Archives: Trips

Champagne awakens each September during the annual grape harvest, when vineyards come alive with the rhythm of the vendange. Join local harvest teams among the vines, taste the vintage, and celebrate the season from Épernay to Paris.

Día de los Muertos fills Oaxaca with candlelight, marigolds, and rituals that honour the bond between the living and the departed. Visit vibrant markets, witness families preparing ofrendas, and share traditions passed through generations.

Lanterns rise into the night sky above Chiang Mai during the twin festivals of Loy Krathong and Yi Peng. Craft your own krathong, receive a monk’s blessing, and release lanterns beneath a sky glowing with thousands of lights.

Deep winter settles over Arctic Norway as the long polar night returns and the Northern Lights begin their silent dance across the sky. Travel north through fjords and Arctic forests to watch the aurora and discover life above the Arctic Circle.

The desert city of Bikaner bursts into colour during its famous Camel Festival, celebrating Rajasthan’s enduring bond with the “ships of the desert.” Experience parades, races, and music as desert traditions bring the festival to life.

Tết is a time of renewal, when Vietnam slows, gathers, and begins again. This journey moves from the vibrant preparations of Hanoi to the quiet rituals of Ninh Bình and the lantern-lit celebrations of Hội An.

Spring arrives in India with Holi, the joyful festival that celebrates colour, renewal, and the triumph of good over evil. Join the celebration as clouds of powdered colour fill the air and music and laughter sweep through towns and temples.

For a brief moment each spring, Japan’s cherry trees burst into delicate bloom across parks, temples, and riverbanks. Gather beneath the blossoms for the tradition of hanami, sharing food, conversation, and the beauty of the season.

On the island of Cheung Chau, one of Hong Kong’s most distinctive traditions unfolds during the annual Bun Festival. Watch lively parades, witness Taoist rituals, and experience a celebration rooted in island heritage.

High in the Andes, the Sacred Valley marks the winter solstice in honour of ancient Inca cosmology and the rhythms of the sun. Explore sacred landscapes, visit Inca sites, and experience traditions shaped by the movement of the sun.