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Malta Jazz Festival
The Malta Jazz Festival will be returning for yet another edition, promising an unforgettable week of world-class performances in one of Europe's most atmospheric settings. Held annually in July, the Malta Jazz Festival has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive jazz events in Europe. It has a very simple yet impactful formula, bringing together some of the finest international and local jazz talents who perform in several iconic locations against the dramatic backdrop of Valletta. …
Summer in Switzerland
Some of the most rewarding journeys begin away from the routes you think you know. Across Switzerland , beyond iconic peaks, a quieter landscape emerges in summer: one shaped by alpine pastures, clear mountain streams, and villages where daily life still follows natural rhythms. These paths invite travelers to experience the country’s living traditions and spectacular scenery, calmly. In the Jura Arc, the landscape opens onto wide plateaus and dense forests. The region around the Creux du Van …
Lapland´s Silence Festival
Experience the Silence Festival in Kaukonen, a village in Finnish Lapland where contemporary circus, classical music, and Northern nature come together in unexpected ways. Organized by the Silence Artists’ Association, the festival brings Finnish and international performers to intimate and characterful spaces, from the community house and sports hall to greenhouses, local homes, and village buildings. Many performances combine music, circus, and spatial design, creating close encounters …
OdeGand
In September, Ghent Flanders Festival kicks off the cultural season with OdeGand. This music festival is set to shake Ghent to its foundations—all day long and into the night—with 60 indoor and open-air concerts over 15 great locations. OdeGand will take over the whole of the center of Ghent for an extraordinary festival on and alongside the water. During this unique event, you can travel from one concert to the other on foot, by taxi bike or by the handy canal boats. Let yourself go and enjoy …
Feel the beat in Estonia
Summer music festivals have an energy all their own. There’s something magical about gathering with other fans to listen to artists playing their hearts out in the open air, accompanied by the wind in the trees or the waves on the shore. The vibes are even better when the festival is small enough to feel exclusive and remote enough to feel special. These four summer music festivals in Estonia tick all the boxes — they’re set in beautiful natural locations far from the city, the accommodation …
Explore Malta like a local
Malta is graced with historic cities, dramatic coastlines, and blue waters, but its richest depths appear when these are combined with quieter, lesser-known spots. Valletta’s baroque streets and layered history include landmarks such as St. John's Co-Cathedral, a key stop, yet the city’s real rhythm is in its side streets, small cafés, and quiet viewpoints over the harbor. A visit to the Blue Lagoon remains one of Malta’s most iconic experiences, but timing is everything: early morning or …
Poland’s quietest summer gateways
Summer in Poland can surprise you. Beyond the best-known destinations are regions that perfectly combine beautiful landscapes, a peaceful atmosphere, and a truly local vibe. These ideas are for travelers who want to see a greener, less commercial Poland for a different and wonderful summer. Suwalszczyzna, or Suwałki Land, right on the border with Lithuania, enchants in summer with fresh air, intensely green hills and a sense of space mostly unknown in other parts of the country. The heart of …
Flanders’ unknown outdoor getaway
Enjoy endless walking and cycling fun in the vast Hoge Kempen National Park. You can also admire stunning art in beautiful landscapes. Limburg is a destination of surprises to explore during your trip through Flanders. The Belgian province of Limburg is a region of many faces. It's known as one of the most charming places in Flanders, where you'll always receive a warm welcome. Limburg's beautiful green surroundings are a wonderful backdrop for long walks in places like the Hoge Kempen …
Top summer tips for Northern Serbia
At a certain moment in summer, north of Belgrade , the landscape turns into an endless canvas of gold. The train glides quietly between fields of wheat and sunflowers, and you feel that life is slower here. Vojvodina doesn’t hurry; it invites you to pause and take a breath. Begin your journey by the Danube , in Novi Sad , Serbia’s second-largest city. From the Petrovaradin Fortress , the wide, calm river draws your eye to the plains. As you walk through Danube Park notice the lovely scent of …
Scenic highlights in the Netherlands
For most people the name Van Gogh brings to mind the skies of Starry Night , sunflowers, and a museum in Amsterdam. However, to truly understand the man behind the masterpieces, you need to go somewhere quieter, where it all began — the Dutch countryside. Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in the small town of Zundert in the province of Brabant, and from the very beginning, nature was his sanctuary. A reserved, introspective child, he found peace in the open landscapes and unhurried …