Culture

St Andrew’s Day is celebrated on the feast day of St Andrew (November 30th). As we look forward to this year’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations it’s important to know the history behind this national day. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland whose feast day has been celebrated for over a thousand years. St Andrew's philosophy was simple: share what you have with those less fortunate and be kind to each other. Each year we celebrate these principles with a host of parties and special events for everyone to enjoy! The day is usually marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, including dancing, music, food and drink, with parties going on long into the cold winter night. If you’re visiting Scotland during this time or you’re a local looking to experience something different this year, their is plenty on the program.

On 16 September, the Mayor of Munich will officially declare the Oktoberfest festivities open. Like every year, he will shout "O'Zapft is!" Which means "the party begins" when the first barrel of beer has been tapped. Thus begins a surprising festival where more than 6 million liters of beers are consumed ... amounting to an ocean of suds!!

Catalonia is a region in northeastern Spain which has become really popular with tourists thanks to its stunning capital, Barcelona, which is one of the country's flagship destinations.

If you were one of the lucky 135,000 who got your hands on a Glastonbury ticket this year, congratulations! Other ticket-less and disappointed music fans will have to wait until Glastonbury 2019 for their chance to attend Europe's largest music and arts festival after a fallow year was decided for 2018.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November will soon be upon us once again.

Halloween is fast approaching so we are counting down a spine-tingling list to terrify you during this spooky season.

Andalusia is a fascinating region of Southern Spain whose population is made up of people of diverse backgrounds; Moorish, Jewish, Catholics and Romani. Bathed in the Mediterranean sea and boasting an astounding number of daylight sunshine hours, the city provides its inhabitants with a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Its origins and location mean that this region a good mix of Eastern and Western culture, which can be seen and heard in its architecture, its gastronomy, its music… From Seville to Granada passing by Sierra Nevada, welcome to Andalusia!

The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. It attracts around one million people annually, making it a significant event in British culture. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London, it falls on the 27 and 28 August 2016. The Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colorful sights and social solidarity.

Spain is the perfect holiday destination whether you are looking for beautiful landscapes, beaches to chill or cities to discover. Booking your cheap holidays to Spain is easy thanks to the many airports offering cheap flights to Spain from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Every year since 1967, Brighton festival has celebrated its unique and creative city with a celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, debate, outdoor and family events, with particular emphasis on the home.

London Fashion Week is probably the most exciting time of the year for fashion enthusiasts. Beginning on Feb. 19, it could be the perfect Valentine’s day surprise for your loved one if she is into the latest styles.

What if we retraced chronological events in the story of the most famous campervan of all times ? We are talking about the VW campervan of course ! Here is a little retrospect.

In this time of Halloween , travel to the land of fear and shudder in family ! Here is a selection of mystical places, haunted and full of stories in France:

French wine is one of the most iconic beverages in the entire world. Such standing has allowed France’s wine-making region of Champagne and a part of Burgundy to be granted “world heritage status” by the United Nations, joining then Bordeaux and St-Emilion.

Wondering what adventures will bring your next holidays without wanting to break the bank? We might have a few ideas to help you make the most of your time off, by discovering the north of France and all it has to offer.