Travel events

Snow and sleds in the Carpathians, fairy-tale markets in Europe, or an escape to the warmth. Three scenarios sorted by age, budget, and safety.

Lviv with its nativity plays and cribs, Carpathian caroling, Kyiv's scale and quiet Chernivtsi: where Christmas in Ukraine feels best now that the holiday falls on December 25.

Three real New Year trip scenarios for Ukrainians: mountains close to home, Christmas Europe, or a warm winter escape by the sea. With a pros-and-cons table and advice on when to book.

Six cities you can reach overland in a single night through Poland, with honest budgets and no gloss: where the locals gather and what can spoil the mood.

The oldest market in Europe is not Vienna but the Dresden Striezelmarkt, running since 1434. A breakdown of seven cities: when they open, what to eat and how to reach them.

Two windows in Japan are worth a ticket of their own: cherry blossoms in late March and red maples in November. We break down which month to book for which goal, with a season table and the honest downsides.

Iceland's annual Laufskalarett horse round-up unites farmers and travelers in a one-of-a-kind tradition.

The Philippines' giant parol lanterns are dazzling symbols of Christmas, crafted by artisans across five generations.

The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting returns with fresh sparkle in 2021.

The world is reopening: Europe, the US and Asia lift restrictions for vaccinated travelers in summer 2021.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus shares the stories of every service member, not just the wars they fought.

An ancient Mother Goddess worship ritual in Vietnam is being revived thanks to UNESCO and theatrical performances.

A fiery celebration in Ottery St Mary, where daredevils race through the streets with flaming barrels on their shoulders.

The ancient churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia draw thousands of Orthodox pilgrims during the Christmas celebrations.

The Vivid festival has turned winter Sydney into a light spectacle that draws millions of visitors.

In 2020, haunted houses are adapting to the pandemic with safer routes and fresh formats for anyone craving a good scare.

A love story that began with a chance meeting on Thanksgiving in New York and is still going strong 26 years later.

A thrilling sky-high photo shoot for Air Canada's rebrand, starring a 787 Dreamliner.