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September 2010
The annual Hong Kong International Art and Antiques Fair returns to the impressive Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this October with a new ...
Symbolising the triumph of good over evil, the Kullu Dussehra festival, held in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state, is a popular event ...
Germany’s renowned national festival Oktoberfest has got to be one of the biggest, noisiest, liveliest and beeriest concentrations of people on ...
From the volcanic black sand beaches on the north coast, to the white sands of Legian and Jimbaran in the south, Bali has some of Southeast ...
Ibiza’s Closing Parties, touted as some of the best on the planet, redefine the meaning of rave as the local clubs put on their end-of-summer ...
It’s been 52 years since Louis Armstrong and his musical All-Stars sashayed on stage for the first Monterey Jazz Festival. A musical first in ...
August 2010
LovEvolution Spreads the Word Renford Davies
San Francisco’s LovEvolution parade will take to the streets this October 2, spreading the word of love as thousands of people gyrate and jive to impromptu electronic ...
Edinburgh Festival Pays Homage to the Arts Renford Davies
Every summer the Edinburgh International Festival transforms Scotland’s inspiring capital city into a hive of cultural entertainment with three exhilarating weeks of ...
US Open: A Revealing Grand Slam Michael DesPortes
This August 30, all eyes will be on Roger Federer to see if he can improve on his disappointing Wimbledon performance at the US Open. While his name is practically synonymous ...
La Tomatina Gives Purée New Meaning Tom Racette
Didn't your Mum tell you not to play with food? Sure she did, but everyone loves a good food fight and there is no bigger one than La Tomatina! This year on 25 August the ...
Notting Hill Carnival Lives it Up in True 'Trini' Style Renford Davies
Every year the streets of West London come alive with the sights and sounds of Europe’s biggest street festival, the Notting Hill Carnival. Miles of extravagantly ...
Hervey Bay Whale Festival Promotes Humpback Conservation Renford Davies
There’s nothing quite as breathtaking as the sight of a humpback whale lurching into the air, only to see it crash back onto the water and disappear beneath the waves. ...
July 2010
Singapore Food Festival a Celebration of Taste Renford Davies
Embark on a mouth-watering journey to discover the culture of Asian cuisine at the Singapore Food Festival held throughout July. Organised ...
2010 Tour de France Back on the Road Renford Davies
Hundreds of thousands of jubilant spectators will be gathering in force at the heart of Rotterdam this month, for the start of the renowned 3,600km ...
Montreux Jazz Festival Slaves to the Rhythm Claudius Rayner
One of Europe’s most prestigious music fests, the Montreux Jazz Festival is an event music fans shouldn’t pass up. Graced by all the ...
The 2010 British Open: Return to the Home of Golf Michael DesPortes
The only golf major held outside the US, The Open Championship or British Open personifies the origins and traditions of golf. Prepare for the ...
June 2010
Learning the Muay Thai Way in Phuket Scott Reynolds
Phuket in southern Thailand is Asia’s boot camp for Muay Thai training, where this kickboxing martial art is the national sport. Giving up your ...
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands to Rival Vegas? Michael DesPortes
Singapore is reinventing the luxury casino experience with its newly opened Marina Bay Sands Resort. Playing card-inspired architecture and ...
Hong Kong: Dining Out in Asia's Food Capital Claudius Rayner
Revered as the culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong boasts over 11,000 restaurants, many of them packed into little food districts. Not only is it ...
After the World Cup Adventure Safari Renford Davies
There is something truly thrilling about sleeping in a tent. From cosy mobile camps to Out of Africa canvas-style bivouacs, roughing it in South ...
May 2010
Wimbledon 2010 Come Rain or Shine Dan Wilson
Wimbledon is unequivocally the world’s most prestigious grand slam tennis tournament, so why not join the very English crowds for some ...
Live! It’s the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final Joshua Clements
It’s only weeks to go before the final of Europe’s most drooled-over football competition. And what better event could you wish for to ...
The Great Cape Town Pub Crawl Caper Renford Davies
Bars, pubs and clubs, Cape Town has it all – a vibrant nightlife that allows you to boogie and barf your way into the wee hours of the morning. ...
