Plovdiv, Bulgaria Center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Plovdiv is the European Capital of Culture in 2019 In the heart of Bulgaria, equidistant from the Aegean and Black Seas, Plovdiv lies on what was once a the most direct route between Europe and Constantinople, today’s Istanbul. 6,000 years of continuous inhabitation including Roman, Ottoman, Thracians, and […]
Read MoreThe storm of the Coronavirus has affected a wide range of industries, including music festivals and the artists who were set to perform at them. Due to global lockdown measures, public gatherings have been banned in a number of different countries. This has forced music venues and festival sites to close their doors and cancel […]
Read MoreIn our second podcast, Chris is joined by friends and music lovers Ash and Graeme to review the European Festival Awards 2020, the annual celebration of the continent’s most esteemed festivals and the organisers behind them. What do you think about this year’s winners? Please leave me a comment below, share and subscribe to the […]
Read MoreWelcome to the first-ever Festival Insider podcast! Your number one source of information for international festival travel and tourism. In our first episode, Founder and Editor-in-Chief Chris Taylor explains what Festival Insider is all about. Chris is joined by his lifelong friend and festival buddy Mark, who explains where their love of festivals began. Remember, […]
Read MoreAttention music lovers. Mainland Europe has an array of world-class festivals for party-goers, catering for hardcore dance and techno crews right through to Pop and Indie lovers. With so many to choose from, we’ve pulled together our pick of the best European music festivals to attend in 2020 for you to get excited about. Snowbombing […]
Read MoreFestival Insider Rachel moved to Prague in the Czech Republic four months ago. Read about her experiences of this fantastic capital city in her Local’s Guide to Prague for First-Timers. Moving to Prague? Here are a few tips from someone four months in… Do your research. Prague caters for all tastes and interests, so to […]
Read MoreOne of the best ways to immerse yourself in a particular culture is to attend a heritage festival. Learn how the locals celebrate their colorful customs by sharing what makes their homeland special, namely through music, art, food, and a multitude of engaging activities and events. It’s an excellent opportunity to discover the rich history […]
Read MoreFor centuries some of the greatest sporting events have occurred throughout Europe’s historic stadiums, coliseums and arenas. Today, spectators come from around the globe to witness the world’s best athletes compete on these hallowed grounds. Consider this your brief guide to Europe’s best spots to watch football, tennis, cycling, rugby, racing and more. […]
Read MoreEvery traveler has their place (or places) they want to visit in Europe. But whether you prefer snowkiting in Norway or relaxing in the natural hot springs of Hungary, discovering fortresses in San Marino or photographing Dutch windmills in The Netherlands, find the activities and destinations you’ve dreamed of by knowing what style of vacation […]
Read MoreRich with diversity and beaming with culture, Europe is home to everything from pride parades to museums that celebrate the LGBT community. You can find an entire district of high-end shopping in one city – then go skiing down whitewashed mountains in the next. So inspire your upcoming European stay with some of the area’s […]
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