Getting Started
First thing I did was pick five parades happening in different time zones. Googled “upcoming cultural parades near me” but swapped locations manually. Found Rio Carnival, New Orleans Mardi Gras, India’s Holi festival, Japan’s Gion Matsuri, and Spain’s...
Alright guys, buckle up because this list took way more legwork than I thought. Seriously, my feet still ache thinking about it. Started simple: wanted to compile the absolute must-see cultural festivals across Asia. Figured, “how hard could it...
Alright guys, here’s how I actually survived those fancy fashion festivals without burning cash. Total game changer for me.
First Step: Figuring Out Which Ones To Hit
I was scrolling Instagram one night, feeling kinda bummed seeing everyone at Milan Fashion...
My 2025 Wine Fest Planning Nightmare
Seriously, picking which wine festivals to hit next year made my head spin. Started with a crazy long list – like thirty places. Needed to cut it down bad, but how? Stared at flight...
So last month I was scrolling through Instagram feeling super jealous seeing all these amazing food pics from festivals. Smoked meats, crazy desserts – I wanted in! That’s when I realized I had zero clue where to even find...
Okay friends, let me break down exactly how I tackled Venice Carnival last year. Straight from my notebook to you.
First Move: Booking Early Is Everything
I nailed flights and this tiny B&B near Cannaregio like five months out. Prices triple...
So last fall I sat my butt down and made a wild promise to myself: 2024 would be my year to finally chase down some of those legendary international music festivals I’d been dreaming about forever. Easy to say,...
Okay so let’s talk cheap art trips around Asia. Been itching to explore more festivals without totally killing my wallet lately. First thing I did, grabbed my laptop with a cold brew coffee next to me. Figured I’d start...
Alright mates, lemme tell you about navigating this folk music festival in Portugal last month. Wanted the real deal, not just some tourist trap with overpriced beer and English everywhere.
The Hunt Begins
First thing? I ditched the big name events...
My Festival Hunt Starts
So I got totally obsessed with African festivals one random Tuesday night. Honestly, it was past midnight scrolling, saw a blurry video of some wild dancing, costumes exploding with color, and bang. I decided right then...
