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Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026, Vietnam

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An...

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2026

For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament in the world Wimbledon is...

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Independence Day Democratic Republic of the Congo

Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo bursts with colour, music and national pride. Feel the energy of the celebrations as people honour freedom, culture and unity. Independence...

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Keti Koti, Suriname and Amsterdam 2026

A celebration of freedom, Keti Koti, means “broken chains” in Sranan Tongo. It is an annual celebration held in Suriname to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1863. This festival...

Burundi Independence Day

Burundi Independence Day

Burundi Independence Day in Burundi fills the country with colour, music, and national pride. Feel energised by the parades, traditional dances and joyful crowds that gather across Bujumbura. This celebration...

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Cowes Week 2026, Isle of Wight (IOW)

Since 1826, Lendy Cowes Week has been an essential entry in the English summer calendar, alongside Wimbledon and the Henley Regatta. Of its type, the largest sailing...

Lucian Carnival

Lucian Carnival 2026, Saint Lucia

In July, the island of Saint Lucia will burst into life as Lucian Carnival returns. Organised by the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) in partnership with stakeholders including Events Saint Lucia...

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Mark Bibby Jackson, award-winning writer and founder of Travel Begins at 40

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Wild Swimming Peak District

Wild Swimming Peak District

Wild swimming Peak District adventures have become increasingly popular with walkers, campers and outdoor travellers looking to cool off in some of England’s most scenic landscapes. Unlike destinations known for…

Can You Vape in Dubai

Can You Vape in Dubai

Can you vape in Dubai? Yes, vaping is legal in Dubai, but there are important rules travellers should understand before packing their e-cigarettes. The United Arab Emirates permits the sale…