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Traditional Farmers' Festival
The Traditional Farmers’ Festival , known locally as Sennenchilbi, brings centuries-old rural customs to Weggis, Switzerland. Organized by a farmers’ association founded in 1686, the celebration features a festive procession, traditional games, music, and entertainment. Held every five years, the festival offers a rare opportunity to experience living Swiss heritage and the strong community spirit of the Lake Lucerne …
Autumn Festival Ascona
The Autumn Festival brings the customs, flavors, and traditional crafts of Ticino to Ascona’s lakeside . Visitors can sample regional specialties, watch artisans demonstrate time-honored skills, and explore a market filled with handmade products and local food. Chestnuts are at the heart of the celebration, served in a variety of ways and reflecting their long-standing place in the region’s culture. Set against Lake Maggiore, the festival offers a welcoming introduction to Ticino’s heritage and …
Hiiumaa's Glögi Café Day
Hiiumaa’s Glögi Café Day fills the Estonian island with festive flavors and warm local hospitality. Each winter, cafés open across Hiiumaa, inviting visitors to explore the island while enjoying glögi, hot chocolate, gingerbread, cinnamon pastries, Christmas cakes, and savory seasonal dishes. From cozy homes to outdoor fireside settings, each café offers its own atmosphere and recipes prepared by local cooks. The event is a welcoming way to experience Hiiumaa’s communities, food traditions, and …
TIP-Fest
The Turku International Puppetry Festival, known as TIP-Fest, brings contemporary puppet theater and visual storytelling to Turku, Finland. Held every two years, the festival showcases performances by Finnish and international artists across the city’s theaters and cultural venues. The program highlights the creativity of modern puppetry through object theater, shadow theater, paper theater, hand puppets, and multidisciplinary performances. Visitors can also discover workshops, artist talks, …
Best of the Baltic
You will primarily utilize Euros, except in Poland. Make sure you have enough money of the local currency Złoty, or check for a local exchange bureau. Check the expiration date on your passport. If your passport is due to expire and it does not meet the Schengen requirements, you may be denied entry into certain European countries. In many cities, a lot of monuments tend to be closed on Sunday. Buy your tickets in advance and plan your visits taking into account days of closure and public …
The Sarmentelles of Beaujeu
Les Sarmentelles brings Beaujeu, France, to life each fall with a celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau and the region’s wine traditions. Visitors can enjoy tastings, local food, concerts, markets, guided tours, performances, and family-friendly activities. A highlight is the lively torchlight parade marking the release of the new vintage. The festival also offers a welcoming introduction to the villages, vineyards, cuisine, and heritage of the Beaujolais …
Three Royal Legends That Will Draw You to Europe
Castles are gorgeous, but when they are linked to a unique story of the past, they will last in your memories for a lifetime In each brick, stone, or chunk of rock that make up the castles that dot Europe from east to west, there is a story. Perhaps it is something simple that no one will ever know: a tiny, private desire thought by the man who placed it there a thousand, even two thousand years ago. Perhaps that building block holds greater significance as the cornerstone that repels an enemy …
A Tasteful Tour of Europe
In Italy, if you ask for “ un caffé” you will get espresso. If you want something more similar to American coffee, you have to ask for a caffé Americano. In Italy restaurants usually don't start serving until 7:30pm and don’t become busy until after 9:30pm The word "antipasto” literally means "before the meal”. You can taste classical starters such as bruschetta (g rilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper), or supplí in Rome, and farinata in Genoa. …
Highlights of the Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma
The fascinating building complex of the Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma attracts the eye from afar. It’s worth approaching on foot as the upward path offers a singular experience. Hungary’s largest and oldest religious center has deservedly earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the interesting facts about the church is that it has three stories: the ground floor is for the congregation, the middle floor is for prayer, and the top floor is where the sanctuary is located. …
Haunted Europe
Mystery abounds in every European country. You just have to know where to look. Welcome to the spooky side of Europe, home of ghastly ghosts, haunted happenings and eerie experiences for only the most adventurous of souls. Turn off the lights, get under your covers and dare to get familiar with some of the creepiest, scariest and most mysterious places in Europe. It all starts in Europe’s arguably most haunted country: Ireland. There are a lot of haunted castles in Ireland, but start at the …