April 2010
World Cup: Fever Pitch! Renford Davies
Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney? Iker Casillas or Kaka? It doesn’t matter who you’re rooting for, we all agree that the World Cup – ...
French Open Courtship Wilson Owens
Bonjour les fans de tennis! Get ready for game, set and match at the 2010 French Open, the world’s greatest clay court Grand Slam of the year. ...
Cannes Film Festival is Glamorous Darling Claudius Rayner
Lights, camera action! It’s that time of year again when the stars walk the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Catch the rich ...
Johannesburg Nightlife: Top 10 Hotspots Renford Davies
If you’re in Johannesburg during the World Cup then you won’t be disappointed by the choice of extra-curricular activities. South ...
Pattaya Songkran: Waterworld on Steroids James Barrow
Pattaya knows how to party. This is a well known fact of life in Thailand and overseas. And in my humble opinion, Pattaya is the only place to spend ...
March 2010
Great Singapore Sale Shopping Safari Theresa Tang
The expression shop till you drop aptly describes the Great Singapore Sale (GSS), because by the end of the first day I am dead tired. But like most ...
US Master Blaster Renford Davies
Spring will be in the air in America come April, just in time for the first ‘major’ professional golf event of the year, the US Masters. ...
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Mayhem Tom Racette
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens has grown into the biggest event of its kind over 35 years of its history. While the mayhem is happening on the pitch, ...
Splish Splash Thai Songkran Shower Michael DesPortes
Songkran in Thailand is a must attend event for every visitor to the Kingdom, offering huge fun and heaps of cultural insights over a three-day ...
Songkran in Phuket: A Cultural Curiosity William Craigmont
Songkran in Phuket is paradise. And why shouldn’t it be? There you are on a beautiful tropical island with baking hot sun, sea and sand all ...
Songkran in Samui Puts Family First Renford Davies
Songkran in Koh Samui, Thailand’s third largest island, is a more laid back affair than in other Songkran hotspots. Much of the island’s ...
February 2010
A Chiang Mai Songkran: Best Day Ever! Michael DesPortes
If there was only one day left in your life but you got to live it in Chiang Mai, Thailand, it would almost be perfect. Make it a Chiang Mai Songkran ...
New Orleans Mardi Gras Madness Tom Racette
Okay, so it's February, and you decide you want to go to Mardi Gras even if it is at the very last minute (and last year you promised to start ...
Luck of the Irish in New York City Patrick O’Rielly
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at heart in big cities and small towns around the world. Along with the time honoured ...
Songkran in Bangkok : Catch the Fever! Renford Davies
If you haven’t been to Bangkok for Songkran then I reckon you haven’t lived. At least that’s what I was told time and time again.
Chinatown USA in San Francisco Stephen Ng
The festivities for Lunar Year 4708 actually start much earlier in San Francisco on 6 February with a ribbon cutting ceremony and mini procession, ...
January 2010
Gaycation in Sydney Manfred Love
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is also a massive money spinner and the world travel community has taken notice. The 2009 event was a huge ...
Australian Open 2010 Tom Racette
Sports is huge business in Australia and Australians take their sport very seriously. The Grand Final of Australian Rules Football is a national ...
Vancouver Goes for Gold LeSean Johnson
Besides picturesque scenery and the thrill of gold medal victory, the Olympic Games are big business for the host cities. The global television ...
Bali Is for Lovers Tammy Ford
This is where immaculate villas overlook terraced rice paddies stretching into the distance. From the edge of private swimming pools, the pampered ...
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This is one of Belgium’s biggest events. Top classical and international music performances, dance and theatre are held from April to October in churches, abbeys, town halls and other historical venues throughout Flanders and Brussels. Most of the events take place during the summer between July and September. |
This is one of Belgium’s biggest events. Top classical and international music performances, dance and theatre are held from April to October in churches, abbeys, town halls and other historical venues throughout Flanders and Brussels. Most of the events take place during the summer between July and September.
The season at Santarem Bullring starts in June, with bullfights taking place as part of the National Agricultural Fair, and continues until the end of September. Unlike Spanish bullfighting, in Portuguese bullfighting the bull is not killed.
From June to September the old rock quarry in Petroupoli Athens is transformed into a spectacular theatre, hosting music and theatre performances by big names and amateur groups.
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