Gastronomy

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

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

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

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

Get into the holiday spirit surrounded by famous landmarks

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

The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter

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

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

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

Lots of entertainment and delicious food from all over Italy

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Soak up the merry and bright vibes of Christmas in Stockholm

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

A German tradition that has spread all over the world

The unique style of Madrid Christmas markets will make your holidays in the Spanish capital memorable

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

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

A mix of Mediterranean food and culture with Alpine traditions

Some of the best holiday food and entertainment in North Germany

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy holiday shopping, Tuscan food, and a festive atmosphere

Swedish Christmas markets convey heart-melting Scandinavian holiday traditions

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

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

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

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

The event to celebrate the home-coming of Bishop Paolino in 431

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

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

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

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

Alsace, Aquitaine and the French Riviera have their beautiful Christmas traditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Fruit lovers, prepare for the time of your life

The folk tunes and floats in Mergellina

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

Watch this gorgeous dance of horses

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

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

The fairytale Christmas market you won't forget

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

A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire

Once a year all of Mauritius celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi—the birthday of the youngest son of Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha

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

Germans are totally into pumpkins. You can check it out at the largest pumpkin festival in the world

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

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

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

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

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

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

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

These spring flowers transform the Netherlands into a large colourful carpet

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

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

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

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

Star of the show on Portugese Christmas dinner tables

A party that simply can't be missed

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

A great opportunity to witness one of the most recognizable Spanish traditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

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

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

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

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

Scary evil Santa twin occupies Austria, looking for bad, naughty kids

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

Discover some of the best Christmas markets in Denmark

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

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don't miss one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world

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

If it's not a sign to put your green and yellow clothes on, then what is? Celebrate Brazil's Independence Day NYC style

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

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

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

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

A holiday showcase of Alsace cuisine, decor, and culture

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

The festival to honour the win of good over the evil

A little medieval town of Guardia Sanframondi situated about 60 km from Naples, hosts the mystical medieval event every seven years

This amazing Christmas market in Lille has all the chances to become your go-to place during the winter holidays

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

The Netherlands have probably the best strawberries in the world!

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

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

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

Get the ultimate Christmas experience at this Christmas market

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!

Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

A delicious fish specialty

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

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

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

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

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

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

Nestled in the mountains of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is a true winter wonderland

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

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

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

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

The Festival gathers folk musicians and dancers from all around the country and introduces the cultural spirit of Panama

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

Every winter Gothenburg transforms into a winter wonderland and dazzles with holiday lights

A unique event held annually in Bavaria. When cows come back home, the locals greet them and celebrate their return

An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

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

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

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

The best idea for a winter stroll in Warsaw

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

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

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

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

Celebration of the arguculture and the art of shepherding

Some of the largest and most atmospheric Weihnachtsmärkte

The best and most unique fruits are available during this season

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feel the good-ol'-days vibe at this flea market

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

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

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

Grape cultivation and wine festivals constitute the tangible part of the French lifestyle. Everyone can join in!

A delicious festival to celebrate the hazelnut harvest

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

Discover what Christmas Market in Metz has prepared for you

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

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

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

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