Eugene O’Neill Festival, Danville, California
Each autumn the town of Danville in Tri-Valley, California hosts the Eugene O’Neill Festival to celebrate the works of America’s premier playwright and Nobel prize winner…
Venice Film Festival History: through its Poster Art
It’s no less than 86 years ago since the famous Venice Film Festival first saw the light of day in August 1932, making it the oldest film festival in the…
Mothman Festival 2025, West Virginia, USA
During the third weekend of September, the annual Mothman Festival attracts thousands of revellers to celebrate the Mothman mysteries with two days of music concerts, artists, guest speakers, a charity…
War Graves in France, Pas-De-Calais
Irene Caswell visits war graves in France to pay her respects to those who fell in both World Wars and finds the trip a deeply moving experience. When I mentioned…
Maine: Far From the Madding Crowds
In a world where overcrowded museums, jam-packed beaches and busy outdoor trails and waters seem to be the rule, it’s refreshing to know that Maine still offers experiences and places…
Late September Deal for Krakow – High Tatras
Tour one of the most beautiful medieval cities in central Europe, Kraków, known for the breath-taking St. Mary’s Church and the Cloth Hall with its unique stalls displaying…
Burning Man, The Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 2024
So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an…
Hanukkah 2024 Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular and beautiful Jewish festivals around the world. Taking place annually towards the year-end…
Join Panama City’s 500th Birthday Celebrations
Panama City celebrates its 500th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion the cosmopolitan city has created a colourful calendar of activities such as music festivals…
Berlin Bauhaus Off-the-beaten-track
Coinciding with the hundredth anniversary of the highly influential movement, Mark Bibby Jackson sets off in pursuit of Berlin Bauhaus away from the norm. Bauhaus was possibly the most influential…
Take a Cultural Late-Summer Berlin Break
With attractions ranging from open-air cinema and an all-night film festival to events celebrating the spirit of the German novelist Theodor Fontane and Berlin’s urban partnership…
Venice International Film Festival 2024
The Venice International Film Festival, officially called Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica, is the world’s oldest film festival. Every year you can indulge here in the best…
Discover Odisha (Orissa) in Northern India
A visit to Odisha (formerly Orissa) in eastern India will reveal an enchanting land affectionately referred to as the ‘Soul of India’ that is noted for its sublime temple architecture…
Art Macao Runs Until October
One of Asia’s most intriguing destinations is imbued with artistic vitality and creativity this summer as it hosts the inaugural Art Macao, a mega international arts and culture event…
5 Reasons Why You Should Still Go Backpacking
Backpacking, usually associated with those in their early 20s, offers adventure, one-off life experiences and some fantastic memories. Many of us over the age of 50 may not have had…
Things to Do in Sacramento California in 48 Hours
Whether visiting Sacramento as part of a California road trip, or taking a city break for a long weekend, this 48-hour guide to things to do in Sacramento will take…
Istanbul City Break: An Enigma in Time
On an Istanbul city break, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers a vibrant place on the cusp of Europe and Asia that is perpetually re-inventing itself. As a Liverpool fan, memories of…
Filling Your Boots on a Speyside Whisky Tour
Partial to the odd wee dram, Mark Bibby Jackson joins Rabbie’s Speyside whisky tour to discover how little he knew about a decent single malt. “There are only two types…
New Unesco World Heritage Sites 2019
Each year Unesco meets to agree those sites that should be added to its list of places that have ‘outstanding universal value’. On 10 July, the organisation’s Heritage Commitee meets…
Things to Do in Harwich: Ships, Submarines & Seals
Taking a short break from their native Suffolk, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover a plethora of things to do in Harwich, a surprisingly historic town with links to the…
Abbots Bromley Horn Dance 2023, UK
One of the longest surviving medieval rituals in England, the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance has been performed in a village in Staffordshire since 1226. Horn Dance Ritual The folk dance…
Sixth British Ceramics Biennial, Stoke-on-Trent
This year will once again see the British Ceramics Biennial return to the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent, between September 7 and October 13. Back for its sixth festival in its…
Exclusive Kerala with Corinthian Travel
Exclusive Kerala is the ultimate way to experience this beautiful slice of south Indian tropical paradise, with accommodation in some of Kerala’s finest boutique retreats…
5 Thai Festivals You Need to See to Believe
Daisy MacQuoid sifts through the many Thai festivals held every year in the Asian kingdom and shortlists five of the most distinctive festivals you need to see to believe. Thailand…
