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Best Festivals in May Around the World
May heralds the summer season in many places in the Northern Hemisphere. It offers one last sip of spring as well as a slurp of the goodness of summer. Besides the amazing weather, there is a lineup of festivals in May around the world that bring you closer to culture and adventure. Some festivals are windows into the deep culture, while others offer a range of electrifying activities. Take a look at the top festivals in May, waiting to please your senses with a smorgasbord of experiences. Top Festivals in May That You Must Attend 1. Bergen International Festival When: 21st May – 4th June Where: Begren, Norway Why: To celebrate music, theatre, and other dance forms and applaud artistic innovation. Started in 1953, the Bergen International Festival is the biggest music and theatre festival in the Nordic countries. Norway’s flagship festival is stretched over two weeks, creating the largest European center for arts and culture. It features the mind-blowing premieres of movies, music, opera, and drama. Also, Bergen is a beautiful city known for its colorful wooden houses, historic wharf, and lavish fjords. The festival provides a perfect excuse to explore this charming destination.
The Newest Floral Wonders and Facilities in Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden’s latest marvels, from the enchanting Smurfs Mushroom Village to breathtaking floral exhibits; they are all set to provide a memorable experience. Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest flower garden, celebrates its 12th anniversary as it reopens for the season. Following last year’s success, the team of architects and designers has skillfully refreshed and enhanced the attractions, promising an even more captivating experience this year. In this latest season, Dubai Miracle Garden welcomes a notable addition—a larger Water Wheel. This new spectacle complements the smaller ones and adds to the allure of the garden. Furthermore, the repertoire of entertainment events and shows has been significantly broadened, which ensures a diverse and engaging experience for visitors, enriching their journey through the captivating floral wonderland. Welcoming All: Facilities and Parking Dubai Miracle Garden has undergone substantial facility upgrades to accommodate the ever-growing number of annual admirers. Notably, the parking space has expanded significantly, guaranteeing visitors a seamless and enjoyable experience. This thoughtful enhancement underscores the garden’s commitment to prioritizing the comfort and convenience of its cherished guests. The improvements, complemented by excellent amenities and accessibility, harmoniously blend with the garden’s natural beauty, allowing for an unforgettable outing.
My travel blog to Israel
Israel is one of my most favorite countries in the world. It has a wonderful climate, Tel Aviv as the vibrant seaside city, Jerusalem as the historic city with so many stories, beautiful nature and even prettier people. And best of all: the food! It’s too bad that there’s an ongoing conflict separating its inhabitants in Israel. It’s unlikely however you’ll notice anything of the conflict as long as you stay in the big cities or touristic areas. On this page I’m sharing my travel blog to Israel with all my favorite sights, activities and restaurants. Tel Aviv You’ll probably start your trip to Israel in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is a vibrant city with a beach, boardwalk, many nice restaurants, bars and markets. Tel Aviv is a city where I felt right at home and I could imagine myself living there. The atmosphere is very relaxed and there are many creative people. And there’s an extensive list of restaurants that serve delicious hummus! Hummus in Tel Aviv There are so many options for good hummus in Tel Aviv that it’s almost improssible to list them all. Just order your favorite variety with some pita bread and a salad and you’ll have a lovely lunch (or breakfast or dinner, as most of the hummus restaurants are open from early to late). The hummus in Israel is served luke-warm, as opposed to most European people who eat hummus cold. This picture is taken at Eraz Restaurant in Tel Aviv. It’s a Yemenite restaurant with a few tables to enjoy hummus outside.
Seram Island & Ora Beach Travel Guide (Maluku, Indonesia)
Seram island in Maluku is one of the best kept secrets of Indonesia. The Ora Beach Resort has beautiful views like Bora Bora, and most of the island is still relatively unexplored. This is one of the best places to visit in Indonesia if you’re looking for a secluded paradise with jungles, mountains, beaches, and wildlife. Seram island is not exactly easy to reach, and Ora bay is even more isolated, but you’re rewarded with stunning scenery and lots of great snorkeling opportunities without the crowds you’d see in places like Bali. This travel guide will explain how to get to Seram island and Ora beach, where to stay, what to do in the area, and everything else you need to know before you go! How To Get To Seram Island Seram island is located near the busy island of Ambon in Maluku, Indonesia. Getting there is quite a journey, with several steps involved. Currently there’s no active airport in Seram island, so you can’t fly there yet. The nearest airport is Pattimura International Airport in Ambon (AMQ), which has direct flights from Jakarta, Makassar, Ternate, Sorong, and other places in Indonesia. You can shop for flights on Skyscanner. Once you arrive in Ambon, you’ll need a taxi for the 1 hour drive from the airport to the ferry port in Tulehu. Here, you’ll catch a fast ferry to Amahai port on Seram island. The boats are old, but comfortable, and take about 2 hours to get to Amahai.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome
How often do you think about the Roman Empire… and its wellness rituals? At Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel – thanks to our palatial hotel’s unique location and the secrets that lie beneath our floors – we think about it so much we’ve crafted a selection of unique spa journeys to immerse you in the ancient city’s fascinating history of health and wellbeing. Embracing the imposing Piazza della Repubblica, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel overlooks the newly restored Fountain of the Naiads. Here at the intersection of the three most populated and popular areas of ancient Rome – the Esquilino, the Quirinale and the Viminale – the Baths of Diocletian were built between 298 and 306 AD under the orders of emperors Diocletian and Maximian. Spanning a monumental 14 hectares, the baths were a crucial social hub in ancient Rome. Citizens gathered here to meet, do business, gossip and be entertained. There were libraries and two octagonal classrooms, one of which – the former Planetarium – now houses an exhibition of artefacts from the spa, including sculptures, granite basins, green porphyry – a rare stone from Laconia – and much more. At the back was the great exedra, which had outdoor seating for public performances, competitions, debates, discussions, and meetings. The Diocletian Baths and it vast complex– the largest ever built in the Roman world – could accommodate up to 3,000 people, who naturally required a considerable amount of water. That was handled by a branch of the 91-kilometre-long Aqua Marcia, Rome’s third aqueduct, built in 144 BC. Over the centuries, these public baths in ancient Rome fell into ruin and, in anticipation of the international exhibition of 1911, the exedra, which had resisted until that moment, was finally demolished. As in so many of the Eternal City’s palaces, however, what we see on the street level hides a completely different and fascinating world below. When you descend beneath the ground floor at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, you can see the remains of the exedra and the baths through the glass floor. With such rich history beneath our feet, Anantara Spa has designed a selection of indigenous Roman rituals with origins that date back two millennia.
Magical vacation with turkish Delights
If there were ever a home with juicy untold secrets, it is the 15th Century BC Topkapi palace museum in the Fatih district of Istanbul city. Here, the Ottoman sultans courted concubine slaves, harem fights for power took place, castrated eunuchs served their master, and sibling rivalry over the throne cut some family members’ lives short. Topkapi’s importance existed for nearly four hundred years until the Ottoman dynasty left for Dolmabahce Palace. Regardless, the Topkapi palace museum in Istanbul reflects much more than bricks and mortar and ornate rooms. The famous Istanbul landmark portrays generations of the Ottoman royal family whose influence changed world history and millions of lives.