Beyond the Sand Art Festival, Gold Coast
The giant Sand Safari sculptures will be back on the Gold Coast beachfront in March 2021 under a new name. The Beyond the Sand Art …
Events & Festivals
Experience the tea ceremony in Japan
Attending a traditional tea ceremony in Japan combines a longstanding cultural ritual and a unique food experience. The precision of the ceremony, the beautiful craftsmanship …
Put the Toowoomba flower festival on your calendar this spring
The Toowoomba flower festival, now known as the Carnival of Flowers has been a highlight in the Queensland calendar for over 70 years and this …
Head into the delicious Brisbane Night Noodle Markets
The Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are a fun, festive and delicious event held in July each year as part of the city’s annual Good Food …
Aomori Nebuta Matsuri and the Wa-Rasse Experience
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is held in early August. If you can’t be in town for the festival you can still experience it at the …
Daigoji Temple and a Sakura Festival
Local festivals are a great time to visit a Japanese Temple or Shrine. This large UNESCO listed temple is especially beautiful during the cherry blossoms and the Hanami Gyoretsu festival but it’s not the only season that it’s excels.
Where to celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year (CNY) is such a dramatic and fun celebration to be part of but what do you you …
Exploring the Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival is an incredible winter wonderland of all things snow & ice. Spread across 3 huge sites it’s the biggest winter festival …
Celebrate an Amazing Chinese New Year in Sydney
I love the Chinese New Year celebrations and wherever we are I try to get along to some of the festivities. A few years back …
NightQuarter Sunshine Coast for fun and food
Have you been to NightQuarter Sunshine Coast? This new foodie night market and entertainment venue are set to be the place to meet this weekend. …
Experience the beautiful Kenka-sai festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine
As soon as I knew we’d be in Kyoto on the 1st of April I mentally blocked out the middle of the day for the Kenka-sai festival. …
The annual Toowoomba street art festival
A highlight in the May calendar for fans of outdoor art is FirstCoat, the Toowoomba street art festival. First Coat is an initiative where local and …
15 best spots to experience Cherry Blossom in Kyoto
Headed to Kyoto for springtime? It’s one of our favourite sakura spots in Japan so here are some of the best locations and events for …
Shichi-go-san festival in Japan
There’s not much that’s more adorable, or kawaii I guess, than dozens of young children in traditional kimonos. It’s a sight you’re likely to see a lot in Shinto …
Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show
The Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show is on again from the 23rd – 25th October 2020. If you’re thinking of heading along or wondering …