There’s something about travelling through Europe in the winter-time that makes your skin tingle and body fill with warmth, despite the cooler temperatures outside. The Christmas atmosphere in this continent is truly magical; there’s simply no space for bah humbug! While the countries that make up Europe celebrate the festive […]
On the 14th of July each year, France celebrates its national day. While in Western countries, we know it as Bastille Day, in France it is called le 14 Juillet (the 14th of July) or la fête nationale (the national holiday). France’s most important national holiday celebrates the Storming of […]
Every year, on July 4th Americans around the globe celebrate their national day of Independence. The Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day) has been a federal holiday since 1941, however the tradition of celebrating Independence traces back to the 18th century. On 2nd July in 1776, the Continental […]
With over 130 festivals a year, there’s a celebration for everything and everyone almost every weekend in Louisiana’s largest city New Orleans. With events ranging from pop music to tomatoes, the influential city offers visitors many a colourful event to choose from. Unless you’re nearby New Orleans, experiencing all that […]
Think summertime is the only time to travel around Switzerland? Think again. Despite what you may think about travel in winter or the off-season, there is a lot to enjoy in Switzerland in the cooler months – even if you’re not a skier! Fewer crowds While lots of people do […]
Whether you’re a fully fledged Irish, or just Irish for the day, chances are you’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. In fact, St Patrick’s is the only national day that is celebrated en masse around the world. While we’re all aware of the traditional wearing of green and shamrock decorations, […]