húsvét)
The feast of Húsvét in Hungary is a cultural celebration involving folk arts and traditional foods

Corrida de Toros (Bullfighting)
A great opportunity to witness one of the most recognizable Spanish traditions

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

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
Rolling drums, trumpets, and hundreds of religious worshippers in bright and colorful dress is the hallmark of Easter in Madrid

Hamburg Christmas Markets
Some of the best holiday food and entertainment in North Germany

Holy Week & Easter
Take to the streets to see elaborate and dramatic processions and honour the most important week in the Christian calendar

Holy Week & Easter
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!

Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)
Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

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

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

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

Bullfighting in Mexico
Mexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon

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

Pierogi Festival
You’ll never know what Krakow really tastes like until you try some true Polish cuisine. The best time to do this is the National Pierogi Festival

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

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

Cherry Blossoms in Florida
Morikami Museum is the best place to see blooming cherry trees in The Sunshine State

Limón Carnival
Taking place in the port city of Limon, the carnival celebrates nice weather and joy of life

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

Cherry Blossoms in New Jersey
Behold a range of pink across New Jersey's parks and arboretums

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
Easter festivities are not complete without colorful carpets covering the main streets of Comayagua and Tegucigalpa

Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Cypriot Easter is all about colorful eggs, candle processions, and huge bonfires

Christmas Markets (Marchés de Noël)
Alsace, Aquitaine and the French Riviera have their beautiful Christmas traditions

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

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

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

Stockholm Christmas Markets
Soak up the merry and bright vibes of Christmas in Stockholm

Christmas Markets in Germany
A German tradition that has spread all over the world

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Visit the city during the week of spectacular religious processions and delicious Easter treats

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Events
Houston gathers the Irish and Irish-at-heart for a grand celebration

Bullfighting at La Maestranza
Find out what the most passionate bullfight in Spain looks like, at the famous La Maestranza bullring

Semana Santa in Granada
A busy week packed with more than 30 emotional street processions

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!

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

Cinco de Mayo
Drink lots of margaritas and cerveza celebrating the Mexican national holiday

Glasgow Christmas Markets
Experience the best-in-class Christmas shopping in the city of Glasgow

Easter in India
Christians all over India celebrate Easter loudly and authentically

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Dramatic hooded robes, the smell of wax in the air, and the overall sense of deep mourning ensure a mysterious atmosphere

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

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

Bisket Jatra (Nepali New Year)
A major holiday in Nepal is celebrated with interesting rituals to observe

Wild Poppy Bloom
Poppy fields attract many photographers trying to capture the beauty of spring flowers

Green Plums or Erik
Small, tart "erik" is a real passion of Istanbulites, who eat them raw and add them to soups, stews, sauces, and salads

National Puerto Rican Day Parade
One of the largest cultural celebrations in the U.S.

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

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

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

St. Patrick's Day
The celebration of all things Irish all over the Great Britain

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

Christmas Markets in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Christmas markets draw the attention of many tourists thanks to their fairytale atmosphere

Bronte Pistachio Season
When visiting Sicily, don't miss the opportunity to try "green gold"—pistachios

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

Cattle Descent (Cow Parade)
Celebration of the arguculture and the art of shepherding

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

Ramadan
Do not worry if you visit Egypt during Ramadan. It's always interesting and even frugal

Semana Santa
In this article, you'll find out how Uruguayans celebrate Holy Week or Tourism Week

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

Christmas Markets
A mix of Mediterranean food and culture with Alpine traditions

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
Dallas knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and you should definitely see it for yourself

Festival de Merengue (Merengue Festival) in Dominican Republic
This exciting and flirtatious dance plays a major role in the Dominican culture

Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square
Although the identity and the origin of England's patron saint are not 100% clear, the feast bears a great importance for this nation

Maibaumaufstellen (May Day Festival)
One of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations

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

St. Patrick's Day
The bars and pubs of Berlin celebrate the Irish holiday with much enthusiasm

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

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

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

Malta's Christmas Markets
Savor the most delicious Maltese Christmas delicacies and uncover the island’s vibrant crafts

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

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

Cherry Festival
Just like all the traditional festivals of Slovenia, the Cherry Festival in Brda has something for everyone!

Easter
Beautiful, vivid celebrations are held in all the cities and towns of Slovenia

Christmas Markets in Florence
Enjoy holiday shopping, Tuscan food, and a festive atmosphere

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

Easter Holidays in Tuscany
Colorful religious processions are the main highlight of the Holy Week in Tuscany

Krakow Christmas Market
The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most of the city's winter holiday festivities

Galungan and Kuningan
The festival to honour the win of good over the evil

Christmas Markets in Scotland
Scotland loves Christmas! It hosts some of the best Christmas Markets in the UK

Christmas Markets
Get into the mood for the holidays with traditional European entertainment

Fiera del Cacio
The cheese fair held in the birthplace of pecorino itself offers the best selection of world-famous Tuscan cheese

Finland Christmas Markets
What could beat winter dull better than the cheerful bustle of holiday fairs?

