South Korea’s fall and winter festivals celebrate culture, food, and light. From Chuseok’s harvest traditions to the Jinju Lantern and Andong Mask Dance Festivals, each event showcases beauty and community. With fireworks in Busan and glowing tea fields in Boseong, these festivals turn the cooler months into a vibrant celebration of Korean life.
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Guides and stories that highlight seasonal traditions, festivals, celebrations, and cultural events around the world. This tag explores how different places mark time through food, rituals, art, and community gatherings. Ideal for travelers who want trips shaped by seasonal meaning, not just the calendar.
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Oktoberfest 2025: What to do During the Weekend in the Amana Colonies
Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies brings a taste of Germany to Iowa each fall. Between the food, live music, and laughter, it’s easy to forget you’re only an hour and a half from home. It’s not Munich, but it’s warm, welcoming, and worth the drive every single year. Here’s why.
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Year-Round Guide: Where to See the Most Beautiful Flowers in South Korea
Discover South Korea’s Stunning Natural Wonders! Get ready to be awe-struck by landscapes bursting with vibrant colors—from elegant chrysanthemums and dazzling sunflowers to delicate buckwheat. Your Instagram won’t know what hit it as we explore fields of enchanting pink muhly, graceful silver grass, and timeless roses. Don’t miss this visual feast!
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The Best Summer Vacation a Military Spouse Could Ever Take
Dive into the adventure with “Road Trips and Lots of Bull.” Join a military spouse’s unforgettable summer vacation without kids or husband: road trips with friends in Eastern Europe to Spain’s thrilling running of the bulls alone.
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Medieval Festivals: Enjoy the Best Fairs in Germany
The show’s about to start, and your seat, my liege, awaits at one of many Medieval Festivals in Germany. Ah, the romance of distressed damsels and brave knights in shining armor. They cast a spell in modern times for chivalry and courage. Moreover, they evoke values of a mysterious era…
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Best European Travel Experiences: Wine, Romance, and Festivals You’ll Love
My Favorite Things and Places in Europe I love exploring Europe. The open borders, well-maintained roads, and beautiful scenery make every trip an adventure. I cherish the unexpected stops and unplanned discoveries. Europe offers endless opportunities for slow travel, adventure, discovery, and joy, so I’m sure your list will differ….
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Why Spending Christmas in Andalucia Was Better Than We Expected
It’s a wonderful life. Winter in Europe is wonderful. Christmas Markets alight, festivals delight, and the general slow-down in the daily grind is just… right. However, not surprisingly, the temperature drops around the world. So we are in search of warmth and sunshine and we are heading south. We’re flying to Andalucia in southern Spain for Christmas this winter.
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Annual Firefly Festival: How to Dance with the Fireflies in Muju
Discover pure joy as thousands of fireflies illuminate the night sky at Muju’s Firefly Festival. Join us from Sept 2-10 for this magical spectacle!