Travel Event Calendar

  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…

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…

For the entire month of August, Edinburgh is magically transformed into the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest festival in the world. The festival covers a wide range of performances including cabaret,…

  La Tomatina is the world’s largest food fight. As the name suggests, participants must use all their might to throw tomatoes at each other. The event started in 1944 with claims of a food…

  Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and is celebrated over two days. Apples and honey are traditionally eaten to usher in a sweet new year.   Israel will be the best place to experience Rosh…

Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world. Originally called Oktoberfest to represent a festival in October, the festival was moved to late September for the better weather. This event is surprisingly family friendly…

  The largest hot air balloon festival is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For 9 straight days, the skies are filled with colourful balloons.   Balloon Fiesta Park is the venue for the balloon festival.…

The New Orleans Jazz Festival (shortened to Jazzfest) is the world premiere Jazz festival. Jazz is said to be born in New Orleans. It has a combination of African and European influences. So pay homage to…

Thanksgiving is an important time of the year for Canadians. People travel large distances to be with their families on this occasion. Families gather over a meal usually consisting of roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potato,…

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican festival to pay respect to deceased family members and friends. First and foremost Dia de los Muertos is not a Mexican Halloween. It…

Halloween is an occasion where people dress up in scary costumes and go trick or treating. What some people don’t know is that the tradition traces its roots back to paganism. Technically speaking Halloween is not…

The Aurora Borealis is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The beautiful light display is a result of charged particles from the sun reacting with gaseous particles of our atmosphere. This natural event…