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

Ganesh Chaturthi
May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! Immerse yourself into one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Holy Week and Easter
Rich in traditions, Finnish celebrations incorporate the visits of Easter witches, Passion plays, Easter fires, and seasonal treats

Bloomfield Little Italy Days
Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Discover unique Easter traditions of Cusco, Ayacucho, and Arequipa

Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Check out some of the most atmospheric Christmas fairs in Europe to get into the mood before the holidays

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

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

Dragon Boat Festival
Also known as Duanwu Festival, the event shows the real Chinese dragons

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

St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Argentines like a true Irishman

Christmas Markets in Spain
Colorful and cozy Christmas markets in Spain ignite a desire to come back to this country again and again

Bula Festival
"Hello" everybody; Bula Festival in Nadi welcomes everyone for a week of fun

Fiestas de La Blanca & Celedón, Vitoria-Gasteiz
If you see a figure with an umbrella coming down from a church on a rope—then you are in Basque Country!

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

Noche de San Juan
Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain

Denmark's Christmas Markets
Discover some of the best Christmas markets in Denmark

Velá de Santiago y Santa Ana
Spain has many crazy customs, witness one of them and try it during the Triana festivities

Vancouver Canada Day Festival & Events
Become a part of the largest celebration in Vancouver

Italian International Balloon Grand Prix in Todi
Be sure to book tickets to this fairytale hot-air balloon festival!

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

Luminara of San Ranieri Pisa
One of the most beautiful nights in the ancient Italian city

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Join locals in one of Ecuador's biggest holidays

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

Angel's Sunday
Celebrate Angel's Day, also known as Domingo del Angel in Spanish, in an ancient castle

Feria de Cali
Enjoy dancing and learning salsa at the Cali Fair, Colombia's biggest end-of-year party

Belgian National Day
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration

Fruits Season (Rain Season)
Panama has an amazing biodiversity and abundance of fruits and vegetables that become ripe during the rain season

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

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

Street Fairs and Festivals
The street fairs in New York are all about tasting great food, finding bargains, and enjoying a little people-watching

Christmas Markets in Sweden
Swedish Christmas markets convey heart-melting Scandinavian holiday traditions

Grape Harvest and Wine Season
Visit the Canton of Valais or the famous region of Lavaux that boasts 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for almost 30 km along Lake Geneva

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

Ripley's First Monday Trade Days
Feel the good-ol'-days vibe at this flea market

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

Eid al-Fitr
Don't miss the Festival of Breaking the Fast known as Eid-al-Fitr in Egypt

EuroChocolate Festival Perugia
Visit one of the most significant Chocolate events in Europe

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

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

Sugar Feast (Ramazan Bayramı)
The abundance of Turkish sweets, illuminated mosques, and traditional puppet plays highlight the end of Ramadan

Christmas Markets in Frankfurt am Main
Some of the largest and most atmospheric Weihnachtsmärkte

Orange Blossom (Azahar)
See beautiful Seville when it's adorned with orange blossom and when aroma permeates the air

Maltese Festas or Village Feasts
Maltese summer nights will provide you with a memorable experience with bursts of colour, music, and bright fireworks during the traditional festa (feast) season

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

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

Fiesta del Fuego (Festival del Caribe)
Burning of the devil and saluting Congo gods—this is one of the most colorful festivals in Cuba

Bulgaria Rose Festival
Rose is the symbol of Bulgaria, and it is often seen in folk embroideries and local art

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

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

Easter (Veľká Noc)
This is the time for traditions, an elated atmosphere, and a lot of amusement in Slovakia

Castells or Human Towers
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

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

Cherry Blossom
From the University of Washington campus to city parks the pink bloom is everywhere

Poteet Strawberry Festival
The biggest annual celebration in the strawberry capital of Texas

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

Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake
This race for cheese is a lot of fun for daredevils

Fiesta Broadway (Cinco de Mayo)
The US largest festival of Mexican and Latin American world

Monschau Christmas Market
The fairytale Christmas market you won't forget

Growing Stones or Trovants
These stones or rather "creatures" have been baffling the scientists for years. Truth or fiction, they are said to influence people's thoughts and seek revenge when treated badly

Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani
Plenty of religious events are associated with Buddhist Lent. The Candle Festival is one of them, but it is also one of the most spectacular festivals during the year

Oktoberfest Blumenau
One of the world's largest Oktoberfest celebrations takes place in the south of Brazil, so far from its birthplace

Medieval Festivals
In the context of the country's rich history, it's no wonder, Medieval festivals in France are so popular

Festa della Sensa
Join the Feast of the Ascension celebration featuring a symbolic marriage ceremony