The magic nights of San Giovanni
Turin, capital of Piedmont in the North of Italy. A city of art, with its marvellous Savoy residences built by the royal Savoy family, its great Piazzas, its museums. A city famous for football and the FIAT logo. However, Turin also has a hidden side unknown to many, linked to magic and ancient pagan beliefs.
Chocolate eggs and doves – Easter in Italy
People are preparing to celebrate Easter all over the world. Let’s see what is happening in Italy.
Redhead Days in Breda, Netherlands: Join the Gingerhood!
Every year, in the beginning of September, the Dutch city of Breda throngs with redheads from all over the world. Entertainment, fun and sense of community are the key elements of the Redhead Days, a festival that welcomes everyone, no matter their hair colour, nationality or ethnicity.
Christ was born! Glory to Him! – Christmas in the Ukraine
In this article, we will briefly get acquainted with the celebration of the New Year’s and Christmas holidays in Ukraine.
Christmas in Italy
Christmas is one of the most adored holidays by both children and adults, as well as one of the most surprising, because it is celebrated differently all over the world. Let’s take a look at the Italian Peninsula.
Christmas in the UK
December is the time of the year when suddenly traditions become very important to many of us. Each country, each region, and even each family has their own special way of celebrating Christmas. In this series, MH authors tell us all about their favourite holiday traditions.
A typical Dutch Christmas
December is the time of the year when suddenly traditions become very important to many of us. Each country, each region, and even each family has their own special way of celebrating Christmas. In this series, MH authors tell us all about their favourite holiday traditions
Horror and Mystery in Northern Italy
Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan… Italy is famous for its marvellous cities, monuments and works of art. However, tourists often focus their energy on exploring the greatest and most famous cities, such as Rome or Venice. This means that the slightly less famous cities, which are no less fascinating, almost inevitably go unnoticed. One example of this is the magical Turin, capital of Piedmont, in the northeast of Italy. The adjective ‘magical’ is hardly used at random…
The Munich Oktoberfest – a must see or a tourist trap?
The Oktoberfest is the biggest ‘Volksfest’ in the world, but has it gotten too big? Our author, who is originally from Munich, weighs in on the question of what Oktoberfest is all about, and if it really is the best way to experience Bavarian culture.
Venetian summer nights: Festa del Redentore
Iris takes us to her beloved Venice and offers us an insight into one of the most famous feasts of the city. Enjoy a virtual tour through the gondoliers, boats and cracking fireworks!
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