festivals and events
Here's how to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday in BonnMay 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Beethoven-Haus in Bonn has re-opened to the public so celebrations for Beethoven's 250th birthday can continue.
Festivals and Events
festivals and eventsEurope unveils plans for border openings ahead of summer tourist seasonMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
The European Commission has outlined guidelines on how it hopes to resume travel and reboot tourism for 2020.
festivals and eventsSpain will require visitors to quarantine for 14 days upon arrivalMay 14, 2020 • 1 min read
From 15 May onwards, international visitors to Spain will be required to self isolate for two weeks.
festivals and eventsChattanooga Film Festival launches virtual film fest due to COVID-19May 7, 2020 • 4 min read
Nearly cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chattanooga Film Festival is now going online for the first time thanks to technology from Microsoft and its…
filmSXSW and Amazon Prime's free digital film festival has launchedApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The canceled Austin film and culture festival SXSW teamed up with Amazon Prime to launch a digital film festival.
historyUS Virgin Islands expand virtual carnival experienceApr 24, 2020 • 2 min read
After a successful first phase, The US Virgin Islands is expanding its virtual carnival experience with a host of streaming activities.
festivals and eventsIn pictures: Sony Photography Awards 2020Apr 22, 2020 • 1 min read
The World Photography Organisation has announced the shortlist and category winners in the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition.
festivals and eventsSan Diego Comic-Con cancelled due to coronavirus pandemicApr 17, 2020 • 3 min read
Organizers have officially cancelled the the 50th annual San Diego Comic Convention 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
sustainable travelA huge environmental event has moved online for Earth DayApr 16, 2020 • 2 min read
It’s set to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with virtual film screenings, panel discussions, interactive experiences, and more.
festivals and eventsFans are angry after Ticketmaster and Stubhub modify refund policiesApr 15, 2020 • 2 min read
Fans are angry at ticket sellers StubHub and Ticketmaster for changing refund policies during the coronavirus pandemic.
festivals and eventsEdinburgh’s Fringe, the world's largest arts festival, has been cancelled for the first time everApr 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Five festivals that draw people to Edinburgh from around the world each summer will not be going ahead.
festivals and eventsEaster Bunny gets “special eggs-emption” to travel in Western AustraliaApr 3, 2020 • 1 min read
With various travel restrictions worldwide, one child asks "what does this mean for the Easter Bunny?"
historyEurovision Song Contest and Glastonbury 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19Mar 18, 2020 • 2 min read
The Eurovision Song Contest and Glastonbury Festival will not be taking place this year amidst the spread of COVID-19.
festivals and eventsBeautiful landmarks and sites around the world turn green for St Patrick's DayMar 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative has ensured that the world is still marking St Patrick's Day.
festivals and eventsNashville's St Patrick's festival is a four-day celebration of Irish music and danceFeb 26, 2020 • 2 min read
A four-day festival is taking place in Nashville ahead of St Patrick's Day in March, promising a jam-packed calendar of music, food, and fun, without a…
foodA festival in these Cornish islands only happens when the tide is outFeb 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Stay too long at this Cornish food festival and you’ll get washed away by the ocean. The Isles of Scilly really knows how to throw a unique party – on the…
festivals and eventsA festival with all-you-can-drink hard seltzer is coming to a city near youFeb 21, 2020 • 2 min read
The year of 2019 will be best remembered in some quarters as the summer of White Claw seltzer. And the fizzy, boozy beverage isn’t going away any time soon.
foodCelebrate World Nutella Day with a trip to ItalyFeb 5, 2020 • 2 min read
If you weren’t one of the six lucky people chosen to stay in California’s Nutella hotel last month, not to worry – you could score an even better prize today.
festivals and eventsBurning Man reveals 'Empyrean' temple design for 2020 festivalJan 30, 2020 • 2 min read
The 2020 Burning Man temple is called “Empyrean” and it is shaped like an eight-pointed star.
family travelSkate your way across the New York skyline on the roof of this hotelJan 12, 2020 • 2 min read
You can now go skating on the roof of a hotel in New York City.
luxuryRing in the New Year in this royal suite that's been one of the sets for The CrownDec 17, 2019 • 1 min read
If you’re still looking for ideas on what do to ring in the New Year, know that you could spend it in a suite that was once the exclusive domain of the British…
festivals and eventsAntwerp's winter festival features a new fairytale forestDec 13, 2019 • 1 min read
Winter in Antwerp is designed to capture the magic of the season. The addition of a fairytale forest this year hopes to enhance visitors' sense of wonder.