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Litomerice Vintage Festival
The vineyards of Bohemia belong to the most northern vineyards of European viticulture. Every town, vineyard or village’s name across the Bohemia wine-growing region resembles a trip through the centuries. “Vintage” is the celebration of grape harvests across major cities that have winemaking traditions. In most traditional vintages there are processions of historical figures in full period costume, traditional craft fairs, fireworks, street theatre and concerts. Possibly one of the most well …
Wine Festival in Pezinok
The origin of the Wine Festival in Pezinok dates back to the 13th century. During the Great Depression of the first half of the 20th century, the celebrations were held only in cozy cellars, but nowadays the festival has grown in size and popularity. You are welcome to join the celebration in the streets of the medieval town of Pezinok, where local producers offer their young wine. Moreover, the Festival is rounded off with live concerts, performances and tasty traditional food such as cigánska …
Mecklenburg Music Festival
In northeastern Germany, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival is a large cultural event that takes place over three months and includes well over 100 performances at numerous venues across the region. International orchestras, renowned classical musicians, and young performers present concerts in a wide variety of settings between the Baltic Sea and Lake Plau. The venues are as distinctive as the program itself: performances take place in castles , churches, barns, and even historic ruins, …
Built to Inspire
Europe’s cities are filled with every style of architecture imaginable. Often, these styles coexist and somehow make each city greater than the sum of its parts. Government buildings, hundreds of years old, stand in regal fashion next to sleek, modern museums and libraries, making for an enjoyable juxtaposition that just begs to be captured by your camera. From old castles in San Marino to grandiose Lithuanian cathedrals, you’ll be inspired by the markedly different buildings designed by the …
Regenerative travel in Europe
Do you ever return from a trip and wonder how monuments, art, relics, traditions, and the natural world have managed to survive over the centuries, such that you can enjoy them now? By choosing regenerative travel options when you plan your trip to Europe, you can personally contribute to the longevity of many of its treasures, for now and generations to come. More and more destinations are offering regenerative options. Make a difference in the communities you visit: use local guides; attend …
Regenerative tourism in Romania
Regenerative tourism in Romania offers travelers a chance to experience the country while supporting the people, traditions and landscapes that make each destination unique. From family-run dining experiences and traditional crafts to hiking trails and kayaking routes, these initiatives help strengthen local communities while preserving Romania’s cultural and natural heritage. Taste Romania with the GASTRO LOCAL® Network The GASTRO LOCAL® Network connects travelers with traditional Romanian …
Europe’s harvest season
Harvest time in Europe is beautiful in so many ways, and yields a bumper crop of wonderful opportunities to get involved and meet local people. Some of the countries now producing award-winning wines may surprise you; as weather patterns have changed, so have terroirs, yielding new vineyards and vintners. Many winegrowers offer hands-on experiences, such as grape picking, stomping, and wine tastings, allowing you to form a deeper connection with the destination and its traditions. Look out as …
Escudella Festival
The origins of the Escudella Festival in Castellterçol, Catalonia, are rooted in tradition and community, though their exact beginnings remain open to interpretation. Some believe the custom emerged as a way to offer a hot meal to visitors arriving for Carnival celebrations, while others link it to charitable practices, when townspeople prepared food for those in need. Whatever its origins, the festival has endured—and flourished—over time, with participation growing steadily year after year. …
Your heart will skip a beat in Slovenia
Slovenia is an amazing outdoor destination , making it perfect for young travelers seeking daring summer adventures . Thanks to diverse landscapes in a relatively small area, in Slovenia, you can combine several different adventures, on the water , in the air , on land, or underground . It’s summer, so let’s start with water activities . Rafting is certainly the number one adrenaline adventure; kayaking and canoeing are also popular. Beginners can start on tamer rivers and more experienced …
Fizzing in Flanders
Flanders is world-famous for its iconic Belgian beer culture , but it also sparkles with top-quality wines that fizz. You can taste this with BelBul , a quality label for sparkling wines produced using the méthode traditionnelle . This seal of quality stands for sparkling wines of finesse and the seasoned, expert craftsmanship of the winemakers. Cultivating wine in Flanders isn’t easy, but it is possible. The cool climate poses a challenge as well as offering opportunity: winemakers carefully …