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BaliSpirit Festival in Ubud
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Uplift the Spirit of Life at BaliSpirit Festival in Ubud!

TESOL teachers, if you’re looking for a transformative experience that combines cultural immersion with self-discovery, look no further than Bali’s annual BaliSpirit Festival in Ubud! Known for its vibrant mix…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 21, 2018
Ghode Jatra is the Grand Horse Parade in Kathmandu
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Ghode Jatra is the Grand Horse Parade in Kathmandu

Ghode Jatra is the grand horse parade that is held in Kathmandu, and organized by the government of Nepal to battle the demon Tundi.  This race is a way to…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 14, 2018
Norway Narvik Winter Festival Celebrates a Grand Railway
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The Norway Narvik Winter Festival Celebrates a Grand Railway

The Norway Narvik Winter Festival has taken place since World War II, and celebrates the workers who built the famous Ofoten iron-ore railway which connects Kiruna and Narvik. During the…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 7, 2018
Night Fever! Night Fever! Museum Night Fever in Brussels!
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Night Fever! Night Fever! Museum Night Fever in Brussels!

On Saturday, March 3, 2018, twenty museums in Brussels host several events, including fashion shows, workshops, and performances! The event starts at 7 p.m. and lasts till 2 a.m. This…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell February 28, 2018
Tennis Open in Acapulco
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Catch the Excitement of the Tennis Open in Acapulco!

One of Latin America’s most anticipated annual sporting events, the Acapulco Tennis Open, offers a unique cultural and educational experience for English language learners. Held in the stunning coastal city…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell February 21, 2018
Stellenbosch Wine Festival in South Africa
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How Divine is the Stellenbosch Wine Festival in South Africa!

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is the oldest wine festival in South Africa. The three day festival takes place in February at the Coetzenburg Sports Grounds with over 140 wineries from…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell February 14, 2018
Peru’s Our Lady of the Candle Festival
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Peru’s Our Lady of the Candle Festival is a Saintly Celebration

Virgin of Candelaria, or Our Lady of the Candle, is one of Peru's biggest festivals in February. Located in Puno, Peru, the festival started in 1960, and celebrates the patron…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell February 7, 2018
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
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Everyone is A-Bloomin’ at the Chiang Mai Flower Festival

The Chiang Mai Flower Festival takes place in February, and includes a parade featuring colorful floats made with beautiful flowers. The women on the floats are dressed in traditional dresses,…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 31, 2018
Harbin_Ice_Festival
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The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, Teaching Abroad in Northeast China

This year the Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. This year…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 24, 2018
Ati-Atihan Festival is Mardi Gras in the Philippines
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The Ati-Atihan Festival is Mardi Gras in the Philippines

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a religions celebration held annually on the island of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. The event takes place in January, and festivities include tribal dances, traditional…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 17, 2018
Dolomiti Balloon Festival
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Soar to New Heights at the Dolomiti Balloon Festival

The Dolomiti Balloon Festival in Dobbiaco, Tyrol, Italy, takes place annually, and offers visitors the chance to see tons of colorful hot air balloons in the sky sailing across the…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 3, 2018
Ring in 2021 at Sydney’s New Year’s Celebration
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Be the 1st to Ring in 2021 at Sydney’s New Year’s Celebration

Sydney, Australia is the first place in the world to celebrate the New Year. Millions gather around the Sydney Harbor Bridge to watch the largest fireworks show in the world.…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 27, 2017
Burning the Clocks Event
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The Burning the Clocks Event Inspires Community Reflection

In the beautiful city of Brighton, England, the community comes together on December 21st for the Burning of the Clocks. People carry their homemade paper and willow lanterns throughout the…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 20, 2017
Festival of Santo Tomás is Guatemala’s Amazing Celebration
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Festival of Santo Tomás is Guatemala’s Amazing Celebration of Acrobatics and Dance

Guatemalans honor their patron saint, Santo Tomás, on the winter solstice in the town of Chichicastenango. Events throughout the week include parades, firework shows, and traditional dances. The festival includes…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 12, 2017
Teach-English-Geneva
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L’Escalade Celebrating Geneva’s Victory with Pots of Chocolate

Switzerland is famous for delicious chocolate, and Geneva's most divine festival, L'Escalade, takes place annually. This festival commemorates the Genevan's victory over the Duke of Savoy's surprise attack on December…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 6, 2017
Krampusnacht
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Teaching English in Austria: Discover the Hair-Raising World of Krampusnacht!

TESOL teachers, buckle up! Austria offers much more than its breathtaking Alps and enchanting Christmas markets—it also boasts one of the most bizarre and shocking festivals you’ll ever encounter: Krampusnacht.…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 29, 2017
Scotland at sunset
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St. Andrew’s Day is a Worldwide Celebration of Scotland

On November 30th Scotland's culture and heritage are celebrated with St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. St. Andrew's Day celebrations mark the beginning of Scotland's winter festival. People worldwide…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 22, 2017
Lopburi Monkey Festival
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Plenty of Fun and Food Fights at the Lopburi Monkey Festival

Thailand is an incredible place to teach English, and it is also where one of the most bizarre events in the world takes place, the Lopburi Monkey Festival. In Thailand,…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 15, 2017
Macau Grand Prix
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The Macau Grand Prix is Asia’s Fast and Furious

Every November one of the coolest racing events takes place called the Macau Grand Prix. Starting in 1954 as a treasure hunt around the city, it is now is one…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 8, 2017
The Pirates Week Festival in the Cayman Islands
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The Pirates Week Festival in the Cayman Islands Will Shiver Ya Timbers!

For 40 years, the Cayman Islands has hosted Pirates Week to celebrate pirate legends and culture. The grand celebration begins with a steel pan competition followed by fireworks. Other events…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 1, 2017
Loi Krathong Festival in Thailand
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Experience The Magic of The Loi Krathong Festival

One of the most magical events in the world is the Loi Krathong Festival in Thailand. People pay respect to the Goddess of Water, and ask forgiveness by releasing lotus…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 25, 2017
Teach_Greenland
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Go Ahead and Run the Coolest Marathon in the World

Once a year runners from around the world join an arctic adventure named the Polar Circle Marathon. This marathon, which includes a route through the polar ice cap, takes place…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 18, 2017
The Chinese Ghost Month: A Spooky Celebration
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The Chinese Ghost Month: A Spooky Celebration

The end of August marks the final days of the Chinese Ghost Month, a time when spirits are believed to roam the earth. According to Buddhist and Taoist traditions, these…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 30, 2017

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