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From the 15^th to the18th of September the annual Brooklyn Book Festival will take place in the vibrant eponymous New York district. The long weekend will see a wide range of literary themed events taking place catering to a broad variety of tastes and preferences. As well as meeting like minded book lovers, visitors will also get the chance to meet some of their favourite authors, from up and coming new hopes to global superstars. The obvious attraction of the festival to connoisseurs of a good book is equally matched by the appeal to general readers. The festival events have been specifically designed to cater to as wide a range of interests as possible, including for young children, making this a potentially excellent family weekend.

Budapest is Hungary’s capital and largest city with a population in excess of 1.7 million residents. Additionally, it is Hungary’s principal cultural, commercial, industrial, political, and transportation center and covers an area of roughly 525 square miles. Based on the culture and history of the city, it is oftentimes regarded as one of the most target tourist destinations in Eastern Europe. However, the primary allure is the beautiful Danube River as it gracefully meanders its way through the city.

The capital of Japan and the country’s largest city (12 million plus) is Tokyo and is one of the world’s most modern cities. The city offers something for every type of international traveler. So no matter what your preference is, you are likely to find just about whatever venue you are looking for to satisfy your tastes. Whether you’re a backpacker, a family man, honeymooning, a retired couple, or just an obsessive shopper, you could be looking at your dream vacation in the city. Here are the top 5 things to do in Tokyo.

The London Borough of Camden is one of several that comprise the central part of the city.  In addition to the borough, there is also Camden Town which is an inner city district of it and the central neighborhood as well.  Always a popular destination for both locals and vacationers, the borough and Camden Town are rich in history as well as entertainment venues worth attending.  This is especially the case if you’re a fan of music as it is the site of London’s Camden Crawl.

In the fall, the look of Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, turns gorgeous amber and orange. Days become cooler and shorter.

Both locals and a trickle of tourists look for indoor entertainment – museums, music venues, dance floors… Here are some vibrant dance, music and theater festivals to cheer you up in the fall. read full article

Many cities seem to come alive in summer in a way that wouldn’t even be imaginable in summer, and one of the ways they do this is with festivals, carnivals and other events, often for free, that liven up their streets and parks. Madrid is no exception, and while it is hardly as dull and grey as London in winter, summer is certainly the time to be there. This is a chronological guide to the free summer events in Madrid.

The Great British Beer Festival or GBBF as it is most commonly abbreviated is a beer festival held on an annual basis in the UK. It was originally organized and established by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, in an effort to bring more awareness to numerous cask ales and other alcoholic beverages both in the UK and internationally. The GBBF is also the home of Champion Beer of Britain awards. Originally established in 1977, the festival is usually held in early August (3rd through the 7th of August, 2010) in Earl’s Court, London.

As the cutting edge hub of Catalan culture, it’s hardly surprising that Barcelona is one of Spain’s leading cities when it comes to music festivals. From early Baroque music, to virtuoso Spanish guitar, to pounding techno attracting crowds from all over the world, Barcelona caters to all tastes.

It’s a cow. It’s purple. It’s upside-down. The Udderbelly in London Southbank

is an unusual venue. Sponsored by E4, read full article

One of the best parts about visiting Rome in the spring and summer time,

aside from the nice weather, is that there are always a ton of free things to do in and around the Eternal City. read full article

If science fiction isn’t really you’re thing, and you’re looking for a another film festival fix,

then you’re in luck. The East End Film Festival takes place read full article

San Isidro is the Patron Saint of Madrid, Spain.

Known for his benevolence towards the poor and animals, he is also the patron saint of farmers. read full article

The 23rd of April is a busy day in Barcelona. For centuries this has been la Diada de Sant Jordi, or St George’s day for us English speakers.

The day marks when St George gallantly slew the terrible dragon and has been the Barcelona equivalent of St Valentine’s day ever since, read full article

Golden Week, known as Ōgon Shūkan or Ōgata renkyū, is a time of travel and leisure in the land of the rising sun.

The Japanese Golden Weel is comprised of four national and the informal holidays taken in between those dates. read full article

March 17th honors Saint Patrick, the most recognized Patron Saint in Ireland.

Until Dublin launched it’s multi-day Patrick’s festival in 1996, however, celebrations in the country were nearly non-existent. read full article