Best Winter Festivals in the US

As bizarre as it might seem, winter is, despite the cold weather, the most prolific time for festivals. Just think about it: in winter we celebrate the most popular Christian holiday – Christmas, the arrival of a new year, and last, but not least, the carnival period that precedes Mardi Gras.

Overall, although winter might seem as the last season when people would like to go out in the streets and party (with the exception of the whole Southern Hemisphere, of course, where is summer time), this season sets the tone for the wildest parties and street festivals.

But apart from the omnipresent Christmas and New Year’s Eve, people all over the world have found their own way to celebrate winter. Some of the most interesting winter festivals take place in the USA, where the festival lover will get a sample of all kinds of manifestations, from the President’s Day to the Frozen Dead Guy Festival. …

A short introduction to cultural Dublin

Dublin is a city with so many faces: from its picturesque architecture to its famous nightlife, Dublin never ceases to amaze tourists. The Irish pubs have reached an incredible degree of popularity, which makes Dublin’s pubs and the tasty Guinness beer one of Ireland’s major attractions. But apart from its tormented history and traditions, Dublin can also offer a deep insight into the Irish culture. Let’s not forget, this is the city that bred universal talents like James Joyce, G.B. Shaw or Samuel Becket.  Not to mention that, as any respectable capital, Dublin hosts an incredible number of concerts, street festivals, literary cafes and art galleries. So when you finish up visiting Dublin’s top attractions and pubs (which, by the way, you can find listed in this Dublin Travel Guide), take a few days to enjoy cultural Dublin. Here’s a short list to start you off: …