Relaxed family outing in Debrecen
Just a ten-minute walk from the city centre is one of Debrecen’s most popular locations, with numerous activities on offer under the 100-year-old trees for young and old alike.
One of the best ways to witness the diversity of Europe is to participate in one of the many festivals – be it celebrating a saint, food , film or even the circus.
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Fallas de Valencia, Spain
In Valencia, Saint Joseph is celebrated both spectacularly and loudly. Each neighbourhood of the city produces a model known as a falla, often a cartoon-like sculpture made from papier maché. Over 700 of these, sometimes giant, figurines decorate the city. At the end of the celebration the fallas are burnt amidst loud celebrations as firecrackers and fireworks explode, making sure all around can hear the festivities
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival , UK
Every August hundreds of thousands of people flock to Edinburgh for the world’s largest arts festival. Actually made up of two separate festivals, the high-art Edinburgh International Festival and the more alternative Fringe festival, the event sees the whole city transformed into a stage, with entertainers from all over Britain and beyond putting on an act.
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Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany
Ever wondered what the Brandenburg Gate or Reichstag would look like in deep purple or light green? If so, the annual Festivals of Lights in Berlin is your chance to see. Every year Berlin’s most famous buildings are lit up for one of the largest illumination festivals in the world, transforming these world-famous landmarks through light, projections, and events.
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La Strada Street Theatre Festival in Graz, Austria
With the focus on how everyday life can give rise to artistic creation, La Strada Street Theatre Festival in Graz gives visitors the chance to experience art and theatre in innovative and sometimes unexpected ways. With performances spilling out onto the street and all around, don’t be surprised if you find yourselves caught up in the action on your tram or bus home…
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Czech Republic
Utilising its location at the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe, Karlovy Vary’s International Film Festival brings films from across the world to the diverse audience of Central and Eastern Europe. Started in 1946, it was used as a propaganda tool by the Communist government for many years, but since the Velvet Revolution it has developed into one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
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Cirko Festival, Helsinki
Based at the Centre for New Circus, the Cirko celebrates and provides a modern interpretation of traditional Finnish circus, bringing it to life for a contemporary audience. With performers coming from around the world this is a great way to see juggling and acrobatics as you have never seen them before.
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Galway Oyster Festival, Galway
Oysters are the order of the day in Galway, and especially so on the last weekend of September when the world’s longest-running oyster festival is held. With a wide range of events on offer, from high-class tasting in some of Galway’s best restaurants to fun events for children, this food festival has something for everyone.
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Pizzafest, Naples
Come enjoy one of Italy’s most famous creations, the pizza, at its birthplace in Naples. As well as sampling the true Neapolitan pizza, the festival offers lessons on how to make the perfect dough and traditional tomato sauce, so you can take a little bit of Napoli back with you!
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Europe in the Movies
Europe’s natural beauty and stunning landmarks haven’t just caught the eyes of world travelers over the years.
The Amazing Monasteries and Abbeys of Europe
Some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic places are in its humblest buildings. Monasteries and abbeys are sprinkled throughout the countries and make for a somber and unforgettable experience. From ancient abbeys in Italy to majestic monasteries in Austria, browse this gallery for a better look at them all.
8 Must-See European Factory Tours
When it’s made in Europe, it’s usually something special. From world-renowned beers to luxury automobiles, Europe has a knack for handcrafting greatness. Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the factories and museums you can tour while in Europe.
Featured Experiences
Branch Cake
Provocative appearance and produced in an extremely interesting way is branch cake – Šakotis. Its taste is as impressing as its appearance. And no one argues about the taste of the Lithuanian branch cake – it’s fabulous. It’s for a good reason that it came to Lithuania in the beginning of the 20th century and in just over a hundred years have become the centerpiece of every Lithuanian wedding table and a mandatory sweet offering to the most honourable guests.
Finnish Karelian Pies
Karjalanpiirakat come from Karelian kitchen and they are a great gift for Finnish food tradition. Recipe of the pies were spread first from Karelia to East Finland after the wars and then to the whole country. Finnish adapted these pies quickly to their ordinary and festival cuisine. Nowadays some find it easier just to buy pies ready made from grocery store, but baking the pie oneself is almost just as easy as well. Baking may take little bit more time, but the result, it’s worth it.
Europe in the Movies
Europe’s natural beauty and stunning landmarks haven’t just caught the eyes of world travelers over the years.
Guitar Art Festival
Belgrade together with Guitar Art Festival will be the world capital of guitar and music.
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The Emperor’s Schmarrn
When it came to his choice of meals, Emperor Franz Joseph proved very loyal to his native country and region. Alongside cooked beef, he loved simple pastry dishes made from eggs, flour, milk and a little sugar, such as the light and creamy Kaiserschmarren. Also known as ‘Emporer’s Trifle’, this dish is a true staple in Viennese cuisine and can not only be served as dessert but also as a main course. And: It is really easy to make.
Inspirational Estonian Women
Follow their footsteps along the coast.
The Rhythm of Europe
Get in the mood and lose track of time and space in one of Europe’s many music festivals.