There’s nothing like a party to add something extra special to your holiday, so heading to your chosen destination when there’s a carnival or festival planned is a great way to ensure that your time away is especially memorable.
Carnivals in France
The 40 days leading up to Easter are a religious time for fasting – a tradition that people observe through giving up various things for Lent. Before this custom takes place, Mardi Gras carnivals in France have long provided a hedonistic revelry of feasting, dancing and outrageous costumes to get observers through the six-week period.
The Pageant of the Golden Tree
The Belgian city of chocolate, waffles and old world architecture, it’s a well-known fact that anyone who visits Bruges can’t help but fall in love. And while it’s already a place set to capture your heart, once every five years, a special event is held to really stir up your senses. Read on to find out all about the Pageant …