Events & Seasons

Some trips only work at the right time

Guides for date-sensitive travel where seasons, natural phenomena or major events shape the itinerary.

Live events

Concerts, festivals and Christmas markets

Traveling for a Concert: Flights, Hotels, Tickets and How Far Ahead to Book

Practical planning for traveling for a concert, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

The World’s Major Music Festivals: Where They Take Place and When to Go

Practical planning for the world’s major music festivals, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Christmas Markets Around Europe: Where to Go and When They Open

Practical planning for christmas markets around europe, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Seasonal travel

Blossoms and Northern Lights

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: Where to Go and How to Plan Around the Crowds

Practical planning for cherry blossom season in japan, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Northern Lights Travel Guide: Where and When You Have the Best Chance of Seeing Them

Practical planning for northern lights travel guide, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Nature

Wildlife, whales and eclipses

Wildlife Migration Travel: Where and When to See the World’s Great Animal Movements

Practical planning for wildlife migration travel, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Whale Watching Around the World: Best Destinations and Seasons

Practical planning for whale watching around the world, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

Solar Eclipse Travel: How to Plan a Trip Around a Total Eclipse

Practical planning for solar eclipse travel, including timing, transport, accommodation and common mistakes to avoid.

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