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World Bog Snokelling Championship

World Bog Snorkelling Championship, Wales

The World Bog Snorkelling Championship is part of a two-day World Bog Series taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The World Bog Snorkelling...

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Notting Hill Carnival 2026, London, UK

The August Bank Holiday weekend can really only mean one thing in London - the Notting Hill Carnival. The largest free street festival in Europe runs from the Saturday to Monday of the long weekend...

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Burning Man, The Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 2026

So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an...

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Muxima Pilgrimage, Bengo, Angola

Muxima Pilgrimage draws thousands of devoted travellers to the banks of the Kwanza River, where faith, music and community blend into an unforgettable spiritual celebration. Feel energised by the vibrant...

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Feria de las Flores Medellin Colombia

Medellin Colombia is a city transformed and what better way to experience this wonderful city than by visiting its annual Feria de las Flores, or Medellin Flower Festival, the highlight...

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The Umhlanga Reed Dance 2025 Eswatini

The Umhlanga Reed Dance is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually in Eswatini, Africa. It is a unique and colourful event where thousands of unmarried young women, known as maidens...

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Queen’s Park Book Festival, 2026

The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to make its return in late summer 2026, showcasing a vibrant mix of both established and emerging literary talents in celebration of the...

Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia

For 15 days a year, the gates of hell open and seven generations of tortured souls roam the land in search of food. Welcome to the Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia. People dressed in the traditional Buddhist...

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Can You Vape in Brazil?

Can You Vape in Brazil?

Can you vape in Brazil? Travellers should be cautious, as Brazil has some of the strictest vaping regulations in South America. Brazil vape laws heavily restrict e-cigarettes and related products…

24 Hours in Bristol and Clifton

24 Hours in Bristol and Clifton

Mark Bibby Jackson spends 24 hours in Bristol visiting the galleries, Clifton Suspension Bridge and the local microbreweries. I often say that serendipity is at the essence of rewarding travelling…