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Out & Wild Festival

Out & Wild Festival 2026, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Out and Wild is the UK’s first Wellness Festival designed for queer, questioning and curious women and those who are non-binary. It is held in Abbotsham Devon The festival is...

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Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver

CherryArts is a non profit organisation that believes with the twin belief that art should be for all, and that it is essential. Each year it holds the Cherry Creek Arts Festival which is one of the largest...

Summerlicious 2023 The Sultans Tent by The City of Toronto

Summerlicious Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Summerlicious Toronto is an annual festival and a foodie's dream, offering prix-fixe menus at over 200 of Toronto's most acclaimed restaurants. Indulge in three-course lunches and dinners...

Savonlinna Opera Festival

Savonlinna Opera Festival 2026, Finland

Held from 3 July to 1 August the Savonlinna Opera Festival Finland is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world with Olavinlinna Castle on Lake Saimaa providing...

Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2026

Isle of Wight Mardi Gras UK 2026

Part of a packed programme of events held each year on the island to the south of England, this year the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras will have the theme of the story of the carnival...

Taiwan International Balloon Festival

Taiwan International Balloon Festival 2026

Not quite yet reaching the 99 Luftballons of Nena’s 1980s hit, some 40 participating balloons will be taking off during the Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Taitung...

Ufulu Festival

Ufulu Festival, Lilongwe, Malawi

The Ufulu Festival is Malawi’s vibrant Independence Day celebration, held every 6 July in Lilongwe. It bursts with music, dance, poetry, and art, showcasing the creativity of Malawi’s youth. This...

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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…