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September 22, 2016

The History of the Burning Man Festival

When it comes to the greatest festivals that have been created around the world, we owe a debt of gratitude to creative people who have thought up concepts that no ordinary person could ever think of on their best day. Certainly, no average person would ever come up with the concept for something as outlandish as Burning Man, a week-long festival where attendees let their inner imaginations run wild. With costumes that run the gamut from steam punk to new age (along with pre-made ones from 3Wishes.com that allow those looking for a bit of inspiration to find it), it…

August 17, 2016

Entertain Yourself in South America

Do you feel like you can just never get away from your busy daily life? Whether it is working long hours, hitting the school books day after day, trying to raise a family and still keep your sanity, the challenges in life might overwhelm you at times. That said having a vacation to look forward to can do wonders for your morale. While weekend getaways are certainly nice to look forward to, having a major trip planned can be the icing on the cake. If you feel the time has come to just get away from it all for a…

May 10, 2016

The Best Music Festivals In France & Spain This Summer

The departure of the winter and the slow but steady hike to the warmer months of the year can only mean one thing – summer music festival season is right around the corner! It’s no secret that Europe does music and performing arts festivals better than pretty much anywhere else in the world – which is precisely why millions floor from all over the world to some of France and Spain’s most popular and iconic events. 2015 once again turned out to be just about the best year on record – the good news being that 2016 could be even…

January 28, 2016

The most photogenic festivals in the world

Looking to attend the most photogenic festivals in the world in 2016? Below, we profile four celebrations that are full of color, life and vitality… 1) Burning Man Set in the midst of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, USA, Burning Man is a week-long gathering of alternatively minded individuals, who dress, build art pieces, and live in a manner that is accordance with their inner being, as opposed to the constraints that society normally places on them. Celebrating its 30th year in 2016, be prepared to have your belief systems challenged, your mind opened, but best of all, be…

January 21, 2016

Why you should visit at least one of the Cheltenham Festivals in 2016

Cheltenham is one of the nicest areas across the whole of the United Kingdom and every year, fans of both racing and music travel from all over the country to partake in these two famous festivals. The Cheltenham Music Festival lasts over two weeks and primarily celebrates jazz and classical music. The Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival spans four days and welcomes punters from all over the world. We take a look at why you should consider attending at least one of these festivals this year. In fact, Cheltenham is fortunate enough to host the Festival Proms at their beautiful Town…

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