Travel Event Calendar

Keukenhof is famous for its colourful rows of tulips. Tulips have a fascinating story in the Dutch history. The tulips first arrived from Turkey. In 1637 there was an incredibly high demand for tulips which resulted in…

  Ultra Music Festival is an electronic music festival in downtown Miami. This provides the festival with a city feel. In comparison other music festivals are held in more remote areas. The festival coincides around…

  Holi or the festival of colours, is a Hindu festival. The festival originates at the start of Spring, and is a tribute to the vibrancy of life that Spring brings. As a result colour…

  The Cherry Blossoms in the southern regions of Japan begin to flower first in late March. The flowers open in Tokyo around early April. Finally they blossoms flower in the most northern region of…

The Easter public holiday commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins with Good Friday and goes to Easter Monday. This means it is a 4 day long weekend for countries which observe…

  Coachella is a music festival with a melting pot of genres, featuring artists from the alternative, electronic, hip hop and indie rock scene. The first first event was held in 1999. Over the years,…

  Ramadan is an Islamic tradition observed by Muslims around the world. Practicing Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in sexual activities during daylight hours. Everything is fair game once the sun sets. At…

  Songkran is Thailand’s new year celebration and is known as the largest water fight in the world. The event is based on the Hindu/Buddhist calendar. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning passing…

  Koningsdag or King’s Day, is an old tradition that celebrates the birth of the King or Queen of the Netherlands. When the Queen was in power this event was known as Queen’s Day. During…

  In 1995, UNESCO world heritage listed the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. Among the 5 heritage listed rice terraces, the Batad Rice Terraces are said to be the most picturesque. So prioritise your visit…

  Mother’s Day is the day you thank you mother for putting up with you :). Mothers’ sacrifice a lot for their children which sometimes do go unappreciated. You spent 9 months in her womb,…

Eurovision is a glorious and one of a kind singing contest between the countries in Europe. Australia is the exception as it has repeatedly received a guest invite to participate. No one has the heart…

The Monaco Grand Prix is the ultimate bucket list item for Formula 1 race enthusiasts. Monte Carlo is a a rich person’s playground. The glamorous city attracts expensive yachts and luxury boats.   Monaco Grand Prix…

  Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is the grand daddy of all music festivals. EDC delivers the most extravagant lighting displays, set designs with spectacular fireworks and laser lights. Furthermore it is the largest music festival in…

Vesak Day or Buddha Day is the most important date of Buddhism.  The day marks the occasion for Buddha being born, achieving enlightenment and dying on the same date. However note all these milestones are…

  The Euro football tournament is a fantastic event for football lovers. Every 4 years, it takes place in a different European country.  The awesome thing is that it occurs two years after each World…

The endlessly mesmerising rows of purple with the fragrant aroma, make the Lavender fields of Provence a hit with the human senses. Lavender is used to make perfume and is known for its proven ability…

  Father’s Day is a day of celebrating what your father has done for you. It is a unique opportunity for Dads and kids to learn more about each other.   The actual date of…

  Glastonbury is a festival that everyone should do at least once in their life. After taking a year off for land management, Glastonbury is back in action!   Glastonbury is the largest festival in…

  Batalla del Vino is known as the Haro Wine Battle. The central focus of this festival is the full on wine fights where you try to soak everyone in red wine! It is hosted in…

Credit:  Stiig Hougesen   Roskilde Festival is one of the greatest rock and roll festivals in the world. It was founded in 1971 by Mogens Sandfær and Jesper Switzer Møller, and Carl Fischer. One of the…

  The most riveting cycling event on Earth is the Tour de France. The event is held predominantly over various cities, towns and countryside of France. It has made brief appearances in the neighbouring countries…

  Wimbledon is the most prestigious sporting event. The traditions in a nutshell are; the players must be dressed in white, play on grass courts which are free from advertising, whilst royals and celebrities watch…

  The African Wildlife Migration occurs from July to September each year. Over a million strong population of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes start their long trek. The animals travel north from Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains to…

  4th of July or Independence Day celebrates the day the United States declared its independence from the British. This is a national public holiday in the United States.   The first week of July…

  San Fermin or the Running of the Bulls, is a 9 day festival which celebrates the city’s first bishop Saint Fermin. Legend has it that Saint Fermin was sentenced to death because of his catholic beliefs.…

  Tomorowland Belgium is one of the largest music festivals in Europe. The organisers always outdo the previous year by upgrading the stages, props, pyrotechnics and artistic constructions each year. The best of the best electric…

  San Diego Comic-Con is an annual gathering for lovers of comics and is the largest comic festival in the world. People dress up in their favourite superhero or villain costume. Their are various franchises…

  Boryeong Mud Festival attracts the largest number of international visitors. It is  South Korea’s answer to La Tomatina. If you don’t mind getting dirty and rolling around in mud like a pig, then this…

The Olympics is the most watched sporting event in the world. It is held every four years in a different country, which makes the event even more special. Japan will be hosting the Summer Olympics…