festivals and events
3 fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July while staying safe at homeJul 2, 2020 • 4 min read
3 fun ways to celebrate Fourth of July while staying safe at home this year
Festivals and Events
historyNova Scotia’s Atlantic coastline is a lobster lover’s paradiseJun 14, 2020 • 5 min read
Nova Scotia lobster is always delicious. Discover the ways you can try it fresh from the sea, in all manner of ways.
cannabis420 cannabis celebrations have gone online due to coronavirusApr 20, 2020 • 6 min read
Many states have designated cannabis dispensaries essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, while weed enthusiasts take their 420 celebrations online.
festivals and eventsHow Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan during the pandemicApr 20, 2020 • 5 min read
How will Muslim communities around the world celebrate Ramadan in 2020?
historyWhat’s on in London in summer 2020Mar 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Summer in London sees the city at its busiest and, fingers crossed, sunniest - so here's Lonely Planet's list of the top things to do while the sun shines.
beachesHow to explore Mauritius on a budgetMar 12, 2020 • 3 min read
It’s easy to assume that a holiday to Mauritius comes with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy this island paradise on a budget. Here are our top tips.
coffee7 reasons Turku needs to be on your travel bucket listMar 1, 2020 • 4 min read
From festivals to sustainable shopping, Finland's oldest city has modern appeal. Here are the best things to do in Turku.
festivals and eventsExploring Japanese traditions in the ‘Deep North’ region of TohokuFeb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
art31 unusual love and marriage customs from around the worldFeb 26, 2020 • 11 min read
Romance takes an astonishing array of forms around the world. We've uncovered some of the globe's most fascinating dating, love and marriage customs.
historyExploring the flavors and melodies of BelizeFeb 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Belize is known as a "Caribbean" paradise, but it's the influence of Garifuna and Mayan culture that truly defines the Central American country.
cocktailsFirst time Mardi Gras: top tips for New Orleans' biggest partyFeb 14, 2020 • 5 min read
When that first strand of beads hits you in the head, you know you've arrived at Mardi Gras. Embrace the chaos and laissez les bon temps rouler.
cocktails6 places to celebrate Mardi Gras if you can’t make it to New OrleansFeb 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Get your fill of beads, booze and brass band revelry with these Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans.
historyCelebrating spring in the Canadian Arctic at Nunavut’s Toonik Tyme FestivalFeb 11, 2020 • 5 min read
After the winter darkness, Nunavut's capital, Iqaluit, celebrates the return of the sun with a raft of Inuit traditions.
historyHow to plan a bachelor or bachelorette party abroadFeb 11, 2020 • 6 min read
Organising a stag or hen party is one of your most important jobs as best man or maid of honour. Here are 9 top tips for planning a stag or hen do abroad.
historyVenice Carnival 2020: make the most of the biggest party of the yearFeb 7, 2020 • 6 min read
People travel from far and wide to join in the city’s biggest party of the year and sate their fancy-dress appetites – the Venice Carnival packs the city…
historyLatin America's most unique Carnival traditionsFeb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
Rio isn't the only city that knows how to celebrate Carnival in style. In the week leading up to Lent, millions of people across Latin America take to the…
historyHow and where to celebrate Holi in IndiaFeb 6, 2020 • 6 min read
With bonfires, tasty treats and coloured powder galore, Holi is one of India’s most spectacular festivals. Here’s how and where to celebrate Holi in India.
historyEdinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival celebrates the rebirth of summer with fire, dance and drummingFeb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
The Beltane Fire Festival marks the dawn of summer and thousands of years of ritual, magic and rebirth with drumming, dancing, acrobatics and more.
festivals and eventsJump into spring at these US flower showsFeb 3, 2020 • 5 min read
Looking for gardening tips or a cure for the winter blues? Here are the eight best flower shows in the US this spring.
festivals and eventsA time warp driving adventure in northern ItalyJan 31, 2020 • 7 min read
Discover a uniquely Italian form of nostalgia on the Coppa Franco Mazzotti – a classic car rally from Brescia to Lake Garda.
cyclingAre these the craziest sports in the world?Jan 30, 2020 • 4 min read
Around the world, daredevils and offbeats have found popular sports aren't enough. They push the limits, creating new sports or riffing on old traditions.
festivals and eventsFestival alternatives if you can't make it to Coachella in 2020Jan 28, 2020 • 4 min read
There's no need to fret if Coachella tickets eluded your grasp this year. North America has a variety of festivals catering to all sorts of music tastes.