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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Best Summer Events 2025, Per European Best Destinations
Decorated Boats on the Grand Canal in Venice for the "Historical Regatta" which takes place each September. From the electrifying beats at Tomorrowland in Belgium and opera on the water at the Bregenz Festival, to the Velvet Dinner in Maribor and a historic sailing regatta in Venice, there's an event to suit every taste in Europe this summer. Here are ten of the best according to professional travel organization European Best Destinations. Bregenz Festival The Bregenz Festival takes place ever summer on a floating stage off the shore of Lake Constance. From a stage that seems to rise from the lake, visitors can see incredible set designs and masterpieces of opera, classical music and contemporary compositions, performed by elite orchestras and internationally renowned artists. And as if that isn't reason enough to attend, there are also spectacular fireworks and light projections. Getting There: Zurich Airport is 90 minutes by car. he ceremonial opening of the Fair St. Dominic. Fair tradition dates back 750 years and from 1260 he has been held in Gdansk." Europe's largest open-air summer festival, St Dominic's Fair transforms Gdańsk into a vibrant world of flavors and unforgettable surprises. For 765 years, this iconic fair has drawn in travelers, artists, collectors and dreamers in search of not only rare treasures, but also meaningful moments. The medieval trade tradition blends with the spirit of a modern festival offering hundreds of fair stalls and over 400 events. Concerts, dancing, street theater, chill-out zones and family workshops complement the market with antiques and handmade goods by local artisans. Getting there: Gdańsk Airport (GDN) is just 20 minutes from the city center. Tomorrowland, Belgium Tomorrowland is one of the world's biggest electronic music festivals, drawing over 400,000 fans from over 200 countries for two weekends each July. The festival's stages feature massive 3D structures, LED mega-screens and immersive storytelling themes. This year's theme is 'Orbyz' turning the festival location into a magical universe made of ice filled with mythical creatures. The festival attracts the world's best DJs like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and Eric Prydz. Expect spectacular fireworks and laser shows too. Getting there: Brussels is 30 min by car to Boom. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Every August, Bristol's skies burst into color as hundreds of hot air balloons take flight in Europe's largest and most spectacular balloon festival. The Bristol International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court Estate is a free, four-day celebration that transforms the city into a floating dreamscape, making it one of the most popular events of the year. Visitors will see mass ascents at sunrise and sunset, where dozens of balloons of all shapes and sizes lift off simultaneously, creating a panoramic spectacle in the sky. At night, the festival transforms into a mesmerizing light show, as balloons illuminate in perfect sync with music. Getting there: Bristol Airport is just 20 minutes from Ashton Court Estate. Alternatively, London Heathrow is around a 90 minute drive to Bristol. Puppets Occupy Street Festival, Craiova, Romania Art, music and theatre come together in Puppets Occupy Street Festival. For eight days, the streets, parks and squares of Craiova become a surreal open-air stage, where giant puppets parade, street performers captivate, and immersive animations and visual arts take over the city. With international artists, oversized puppet floats, interactive workshops and concerts, this free, non-competitive festival turns Craiova into a dreamlike playground for all ages. Getting there: Craiova has direct flights from London and Brussels. Velvet Dinner Maribor The Velvet Dinner is a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that takes place in the vineyards of Maribor, Slovenia's wine capital. The elegant, open-air dinner is more than just a meal, it's an immersive celebration of local cuisine, culture and community. Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines. The dinner is prepared and served by rising stars from local hospitality schools, adding a fresh and authentic flair to the experience. Getting there: Ljubljana Airport is 90 minutes by car or Graz Airport is 60 minutes by car. Fireworks explode as Coldplay perform on the Pyramid stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, n Glastonbury, England. Glastonbury, the world's most legendary music festival, brings together iconic artists, emerging talent and a unique mix of arts and culture for five unforgettable days. Held on the vast fields of Worthy Farm, the festival was founded by Michael Eavis in 1970 and features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival's headliners for 2025 include The 