New Year's Eve is one of Rio's most spectacular festivities. As usually happens in Rio, the celebration is a mix of both new and old traditions.

Boun Khao Phansa is also called "the Rains Retreat" because it takes place at the beginning of the Thai rainy season when Buddhist monks retreat to their temples for a three-month period of study and ...

Vermont is one of the most spectacular destinations in North America to witness the changing seasons. The abundance and great variety of maples, oaks, and birches in the state ensure a rich palette of ...

The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival (former Playboy Jazz Festival) is a two-day jazz event held every June in Los Angeles, California. It has attracted many famous musicians and comedians. Bill Cosby was ...

Come and see the downtown of Sisters, Oregon covered in colourful quilts! This is a unique spectacle that has to be seen by all enthusiasts of fibre arts. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show always takes ...

Paul Bunyan Days is an annual event held in Fort Bragg, California, celebrating the legendary folklore figure Paul Bunyan. This lively festival brings together locals and visitors from far and wide to ...

The National Arts Festival or NAF is known as the largest celebration of African arts, not only in South Africa itself but on the entire continent. It is attended annually by hundreds of thousands ...

In Nadi, Fiji, the week-long Bula Festival unfolds every July or August, extending a warm "Bula" to all. This greeting, synonymous with "welcome" and "hello," embodies Fiji's inclusive spirit. The ...

Since 2004, this extravagant rally has inspired hundreds of enthusiasts, though not everyone made it to Mongolia. The idea behind the rally is that the participants are supposed to get the cheapest, ...

Boston hosts hundreds of activities during the 4th of July weekend. Local celebration is famous for the huge Boston Harborfest, which lasts four days. The most anticipated festivities include the Flag ...