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Europe’s best spring trips
Why wait until summertime to have an amazing trip to Europe? Spring travel offers loads of advantages: more space to see the sights, explore uncrowded parks and trails, and book the restaurants on your bucket list for leisurely dining — not to mention nature’s exquisite unfolding as winter wanes. Imagine relaxed chats with locals fresh from their winter rest, not worn out after months of mass tourism. What a relief to take photos without fending off crowds of influencers striking poses? Choose …
Europe’s most scenic journeys
Has “when will be we be there?” ever droned on in your head — or been asked repeatedly by younger members of the family? What if getting to that next stop was the highlight of your trip? Making the journey the destination is a winning strategy! Fascinating train trips, cycling routes, walking trails, paddle paths, funiculars, and other unusual options abound in Europe. Try at least one — you’ll get a different scenic perspective, make surprising discoveries, and meet more locals. It’s also a …
Loving quiet luxury in Lithuania
The understated elegance of Lithuania’s capital and coastline make it a perfect low-key summer escape. Lithuania flies under the radar in terms of rejuvenating destinations, yet this clean, green, affordable, accessible nation has plenty to excite travelers seeking a gentle summer sojourn. Historic cities, traditional spa towns, twinkling lagoons, and vast stretches of lush, silent forest offer a quiet visit gilded with a sprinkling of history and culture. Discreet design and elegance in …
Discover enchanting Cyprus in bloom
May in Cyprus is a season of color and renewal, when wildflowers blanket the countryside and nature is at its most vibrant. It is the ideal time to explore the island’s mountain villages, where history and landscape blend seamlessly. Among the most captivating are Fikardou and Lazanias, two picturesque villages that offer a glimpse into Cyprus’s medieval and rural past. Fikardou , named after a prominent medieval family, is one of the island’s best-preserved traditional settlements. Carefully …
Kalamata Dance Festival
The Kalamata Dance Festival is synonymous with the flourishing of contemporary dance in Greece. From 1995 to the present day, it provides the public with works dedicated to the poetry of the human body, hosting creators who are writing the very history of contemporary dance. For us, dance is an absolute necessity.We want to share with all audiences works created by bold, genuine, restless, and enduring creators from a variety of backgrounds and fields. The performances we host are meant to …
Nisville Jazz Festival
The tradition of jazz festival in Nis was started in 1981 under the name Naissus, and its beginnings were relatively modest, in venues like concert and theatre halls in the city. Under the name Nišville during its previous 19 editions festival has evolved into the most visited jazz festival in the region, welcoming names like Solomon Burke, Benny Golson, Incognito, The Brand New Heavies, De Phazz, Roy Hargrove, Duško Gojković and many others. The festival is now being held in an open space that …
Budapest Wine Festival
Budapest’s iconic dome atop Buda Castle Hill graces the Danube riverside panorama, providing a magnificent setting for the prestigious Budapest Wine Festival. This stunning location offers a warm welcome to guests year after year. Wine lovers can savour Hungary’s diverse selection of wines and sparkling wines from renowned domestic wineries, while each edition highlights a guest of honour, presenting the distinctive flavours and aromas of another wine culture. The Gourmet Court completes the …
Signal Light Festival
Signal Festival is a four-day festival of light art and emerging technologies in Prague, Czechia. Held annually in October, lighting designers from Czechia and abroad create lighting installations in streets and public spaces across the city, including famous historical landmarks. SIGNAL has become the biggest cultural event in Czechia in its five years of existence. Its unique integration of art, city space and modern technology has drawn over 2 million attendees to Prague overall. The …
St. Moritz Gourmet Festival
At 1,856 meters above sea level, enjoying the special surroundings of the Upper Engadin Lake, Saint Moritz is well known as one of the most cosmopolitan and chic destinations in the world. Each year it is transformed into a paradise for gourmet fans, thanks to the Saint Moritz Gourmet Festival. This event has gained cult status throughout the world as a high gastronomy date and the 2015 edition boasts eight exceptional international master chefs and a lot of activities that will please gourmet …
Copenhagen Light Festival
Copenhagen Light Festival transforms the city’s winter darkness into a vibrant celebration of light, art, and design. Held each February, the festival features installations, projections, and light artworks by international and local artists, set across Copenhagen’s streets, bridges, and waterfront. A curated route through the city center and harbor invites visitors to explore urban spaces in a new way, turning cold winter nights into a creative and accessible cultural experience for all …