Summer is sneaking up fast and that means it’s time to make your plans if you haven’t already. London has loads to take in but for our money here are a few of our favorite picks for the best festivals of June and July. Note that our choices are in chronological order and not necessarily …
If you enjoy traveling and experiencing new and exciting things, then the Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia is something you cannot miss. This festival incorporates a competition between the best eagle hunters the Kazakh have to offer. If you happen to be a bird enthusiast, all the more reason to come to Mongolia …
Did you know that there is such thing as mountain films? A whole genre dedicated to their majesty – the mountains? And did you know that there is a festival that celebrates books and films about mountains, climbing, mountain expeditions and remote cultures that takes place in the beautiful town of Banff, located in Banff …
When you hear the word festival what mental image do you have? People dancing to music, drinks flowing, noise coming from all directions, fun, entertainment… Well, you might broaden that definition when you find out about Slackline Festival which is probably one of the chilliest, yet most dangerous and terrifying gatherings in the world. Also …
What do you get when you put together huge burning effigies and art installations, 68,000 people, the Black Desert in Nevada, music and fun? The answer – one of the most exciting, most original, and most memorable festivals in the world – Burning Man Festival. The festival starts on the last Monday in August and …
What is the most colourful, entertaining, visually spectacular, enchanting, propane-laden festival in the world? It must be the Hot Air Balloon Festival in c, New Mexico aptly called the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which takes place every October. For nine days, the Festival is swamped with hot air balloons of all shapes, sizes, and colours, …
Whether you are a fan of the opera or not, we absolutely recommend that you visit the Bregenz Festival at the wonderful Lake Konstanz in Austria for the sheer aesthetic experience of it. A portion of the Festival, titled ‘The Opera on the Lake’, is held on an out-of-this-world gigantic floating stage which cannot be …