Posts Tagged ‘Travel Guide’
Unveiling Cupa Iacob Ciachir: A Hidden Gem
Guide to Cupa Iacob Ciachir- Key Highlights Introduction Have you heard of Cupa Iacob Ciachir? This event takes place in the lively area of municipiului Ungheni in Moldova. It happens every year and mixes sports, culture, and history. Ion Poia, who comes from Ungheni, created this equestrian competition. It shows the strong love for horse…
Read MoreGuide to St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Experiencing St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland… a dream come true! Despite being actually an American holiday, Ireland has embraced the celebration and added their own twist to the American celebration. Many of the larger cities In Ireland have festivals, parties, and parades, but the largest celebration is in Dublin. Ironically, the majority of locals actually…
Read MoreTravel Guide to Moldova’s National Wine Festival
Moldova’s National Wine Day is a huge festival in Moldova that happens during the first weekend of October and is filled with wine tasting, dancing, traditional and popular music, and lots of food. Moldovans love their wine, and this festival celebrates the fall harvest and Moldova’s long history of over 500 years of winemaking. This…
Read MoreTravel Guide to Bran Castle’s Halloween Party: Unveiling the Spooktacular
Spooky, scary… vampires? My 2022 Halloweekend was spent exploring Transylvania and at Bran Castle’s Halloween party with a few of my colleagues. We had never been to Bran Castle, but thought it would be fun to celebrate Halloween at the famous Dracula castle with people from around the world. What a unique experience that I…
Read MoreCelebrating New Year’s Eve in Tallinn, Estonia: Your Complete Guide
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at one of the largest celebrations in the world! Tallinn is known for its live music with performances by a few of Estonia’s top artists, followed by a cool laser show, and then a large fireworks performance. This is a celebration that goes all night long and is one that you…
Read MoreGuide to Hederlez, the Gagauzian Horse Day Celebration
Hederlez is a Gagauzian holiday of horse racing, traditional games, food, culture, and handicrafts that occurs on May 6th in Moldova. It is also celebrated in parts of Central Asia, Russia and Turkey. In Moldova, the main celebration takes place in Ceadir-Lunga at Prolin Equestrian Farm, and signals the start of the New Year for…
Read MorePindar Vineyards Long Island: Wine and Donut Tasting Delight
Wine and donuts?!? Yes, you read that correctly! Pindar Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Long Island, has added a new twist to the classic wine tasting experience. Partnering with the North Fork Doughnut Company (NoFoDoCo) Pindar Vineyards pairs three of their elegant wines with gourmet doughnuts, to take your taste buds on an…
Read MoreEZoo Music Festival Guide: Maximize Your EZoo Experience
Welcome to the ultimate EZoo Music Festival Guide, your passport to an unforgettable electronic music adventure! As the beats drop and the crowd comes alive, we’re here to ensure you navigate this epic festival with ease. Whether you’re a festival veteran or new to the scene, this EZoo Music Festival Guide unlocks the magic, music,…
Read MoreRise of the Jack O’Lantern Festival: Over 5,000 Pumpkins
Corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and costumes… oh my! There are so many festivities and activities to help get people into the fall spirit, including one of my favorite holidays… Halloween! One of the many traditions of the fall season has been pumpkin picking and carving. What started as carved potatoes based on an Irish myth,…
Read MoreThe Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Dive into the Halloween Spirit
As the hours of sunlight become shorter, the days start to get chillier and the leaves begin to change color, commencing the holiday season. One of the first few holidays, and my favorite, is Halloween. A time for dressing up, enjoying candy, attending haunted houses/hayrides, trick-or-treating, and… seeing jack o’ lanterns. Originating in Ireland, the…
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