Aristotle – The greatest philosophers of all time.

Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) numbers among the greatest philosophers of all time. Aristotle is a towering figure in ancient Greek philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theater. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Judged solely in terms of his philosophical…

Beltane Fire Festival Today April 30,2016

 Today at  April 30th you could be forgiven for thinking you had taken a step back in time – by a good couple of centuries, at least – because this is the night when tens of thousands of onlookers make their way to the top of iconic Calton Hill to welcome in the new harvest.The…

Spanish customs, history, art, literature, society and much more.

Spanish culture is widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine.Spain has an extraordinary artistic heritage. The dominant figures of the Golden Age were the Toledo-based artists El Greco and Diego Velázquez. Francisco de Goya emerged in the 18th century as Spain’s most prolific painter and he produced some wonderfully unflattering portraits of royalty.

Black Rock Lodge – Make Belize vacations unforgettable.

At Black Rock Lodge , An Eco-resort in the Cayo District of Belize, guides lead two-hour, after-dark hikes in search of creatures that only come out at night. Armed with a spotlight—plus years of local knowledge from growing up in the jungle guides lead guests along the banks of the rushing Macal River and into…

Sani lodge – A unique blend of luxury, nature and activities.

Sani lodge On your adventure, you will walk through a pristine rainforest gallery that is home to 1,500 species of trees, hundreds of climbing vines, and exotic flowers, as well as 550 species of tropical birds, 13 species of monkeys and 1,000 species of beautiful butterflies.According to a recent assessment by a leading group of biologists the Rainforest around Sani Lodge in North Eastern Ecuador is the most biologically diverse locality in the world. This is also a world record. Over 550 bird species are on the Sani Bird List making it one of the highest lists in the world. 80 species of bats, making our area the second highest number ever registered. 105 species of amphibians.83 of reptiles which appears to make our area the most diverse ever studied. 64 species of social sting-less bees, also a world record in this group. 100,000 species of insects per hectare, again the greatest number of species of any place ever studied.

International Festival of the Sahara

What’s more inspirational than traveling to the edge of the Sahara desert – along with thousands of people from around the world – to celebrate Tunisia’s oldest festival. The festival originated in 1910, whilst Tunisia was under the rule of the French. But it wasn’t until1967 when the festival embraced its modern identity – due…

Hangout Music Festival – May 20th – 22nd, 2016

The Hangout Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival held at the public beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.Hangout Music Festival, commonly referred to as Hangout Fest or Hangout.It was founded by A.J. Niland and ShaulZislin in 2010, and is produced by Huka Entertainment. The event features many genres of music including rock, indie, hip…

Galungan Festival – Balinese holiday celebrating

Galungan is a Balinese holiday celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma. It marks the time when the ancestral spirits visit the Earth.Galungan is about the victory of dharma over adharma. The series of Hindu religious ceremonies that are performed during the 10-day Galungan-Kuningan period are generally considered to be the most important ones of…

The Festival of Giants – Festival in the nation since 1530.

The Festival of Giants occurs between the last week of June or the beginning of July each year. These giants are not simple statues; they are moving giants! They are made of wood and people carry them around during the festival. The biggest giant and the largest procession in the Nord – the symbol of…

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday observed throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.The Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, is a festival celebrating…

San Diego Comic-Con International

Comic-Con International, The Largest Pop Culture Event in the United States. Visitors can be Super Man or Wonder Woman for a day at Comic-Con International, July 9-12, at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con has become a signature summertime event for San Diego; it is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United…

The Cannes International Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is one of the essential events for the film industry, attended by prestigious directors and actors as well as up-and-coming film professionals who have yet to make their mark. In the idyllic setting of the French Riviera, the city of Cannes holds the Cannes Festival every year in May. A jury…

Burning Man Festival is held in Black Rock Desert in Nevada.

Burning Man is an annual gathering that takes place at Black Rock City—a temporary community erected in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The event is described as an experiment in community and art, influenced by 10 main principles, including “radical” inclusion, self-reliance and self-expression, as well as community cooperation, gifting and decommodification, and leaving…

Brussels Light Festival

The Brussels Light Festival features spectacular light shows, exceptional performances, and a winter barbecue that welcome people of all ages.The light festival will unite people from the city and far away by means of an international light festival. Families with children, young and old, big and small alike: everyone will enjoy this lively four-day event.This…

Boi Bumba Festival

The annual festival of the bulls is the 2nd largest in Brazil – only the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro counts more participants. For the last week of June the small town of Parintins swells up to its double, streets are bustling with locals, Brazilians and international visitors. Everyone comes to see the three-day-long competition…