10 Epic Worldwide Events and Festivals
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Shoot Out in Boulder, Colorado
Hollywood may take years to create a film, but Shoot Out throws down the gauntlet with a challenge to make your own movie in 24 hours.
Rock Ici Momes in Pays de la Loire, France
Dance, sing, clap and soak up the sunshine. It's not often that your children will get the chance to have a sing-along in the open air with 10,000 little friends.
Salvador Carnival in Bahia, Brazil
Drum rhythms blasting from enormous trio eletrico sound systems take you far from the polished glitz and glamour of Rio.
La Tomatina in Valencia, Spain
Cover up with plastic and second-hand clothes for the world's most famous food-fight festival.
Singapore Food Festival
Fusion cuisine heats up restaurants, food stalls, and spice gardens.
The World Cup
Passionate supporters from all over the globe flood into the country hosting this massive event, held every four years, and celebrate the world's largest multinational kickabout.
The Black Sun in Jutland, Denmark
The rustle of millions of starling wings brings about an ominously darkening sky.
Paro Tsechu in Paro Dzong, Bhutan
Ancient rituals, masked dances, and transcendental music for this deeply symbolic Buddhist festival.
Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo
Smell designer fragrances mixed with burning rubber by the glittering waters of the Mediterranean.
Fuji Rock Festival in Honshu, Japan
Mega bands, mountain air, and forest fun amidst the pine-forest scenery of one of Japan's biggest ski resorts.