Travel Articles: Festivals

From Asia to Europe to Latin America, each country celebrates their holidays in a unique way with distinct traditions. Guatemala, Ecuador, Japan, Germany, and other Adventure Life destinations will show you how a wonderful mix of cultures celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.

Coinciding with All Saints' and All Souls' Day each November 1 and 2nd, The Day of the Dead (or El Dia de los Muertos) is one of Mexico's most significant holidays.

The Markets of Buenos Aires are bustling and full of colors, exotic smells and sometimes outright bizarre antiques and art. Visit the Feria de San Telmo, an extensive street market and fair on Sundays, the Feria de Mataderos and the Feria de Artesanos de Plaza Francia.

Guatemala's Semana Santa -- the Easter Festival -- in the former colonial capital are beyond comparison to anything in the northern hemisphere. Along cobblestone streets, intricate carpets of colored sawdust are painstakingly laid down. Later, a solemn procession of Roman centurions march over the carpets, carrying an image of Christ on the …

One of the most impressive aspects of the Easter Festival in Antigua are the "alfombras" that adorn the processional route. Residents along the streets begin preparations weeks and even months in advance creating these beautifully intricate offerings.

Starting early next week, the city of Puno, Peru is transformed for the Virgin of Candelaria Festival. Thousands of dancers and musicians fill the streets with sounds and fantastic costumes to fill the senses. The Virgin of Candelaria is the patron saint of Puno; this festival honors the saint with one of the regions most celebrated and elaborate …

It has been such an exciting April at Adventure Life - first with Outside Magazine's announcement naming us one of nation's Best Places to Work, and now National Geographic Traveler has selected our Bolivia Backroads + Oruro Festival trip as one of their 2010 Tours of a Lifetime. Margaret Loftus from National Geographic Traveler explains …