Korčula: The most picturesque island we visited, Korčula is a visual reflection of medieval Venice, with narrow limestone streets and buildings overlooking the water. We strolled up and down the ...
December is a very magical time for solitary travellers when the whole world seems to sparkle under the winter lights and some warmth underneath the sun rays of the tropics. Whatever holiday vibes you ...
The word “ballot” comes from the Italian word ballotta, meaning “small ball.” In medieval Venice, people used small colored or marked balls to vote. Today, the word “ballot” refers to ...
Welcome to Annecy, the ‘Venice of the Alps.’ “This medieval French gem offers the same enchanting waterside charm as the Italian hotspot, but with a dramatic mountain panorama backdrop that ...
It’s Carnival day. The world-famous Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival will see thousands and thousands of people pour into the Somerset town. Known as one of the largest illuminated parades in ...
Thousands of people will flock across the Devon border to Somerset in time for the world-famous Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival today. The event is one of the largest lighted parades in Europe and ...
the official champagne sponsor of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. “I feel like I’m very creative and when I have a vision for something I know exactly what I want, so it was really great working ...
Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.