To add a little excitement and cultural experience to your next vacation, find a festival, parade or celebration that is happening somewhere around the world! Usually you need to plan a bit in advance, as hotels quickly fill up for certain events, but you will find it well worth your time. Big celebrations like Mardi Gras and Cinco de Mayo will almost overwhelm you, while smaller parades and events will give you a taste of the culture of smaller towns and cities.
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photo by Real Traveler Niamh and CathalMoscow
Known for Saint Basil's Cathedral, the Russian ballet, and its famous Zoo, Moscow is essentially the heart of Russia. Tourism is frequent during winter through the Trans-Siberian Railway, when the city is covered in powdery snow and colored by a glitter... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Nathan77St. Petersburg
The northernmost city in the world is famous for its uniquely styled palaces, churches and schools. The Bronze Horseman statue still stands proudly in the middle of Senate Square, along with the Alexander Column and dozens of other monuments, arches, co... read more »
Top Five Festival Trip Blogs
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To Russia with Love | Jun 27 06'
"The Land of Ivan Drago"
ONTO THE LAND OF IVAN DRAGO. so, after being in the tourist friendly czech republic, landing in russia was a shock to say the least. russia is ever... Continue reading »
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NYE in Moscow | Dec 30 05'
Moscow was very different to Saint Petersburg the ostentatious castles and churches are replaced with drab communist buildings. We arrived in... Continue reading »
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