Cultural Heritage: Events & Festivals
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”
– Susan Sontag
From villages to big cities, festivals and events bring people together to celebrate culture, heritage, cuisine or just about anything. From religion to music, from agriculture to sports, from food to just plain fun, festivals and events sustain communities and encourage travel all over the world.
A trip or a small drive to an event with friends or with family needs no reason except just fun. And most importantly we can take a break from our daily routines and experience some celebration without going away too far. Festivals reminds us of our cultures, traditions, and above all is a time to celebrate with family.
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By Nayla AzmiFor Muslims around the world, and Sumatra in particular, Ramadan is a special time. It’s a holy month of fasting, introspection, and praying. Read more
Asia Religious Travel Events & Festivals
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a Visit to These English Museums
By Ali JenningsMarch is Women’s History Month. Celebrated in the UK, the USA, and Australia to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th, this month highlights the contributions women have made to events in history and contemporary society. Read more
United Kingdom Family Travel Events & Festivals History The Arts
The Women Making Tourism Powerful
By Lola MéndezCelebrate International Women’s Day by supporting women around the globe through unique tourism experiences that benefit women’s empowerment and travel with female-led groups. International Women’s Day is honored annually on March 8th to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a call to action … Read more Read more
The World Events & Festivals Social Responsibility
For the Love of Chocolate
By Terri MarshallAs Valentine’s Day approaches, love, romance and chocolate step into the spotlight. This love and chocolate thing dates back more than 1,500 years to the Maya and Aztec cultures. Read more
United States Experiences Events & Festivals Food & Drink
Tourism in Washington, D.C. amid COVID and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration
With all of the challenges facing Washington and a forthcoming Presidential Inauguration to prepare for, we spoke to Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC, to talk about the status of tourism in the District. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
Celebrating the joy of travel on National Shop for Travel Day
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United States Events & Festivals
January 12: National Shop for Travel Day
By Breana JohnsonIf you’re itching to get out of town, you’re not alone in your wanderlust. Maybe that’s why National Shop for Travel Day – a day dedicated to (you guessed it) shopping for your upcoming adventures – may very well gain quite a bit of traction this year. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely around the world
By Tara TadlockLockdowns and government restrictions don’t have a put a damper on New Year’s Eve festivities. Read more
The World Events & Festivals
World Footprints Holiday Music Special
‘Tis the season with the gift of holiday music. As you enjoy the musical selections from around the world, please accept our gratitude for your support of World Footprints over the years. Read more
The World Events & Festivals Literature & Music
Giving Thanks in 2020
By Terri MarshallOften seen as the kick-off to the festive holiday season, families and friends come together to eat, drink and be merry. But like pretty much everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving will be different this year. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
An Expat’s Christmas Journey to the Isle of Wight
By Bianka CramblitJude Law stopping by your snow-covered cottage in the English countryside…. Yes, please! The many other festive British holiday movies had left me feeling like I had already celebrated there. Read more
United Kingdom Events & Festivals
Safe and Spooky: Where to enjoy Halloween from a Social Distance
By Tonya FitzpatrickHalloween is around the corner and the ghouls and goblins are coming for us whether we’re ready or not. This time they will be frightening us from a safe distance. But don’t worry because your adrenaline will still run high. Read more
The World Family Travel Events & Festivals
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Dreaming the DREAM
Enjoy the historic opening ceremonies surrounding the opening of the MLK Memorial in Washington, DC Read more
United States Events & Festivals History
8 Must-Have Apps Families Can Use During The Holiday Season
There are thousands of smartphone apps that can help people find restaurants, stores and other things around town or on vacation. And, just like adults have their favorites, kids have favorites for themselves. Use their apps to help you keep your sanity and them occupied while you’re busy traveling during … Read more Read more
Family Travel Events & Festivals
Airbnb Listing Offers Visitors A Chance To See Santa’s Reindeer (Farm)
Airbnb offers all kinds of animal experiences for people to try, and now it’s bringing the Christmas spirit with a trip to Santa’s Reindeer Herd. The farm, which is located in Eatonville in western Washington, is a family-owned company that says they believe in Christmas’ magic. According to the Airbnb … Read more Read more
North America Family Travel Events & Festivals