Festivals & Events

this seasons sporting events, concerts, and galleries

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Unfinished Oktoberfest Beer Tent in Munich, Germany Oktoberfest – from the humble beginnings of a Bavarian royal wedding has become the world’s largest fair. For 16-18 days each Fall, Munich, Germany... 

Desired Destinations – State Fair of Texas

Desired Destinations – State Fair of Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas. That’s a phrase we’ve all heard before, and if it could be applied to only one Texas institution then the State Fair would be a solid choice. The State Fair of... 

Electric Daisy Carnival 2011 – A Famed Festival Moves to Las Vegas

Electric Daisy Carnival 2011 – A Famed Festival Moves to Las Vegas

Ever feel like dancing for hours on end while pressing up against thousands of fellow sweaty, smiling revelers?  Perhaps you picture flashing green and purple lasers overhead, or fog machines blotting... 

Golfing in The Gulf: The Best Places You Must Try

Golfing in The Gulf: The Best Places You Must Try

Florida is known for many different tourist spots and activities, and if you’re looking for picturesque golf courses, look no further. The Florida Panhandle’s Golf Course Area is called the Emerald... 

Summer Music Festivals: Lollapalooza

Summer Music Festivals: Lollapalooza

Back in the 1990′s music festivals like Ozzfest were in every major amphitheater across the country, but in today’s mentality of excess these music festivals now span across multiple days and... 

Hot Air Balloon Festival: Chambley France

Hot Air Balloon Festival: Chambley France

The largest mass ascent of hot air balloons took place recently at the biennial Lorraine Mondial Air Ballons rally in Chambley, France. Pilots from around the world lifted off in 329 balloons on 26 July.... 

The British Open 2009: Turnberry

The British Open 2009: Turnberry

This weekend golfs most prestigious tournament is taking place.  The Watson, appearing very calm and collected Open Championship at Turnberry has begun.  Always located in the British Isles (this year,... 

Happy Bastille Day!

Happy Bastille Day!

        Bastille Day Fireworks; Paris       Bastille Day is the French national independence day celebrated on 14 July each year. In France it is officially called Fête Nationale (“National... 

Le Tour de Frances

Le Tour de Frances

If you’ve been noticing a fair amount of cyclists on the way to work today you’ve been a victim of the July craze that is the Tour de France.  The Tour de France is the ultimate annual cycling event... 

World Cup 2010

World Cup 2010

Hey adventurous traveler, I know you’ve been waiting for a chance to visit South Africa.  What may seem a year away is just around the corner if you want to SAVE MONEY.  The U.S. Soccer team is making...