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Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Bali

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2026

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud in October and will celebrate ...

Day of the Dead Festival, Mexico 2026

Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador...

Independence Day of Cambodia Things to do in Phnom Penh Independence Monument

Independence Day of Cambodia 2026

Independence Day of Cambodia is held each year on 9 November. It is a public holiday. Cambodia was under French rule for 90 years, and 9 November officially marks the...

Festivals in November Cambodia Water Festival in Phnom Penh

Cambodia Water Festival 2026 Phnom Penh

This year the Cambodia Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk to give its Khmer name, falls on 23 to 25 November. For three days watch as Phnom Penh’s riverside explodes...

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations, Lesotho

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations in Lesotho honour King Moshoeshoe I, the founding father of the Basotho nation. The day bursts with cultural pride, traditional dances, parades and heartfelt tributes. On 11...

ITB Berlin

ITB Berlin Trade Fair, Germany 2027

ITB Berlin is the world’s leading tourism trade fair, attracting travel professionals, businesses and enthusiasts from all over the world. It is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the...

When done right, travel is the right thing to do.

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

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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…