“Preißn” or “Zuagroasde“, as non-Bavarians are also referred to by Munich natives, often have their first difficulties at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Our compact Oktoberfest Guide 2017 is designed to answer the most burning questions about the biggest folk festival in the world. Oktoberfest Guide 2017 The festivities start on Saturday, 16th September, at 12:00…
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5 Great Destinations Where You Won’t Feel the Cold this Winter
Christmas and the new year are approaching fast, and there’s lots to do with all the planning and preparations. With the weather cooling to sub-zero temperatures, leaving the house increasingly feels like a chore and summer is little more than a distant memory. Before you decide to hibernate and stay home through the winter, remember:…
Top 10 New Year’s Eve Celebrations
With the year racing to a close, now’s the perfect time to start planning your New Year’s Eve celebration. With parties taking place across the world, it would be a shame to miss out on the annual festivities. Here, we’ve taken a look at what’s on offer at some of our best destinations to make…
Top 10 Halloween Destinations in Europe
The history of Halloween stretches back further than you might expect, with the celebration finding its early roots with the Celtic festival of Samhain. It was, in fact, the Irish that took their traditions to the United States with the waves of immigration in the nineteenth century, popularizing many of the indispensable Halloween activities, such…
24 of the Best Nudist Beaches in Europe
Summer’s all about letting go and getting back to nature – and what better way to return to our roots than stripping off and baring all? The social and health benefits of going nude have long been preached by proponents of naturism: uninhibited movement, stress reduction, respect and tolerance for others and increased confidence and…
Avoid the ‘Dumb Tourist’ Look on Your Summer Holiday
Vote For The Best ‘Dumb Tourist’ Sign on Your Summer Holiday The summer is well underway and visitors are flocking to holiday locations all over the world. No doubt, this will include you at some point, and you’ll want to avoid looking like one of those classic ‘tourist types’ stomping around with a 3rd degree…
The Best Festivals in the UK this Summer
A weekend or two at a festival is now a staple of the summertime for millions across the UK. A host of events will spring up across the country this summer, from family oriented events to full on raves. If you still haven’t picked out which you would like to visit, get some inspiration from…
A Health Fanatic’s Guide to Ibiza
Ibiza is known the world over as a clubber’s paradise. It’s a glamorous riot of celebrity dj’s, boat parties and an endless succession of superclubs. It’s a place where tanned and happy ravers spend night after long, long night. Yet the unprecedented surge in popularity and commercial growth since the 70s has led to it…
The Best Music Festivals in Germany: Part 2
The summer festival season is underway once again, and it’s time to start picking out which ones you fancy visiting in 2016. Germany might not be the first country you think of when it comes to big outdoor parties, but there is a plethora of events showcasing all sorts of music and performance all summer…
Music Festivals in Germany in 2016: Part 1
Finally, Spring is here! The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. Lazy days spent with picnics in the park are just around the corner, and it’s time to rejoice in the great outdoors once again. For many, however, the start of summer means just one thing… the start of festival season. Why not…
Game of Thrones Holiday Destinations
The seventh and latest season of Game of Thrones, one of the most successful TV series ever made, will kick off on 16th July. Based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin and produced by HBO, the show burst onto the scene to huge critical and commercial success due its clever script-writing, an…
12 Pro-tips for Stress-Free Travel with a Baby
Endless queues, bumpy rides and squashed seats. Travelling can be a stressful experience for anyone. Long journeys disrupt our sleep pattern and leave us feeling stressed, disorientated and exhausted. Even the shortest of trips can often descend into a nightmare of packing dilemmas and family feuds. So it’s no wonder people shy away from travelling…
How to Book the Perfect Accommodation
Heading on a trip soon? What you do, how you pack and where you stay will no doubt be influenced by the people you travel with. Get it right and you’ll look back fondly on a getaway full of smiles and laughter. Get it wrong and you’ll be needing a holiday from your holiday. You’ve…
Euro 2016 Accommodation: The Alternative City Guide
As France prepares to host the Euro 2016 European Football Championships, cities across the country are preparing for the pilgrimage of football fans travelling to France to cheer their team on next summer. The expansion to a 24-team format has seen ten cities chosen to host the championships and with the draw made on December 12,…
What’s Happening in Amsterdam in 2016
Amsterdam’s lively year-round events calendar is packed with great things to get involved in. Whatever time of year you visit, there are always plenty of things to do in Amsterdam. 2016 looks set to be another good year for the city’s arts, fashion, music and culinary scenes with some of the city’s biggest and best…
