Embracing the cold and enjoy winter festivals in February
The weather may be cold and foreboding during winter, but in many parts of the world there are people who aren’t letting the winter weather dampen their spirits. In fact,…
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Biggest Festivals and Events in Glasgow throughout 2014
2014 is a huge year for Glasgow and the city’s rich culture is set to shine, thanks to the much-anticipated Commonwealth Games and of course the much-debated vote for independence.…
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Essential Travel Spots to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Get ready for a New Year’s Eve to remember at one of these hotspots: prepare to celebrate with likeminded revellers and party hard! Sydney, Australia – Sydney is the first…
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Get Involved with World Food Day 2013
World Food Day has been held each year on 16 October since 1981 and aims to raise awareness of hunger around the world. Globally over 150 different countries get involved…
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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2013
This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 19 September 2013 and Chinese, Vietnamese and Taiwanese communities across the world join together to celebrate the end of the autumn harvest period.…
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Guide to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro 2013
More than two million pilgrims will descend on Rio de Janeiro in Brazil between 23 – 28 July 2013 to join Pope Francis in prayer. Each two or three years,…
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Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations for Summer 2013
If you prefer your holidays vanilla rather than wild and messy, then these ‘dangerous’ destinations are not for you! Envisage mind-numbing hangovers, pain-inducing sunburn, seriously stained clothing and more stubbed…
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Weird and Wonderful Festivals in the World in July 2013
Clear your diary! Its summertime, which has inspired these bizarre outdoor festivals across the world throughout July – it’s time to join the madness; Palio di Siena, Italy – 2…
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Guide to Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2013
Exploring Thailand during the Songkran Festival is an interesting experience; the locals are never quite sure whether to pelt you with water and chalk or not! My advice is to…
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How Easter is Celebrated Around the World
Easter is a Christian festival that marks the resurrection of Jesus and follows Lent, where devotees have typically given something up. The Christian observance of Easter traditionally begins at the…
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