festivals

Festivals are a great part of Indian culture, as well as an important part of tradition. There are numerous festivals celebrated all over India, some of them are celebrated commonly…

Summer festivals are a highlight of the season—and there’s still time for one more summer adventure. Bellingham, Washington is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and an hour-and-a-half from Vancouver,…

It’s impossible not to get caught up in the energy and drama of India’s Pushkar Camel Fair. Smiles are wide and clothes are colorful as Pushkar’s population swells from 22,000 …

As the dawn struggles to overcome night, shadowy visions emerge–men covered in pitch black oil and pulling heavy chains, technicolor bodies covered from head-to-toe in brilliant paints, revelers of all…

“Las penas con pan son menos,” is a common Spanish saying that translates as, “Sadness with bread is less,” or “Sorrows with bread are lessened.” With an abundance of bread…

One of Thailand’s top festivals, Loi Krathong (or Loy Krathong) is held during November’s full moon. The festivities are held throughout Thailand, but the festival’s roots are in Sukhothai and…