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Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival: a Trip to the Top Experience

Wednesday 10 April 2013

Frankfurt Skyscrapers

Frankfurt am Main is often dubbed ‘Mainhattan’ because of its famous skyline of modern skyscrapers in the central business district. The German city will put aside business for a couple of days and celebrate its skyscrapers with a huge, unique festival: the Wolkenkratzer Fest, to be held on May 25 and 26.

London Vogue Festival: when Passion becomes Fashion

Friday 29 March 2013

Vogue wallpaper

Needless to say, London’s events calendar is always very busy, especially as warmer weather approaches! British Vogue has announced the return of the Vogue Festival for 2013 in association with Vertu, a British-based luxury mobile-phone manufacturer. The event, in its second edition this year, once again brings together the fashion industry’s leading companies and creative talents, and will take place next April 27th and 28th.

Discovering the magic of Ireland

Thursday 14 February 2013

Ireland

Ireland is imbued with magic, at every corner: any site, any piece of countryside, any monument or castle, treasures legends and stories that make them even more special. Below are listed just a few of the Emerald Isle’s highlights.

Let’s get the Carnival season started!

Wednesday 23 January 2013

Carnival in Europe

The festivity known as Carnevale, is mainly celebrated in Italy but also in many other places around the world. Better known as Carnival or Mardi Gras, it’s a sort of “final” party before Ash Wednesday, and it falls 40 days before Easter (so the actual date changes yearly) so, strangely enough, its roots lie in the Christian calendar.

Berlin Jazzfest – Get a wiggle on, it’s coming!

Thursday 25 October 2012

Berlin JazzFest

Once again in November this year, for the 40th time, Jazz lovers of all ages will flock to Berlin to attend Berlin Jazzfest, one of Europe’s greatest Jazz Festivals ever. 2012 JazzFest Berlin will last for 4 days from November 1st to 4th.

Wine Festivals Around Europe

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Wine festivals

Wine festivals are celebrated throughout the year around Europe. As in many Mediterranean countries wine is art, culture, and especially tradition, we can say that this is the time of year when wine is celebrated with a little less commercial approach, gaining a strong symbolic value instead.

Amsterdam Events in October

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Amsterdam

October is a wonderful period to visit Amsterdam. As the summer crowds are gone and a sense of normality returns to the Dutch capital, what is known as a year-round tourist destination, is no longer that jam packed city that makes you feel like you are trapped in a herd, but rather becomes a charming city, perhaps a bit rainy, where you can spend your time in a thousand ways.

London Events in September

Thursday 6 September 2012

Big Ben

A September full of events, sport and exhibitions awaits you in London. From the Paralympics Game to the Mayor’s Thames Festival, but also the Vintage Fashion Fair, the London Fashion Week and the funny Great Gorilla Run! Not to miss appointments to get the most out of your stay in London!

Summer Holidays in Alicante!

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Alicante overview

Beside beautiful beaches, historic landmarks and green parks, Alicante also boasts a truly international culture that offers global cuisine, fantastic shopping and entertainment that lasts all night long. Isn’t it the perfect choice for your next summer holidays?

69th Venice Film Festival on the way!

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Venice Film Festival

Thinking about film festivals in Europe, there are two main events coming up to one’s mind. One is the Cannes Film Festival, which has only just passed to give room to one of Italy’s leading events ever: all cinephiles are already looking forward to August, for the 69th Venice Film Festival. The 2012 edition will run from August 29 to Sept. 8.