Looking to get away for the summer and have a bit of a cultural experience as well? European summer music festivals are a world unto themselves and can really be a life changing experience. There is an abundance of choices. Your selection may be based on your musical tastes, what country you wish to visit and the time of year you can make your trip. But there are a few standard music festivals which are always worth a visit. Pack your tent and sleeping bag, invest in a multi-day pass and enjoy your trip.
Roskilde Music Festival – In early
Venice, Italy
by Kaitlin April 10th, 2012 | Europe, Italy
For regular Good Life Review readers, it's no secret that I have a love for Italy. The people, the culture, the food -- it's all wonderful. I've been fortunate to travel to Italy several times, including a four-month stretch during my junior year of college, so I've seen a lot of what Italy has to offer. I've been to the major cities -- Rome, Florence, Naples -- as well as lesser-travelled, more local gems (Sicily, Ponza, Cinque Terre, to name a few). While each of these places had their appeal for different reasons, one of the destinations I was
Istanbul, Turkey
by Bea March 28th, 2012 | Asia, Europe
Istanbul is finally getting a chance to shine in Europe. In fact, they were even number one for the list of best cities for European real estate investment in 2012 by PricewaterhouseCoopers. It was listed as the European Capital of Culture last year.
Istanbul was one of my favorite places that I visited last year. It is located on both sides of the Bosporus Strait and it is split across two continents. I know I used to have so much fun talking about how I walked from one country to another, but this time I got to cross a bridge
Istanbul was one of my favorite places that I visited last year. It is located on both sides of the Bosporus Strait and it is split across two continents. I know I used to have so much fun talking about how I walked from one country to another, but this time I got to cross a bridge
The Fjällraven Classic
by Jessica B. March 27th, 2012 | Europe, Mountains, Sweden
Are you looking for a different kind of hiking vacation? The Fjällraven Classic is an amazing opportunity to join a tough group of hikers on the trek of a lifetime in competition form. It may be a competition, but it really is a chance to experience the mountains in a very different way.
Sponsored by Swedish outdoor wear company Fjällraven (who make amazing hiking gear if you haven’t tried them yet) the Fjällraven Classic is a 3 or 5 day hike covering a long expanse of terrain in Northern Sweden. Groups of hikers are dispatched at different start times and
Sponsored by Swedish outdoor wear company Fjällraven (who make amazing hiking gear if you haven’t tried them yet) the Fjällraven Classic is a 3 or 5 day hike covering a long expanse of terrain in Northern Sweden. Groups of hikers are dispatched at different start times and
Ultimate Irish: St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin!
by Jessica B. March 16th, 2012 | Europe, Fairs & Festivals, Ireland
Looking to celebrate your Irish roots to the fullest? Look no further and book your ticket immediately for the St. Patrick’s Festival. Although it might be a bit late for this year, it isn't too early to plan next year's trip!
The St. Patrick’s Festival is a multi-day festival, from March 16th to March 19th, that shows off the best Dublin has to offer. There are multiple fair grounds, with all sorts of rides from roller coasters to carousels. The streets fill with music as traditional Irish bands play alongside local rock bands and philharmonics.
For lovers of beer there is
The St. Patrick’s Festival is a multi-day festival, from March 16th to March 19th, that shows off the best Dublin has to offer. There are multiple fair grounds, with all sorts of rides from roller coasters to carousels. The streets fill with music as traditional Irish bands play alongside local rock bands and philharmonics.
For lovers of beer there is