1975, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, The Prodigy and the Ezra Collective. In addition to music the festival features immersive art installations and cabaret performances. Getting there: Bristol Airport is just 1 hour from Worthy Farm. Regata Storica', a competition between Venetian boats and gondolas sail the Grand Canal from Piazza San Marco to Rialto Bridge. Every September, the Grand Canal of Venice transforms into a breathtaking stage for the Regata Storica, one of the most historic and visually stunning water festivals in the world. Combining majestic 16th-century pageantry with thrilling gondola races, this event is a true Venetian spectacle, attracting thousands of visitors for an unforgettable display of tradition and color. The first regatta took place in 1315 and today the festival begins with the Grand Historical Parade of ornate 16th-century boats, rowed by Venetians in elaborate Renaissance costumes. Following the parade, the best rowers in Venice compete in highly competitive regattas, racing through the Grand Canal in traditional Venetian boats. Getting there: Venice Marco Polo Airport is 20 minutes from the city center. From there, take a private water taxi or a vaporetto (public boat) straight to the Grand Canal. Cattle drive in Zillertal alps, Tirol – Austria The Almabtrieb (in German 'drive from the mountain pasture') is an annual public event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to a cattle drive that takes place in late September or early October. During summer, all over the alpine regions cattle herds feed on alpine pastures (Almen in Austria or Germany, Alpen in Switzerland) high up in the mountains. Every September, thousands of beautifully adorned cattle descend from the mountain pastures in the Cattle Drive (Almabtrieb) of Tyrol. This centuries-old tradition, celebrated with music, folk dances, and vibrant parades, marks the end of summer grazing and is one of Europe's most picturesque and authentic rural festivals. Getting there: Innsbruck Airport is 30-60 minutes from the main Tyrolean villages. Flowertime, Brussels, Belgium Every year, Brussels transforms into a paradise of flowers with Flowertime, an immersive floral exhibition outside of the Unesco-listed Brussels City Hall. Talented Belgian and international floral designers let their creativity run wild, crafting breathtaking floral installations that celebrate the year's theme (to be announced soon!). Getting there: Brussels Airport is 25 minutes from the city center.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Loop Earplugs and Tomorrowland's new collab is a stylish answer to hearing protection - the concert accessory I don't leave home without
As a music festival goer and concert lover, protecting my ears is the utmost priority when music is booming around me. I have a lot of friends who've suffered hearing loss in their 20s because of consistently being in the mosh pit at big music festivals — and not carrying any hearing protection. Loop earplugs have been a lifesaver for me, protecting my ears all these years — and now they've launched a collab with one of my favorite music festivals, Tomorrowland. Tomorrowland x Loop Experience 2 (Holographic Black) $39.95 Shop these stylish earplugs and keep your ears safe during loud concerts. They come with four eartips and are built to be reusable. Shop now! Shop The epic Belgian festival has been around since 2005, and this year, fans can catch their favorite DJs including Alok, John Summit, and R3hab at Tomorrowland through July 15 to July 17 or on weekend two: July 25 to July 27. The new earplugs come in two shades: Holographic Ruby or Holographic Black. And if you look closely enough, you'll see the words Live, Love, Unite inscribed on them — Tomorrowland's motto and slogan. If you're heading out to groove, dance, and stay up all night with your favorite music artists, a pair of Loop earplu gs are a must. These holographic buds aren't just an accessory to your neon festival outfits — they truly keep your ears safe. They filter out damaging sound (17 dB of SNR sound to be exact) and let you hear each banger without the ringing in your ears. Unlike traditional earbuds, the Loop Experience 2 won't dampen your favorite beats or blur them out — in fact, they'll enhance the clarity of your EDM tracks while keeping your ears protected. Since there are four ear tip sizes available, you'll easily be able to find the right fit. The earbuds are reusable too, saving you the hassle of buying a new pair every time you get concert tickets. My favorite part though? They're festival-proof. This means no matter how much you jump, pump your head back and forth, or run around the festival grounds at midnight, these earplugs are staying in. They're surprisingly comfortable too, and won't hurt your ears or cause any discomfort. Shop the brand-new Loops and Tomorrowland collaboration in two holographic colors now, and get ready to dance all night at your upcoming festival — no more clogged, blocked, or ringing ears after a fun night out.
