Glastonbury Festival is great, but does it really compare to chasing cheese, children jumping or climbing buns? We’ve put together a list of the most unusual festivals from around the world, read on for 25 ways to make your life more enjoyable. 1. Mud Festival – South Korea | July The beautiful coastal town of…
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The most weird and bizarre festivals in the world
Glastonbury Festival’s great, but can it really compare to cheese chasing, baby jumping or bun climbing? We’ve put together a list of the most unusual festivals from around the world, read on for 25 ways to make your life less boring. 1. Mud Festival – South Korea | July The gorgeous coastal town of Boryeong hosts an…
Where to party in Budapest: ruin bars, spa parties and Europe’s answer to Burning Man Festival
It’s no secret that Budapest is one of Europe’s hottest destinations right now – it’s cheap, wild and attracts top DJs from around the world. The best time to party here is the summer, when rooftop bars and decadent spa parties take over the city. We’ve put together a list of the best addresses in Budapest for…
Unique places to celebrate the Holi festival of colours in India
India’s famous festival of colours offers much more than just throwing colours! Holi is a celebration of brotherhood, the divine love of devotees for the Hindu deity Krishna, the coming of spring and India’s diverse and spectacular cultural heritage. So dig out your old clothes (because they’re irretrievably stained) and your boldest side and celebrate…
Which iconic landmarks will be green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Every year on March 17, iconic buildings, statues and other landmarks around the world light up green in celebration of the popular national holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. From Christ the Redeemer in Rio to the Empire State Building in New York City, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s ‘global greening’ by Tourism…
Award-winning hostels 2015
Free bananas, ocean views and rooftop bars We just crowned the very best hostels in the world at the annual Hoscar awards – read on to find out where you should be laying your head this year and check out our full list of winners! Top 3 hostels in Europe Home Lisbon Hostel in Portugal Yes!…
5 Top Spots for Budget Travellers in Eastern Europe
Jacqueline Des Forges is a European rail expert and community manager for Rail Europe , the place to plan and book your Euro rail trip if you’re from outside the EU Eastern Europe is having a moment. Generally a bit less expensive than western Europe, and offering travelers more chances to get off the well-worn path,…
Which festival stereotype are you?
Not for one moment are we disputing that each one of us constitutes our own “beautiful little snowflake”. No, of course all the people of the world are beautiful and unique in their own way. But still, during all that striving for individuality, we can’t help but pick up the habits of a few fellow…
10 things I wish I’d known before spring break
Like most Brits, my first encounter with the American college-kid rite of passage was back in 1999 when I learned the phrase “Spring break – whoohoo!” from Friends. Like every other 10 year old who saw that, I was intrigued about what the compulsory ‘whoohoo’ actually stood for… Cut to me, 11 years later. I’m…
8 crazy New Year’s Eve traditions around the world
One of the best things about travel is getting to know new cultures and customs. We’ve found this especially true when it comes to New Year’s traditions: what’s normal in some countries is sometimes a little strange to others… 1. New Year’s Eve in Spain In Spain, New Year’s Eve is all about good timing….
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