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South Tyrolean Bread and Strudel Festival
Discover the flavors of South Tyrol at the Bread and Strudel Festival in Bressanone/Brixen, where the cathedral square fills with the aromas of fresh bread, pastries, and apple strudel. For three days, local bakeries and pastry shops showcase the region’s rich baking traditions, from rye and spelt breads to classic and creative versions of South Tyrolean strudel. Many products are made with high-quality regional ingredients, including local cereals, apples, and butter, with no preservatives, …
Notte Bianca
Organized by Festivals Malta, Notte Bianca is one of Malta’s biggest annual cultural events. Held on the first Saturday of October, this free, one-night celebration brings Valletta to life with art, culture, and entertainment. Across the city, streets, squares, churches, historic palaces, and museums turn into stages for live performances, concerts, and cultural experiences, while many cafés and restaurants stay open late into the night. For one unforgettable evening, Valletta becomes a vibrant …
Tarragona's Human Towers
"Tarragona, City of Human Towers", is a pioneering initiative that came about in 2013 with the dual aim of achieving recognition and tourism positioning by bringing both the people of the city, those who were not in one of the groups, and tourists closer to the human tower building World; and, at the same time, capitalising on one of country’s main cultural and traditional resources, the human towers, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This initiative gets support and …
Through the Grapevine
Wine has influenced European culture for centuries. Dating back to 1600 BC, the Romans spread wine grapes throughout Europe and quickly became skilled at classifying grape varieties and colors, observing characteristics, and building fertilization techniques. By the first century AD, wine was being exported from Italy to Spain, Germany, England, and France. The world’s oldest operating winery, the Château de Goulaine in France, is still open to visitors today and was a reason the country and …
5 creative experiences to have in Europe this Autumn
Europe is dotted with some of the world’s most creative cities and towns . What may surprise you is that sometimes, the most exciting places aren’t the ones you might expect. European hubs are without a doubt enchanting, but it’s the less frequented locales that truly pack a punch and deliver experiences that will stay with you for years to come. In this article, we’re happy to present you with 5 such places. But make no mistake, these aren't just destinations. Far from it. They are living …
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 …