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Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
[Kim Seong-kon] We keep waiting for 'another world'
Everybody fantasizes about another world. We do so especially when we are disillusioned with our present reality. It is no wonder that amusement parks have places like Fantasyland, Dreamland or Tomorrowland. In his stunning 1962 novel, 'Another Country,' African American writer James Baldwin dreamed about another world where the taboos of contemporary society were absent, such as those prohibiting or condemning interracial marriage, homosexuality or bisexuality. He envisioned a country where racial, sexual and political biases do not exist. The problem is that there is no guarantee that the alternate world we fantasize about will turn out to be better than the present one. Although we now live in a world where the prejudices of Baldwin's time have themselves become taboo, our society is still far from paradise. Communism is a good example. When rich capitalists exploited destitute workers ruthlessly, Karl Marx dreamed about a paradise of equal distribution of wealth. Unfortunately, his dream, when made actual, turned out to be a nightmare of equal distribution of poverty instead. Still, however, we cannot help seeking another world where we can be happier and wealthier. When and if we are disappointed in 'another country,' we might begin to explore yet another 'another world.' Although our quest for a better world will continue, it cannot be forever satisfied. The same goes for the presidential election. We cast a vote for our future leader, expecting 'another world.' We hope that our new president will change the world for the better, so we can live happily and comfortably in economic stability and rock-solid national security. To our disappointment, however, all the previous presidents in our country have made us unhappy and miserable in one way or another, despite their merits. When we complain about the pain-inflicting president we have wrongly chosen, those who did not vote for him deride us, muttering, 'You deserve it.' In the past, some of our presidents wrecked our internationally coveted economy with their imprudent populism and misguided real estate policies. Others jeopardized our already precarious national security by steering the country in the wrong direction. Some of them used our country for the experimentation of their outdated socialist ideology and others were so myopic and parochial that they could not wrap their heads around radical and rapid worldwide changes. Some of them were so clumsy in diplomacy that they irrevocably ruined good relations with other countries, still others embarrassed us by their obsequious attitude toward the arrogant leaders of big, bullying countries. When we are disappointed in our current leader, we vote for another candidate at the next presidential election. Yet, the outcome is always the same. No matter whom we elect, he cannot meet our expectations. That means we will not be able to live in paradise for good. Of course, our political leader could make us live in a completely different 'another country.' For example, he may turn our country into a totalitarian socialist country that defies liberal democracy. Or he can turn our country into an authoritarian country where he, as a tyrant, dictates everything as he wishes and oppresses his people with secret police. Either would be a nightmare to us, far from a utopia or paradise. That is why we must think twice before casting a vote. A wrong choice will mar not only our beloved country, but also our precious lives. If we really want to live in an ideal society, we must choose a leader who exhibits decency, integrity and nobility. He should be honest, credible and reliable as well. That means he should know the weight of his words because we cannot trust anyone who keeps telling lies or changes promises whimsically. He should be law-abiding, too. Moreover, we need a leader who knows the world quite well and will steer us on the right path in the whirlwind of international crises. Some people do not want to vote because they are disillusioned with hopelessly low-level political skirmishes. Others do not vote because they are not interested in politics. Instead of lining up at the election site, therefore, they choose to go on a hike or fishing. At a crucial time like these days, however, we cannot give up the opportunity to choose the right leader who knows where to turn at the crossroads and how to avoid the crossfire between our neighboring countries. Some people may think that they have nothing to do with politics or ideological brawls. But they are wrong. In the American TV series, 'Into the Badlands,' a woman named Odessa says, 'I thought we could just sit back and let everyone else fight for a better world. But the fight came for me anyway.' We want a better world. We strongly hope that our future leader is a respectable, competent one who can build the utopian 'another world' we so desperately need.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a fashion writer, here's what I packed for a trip to Portugal'
