With its picturesque canals, cosy wood panelled cafés, and awesome activities, Amsterdam is one of the best cities to explore, even when the temperature drops. Fast becoming one of the hottest winter break destinations in Europe, we decided to take a look at the best reasons to visit Amsterdam in winter.
Discover the Bram Stoker Festival
Take a bite of Dublin’s dark side with our guide to the Bram Stoker Festival.
Experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Holding the title as the largest arts festival in the world, experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is an absolute must for anyone who loves being entertained. A kaleidoscope of performance-based acts are spread across hundreds of stages, totalling over 3,000 shows. Thought of as a rite of passage for performers, the festival frequently draws the biggest names in the business, …
The Belgian Beer Weekend in Brussels
The Belgian people are serious about beer, and they have every reason to be. The country boasts a rich beer heritage which dates back thousands of years, and to this day Belgium is regarded as one of the biggest and most prestigious beer producing countries in the world. Of course, you don’t just have to take our word for it, …
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
Better known to locals as La Fête Nationale, Bastille Day takes place on the 14th July each year and is one of the biggest annual celebrations in France. The public holiday owes its roots to the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a historical day which moved the country towards revolution and eventually becoming a republic. Now, each year …
Experience the Berlin Light Festival
Once a year, the German capital undergoes a curious makeover, where buildings across the city are bathed in dazzling light projections that make up the Berlin Light Festival. The annual event attracts over two million visitors to the city, making it one of the most successful light shows in the world.
Cannes Fireworks Festival
For a few magical evenings a year, the skies over Southern France light up for the annual Festival of Pyrotechnic Art. Bursting into life in July, you won’t want to miss out on the Cannes Fireworks Festival if you’re a fan of fireworks, as this annual spectacle promises a night like never before.