Going to the Mediterranean for a sun-drenched holiday and are in need of some inspirations? Fashion writer Tiffany shared her wardrobe from affordable high street dress to fancy cocktail bar must-have With summer holiday plans coming up, many of us might take a short flight to Europe for a sun-drenched mini break and recently I hopped over to Portugal and visited the amazing seaside town of Cascais. It's where royals once resided and popular with the rich and famous, including footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is constructing a gargantuan estate there. Jetting off to Portugal takes less than three hours but the hardest part for a fashion journalist is to pack as many outfits as possible in the suitcase with spaces to fit souvenirs too and for a three-day trip, I've sported five outfits including a Columbia co-ord and two Karen Millen dresses that are on 20% off. Whether you want to go as a lowkey backpacker or make the most out of it to visit fancy resorts, my holiday outfit edit could be the wardrobe inspiration for the next trip. Karen Millen Viscose Linen Woven Maxi Prom Dress, £143.19, was £179 Linen has become the quintessential uniform in summer and fashion lovers praise its lightweight yet breathable fabric. The Karen Millen linen dress is an elegant, clean design with thin straps and structured bodice for a flattering silhouette. Available in both petite and regular with sizes up to UK16, I found the petite's dress length best suited for my 5ft3in height and it falls perfectly right above ankles. The dress is great if you want to take memorable snaps with the azure sea in the background and it goes well with wedges like Kate Middleton's Espadrille Wedges or flat mules like this Sunny Emma pair from Reef that I matched with multiple outfits. For accessories, I opted for some gold-tone earrings like the Bali Rose Quartz with 24k gold vermail plated pair from Emma Chapman, which is now reduced from £249 to £170 and a cowrie shell necklace from H&M. Two features that I like about the dress is the deep pockets and the extra layer of fabric in the skirt so the underwear won't be showing even under the strongest sun light. But that adds a bit of weight to the piece overall, which some people might prefer single-fabric dresses. Columbia Elevated View Utility Short Sleeve Shirt and Cargo Skort, £55 each For those going for overseas music festivals like Tomorrowland and Primavera Sound who might want to start planning their outfit soon. For me, I went for a head-to-toe "Fisherman core", completed with a bucket hat and a pair of Teva Hurricane XLT 2 sandals, £70. Both the shirt and skort feature sweat-wicking fabric that draws moisture away from the skin and mesh back venting, to keep me feeling fresh and dry, making it perfect for a hike or a city stroll in hot days. But I'd advise to bring a jacket because when the night falls, it's not keeping me warm enough. Shoppers can also consider PrettyLittleThing's Ecru Contrast Stitched Cropped Denim Shirt and Mini Skirt (£31) for a double denim "cool-girl" look. But the Columbia skort has everything I asked for - it's a pair of shorts with the look of a skirt and it has multiple pockets. I kept my cards, wipes, and even my 6.7-inch iPhone in the zipped pockets - it eliminated the worries of dropping my cards or dancing with the weight of the phone over my neck with a lanyard. TALA Sculpt Seamless Scrunch leggings, £54, and Zip Through Longline Jacket, £64 Packing a gymwear set for holiday is handy whether it's for activities like a scenic hike or a post-feast workout. They are lightweight and easy to fold up with no crease, I pack them as 'spare clothing' most of the time. But on my trip, I have booked a horse riding experience and picked the flattering TALA Sculpt Seamless Set in dark olive marl. The scrunch detail at the back of the leggings defines the bottom and gives a subtle "bum enhancement" with thick waistband to ensure the leggings staying upright. While sitting on the horseback for an hour is nothing like a HIIT workout, there's no discomfort and it holds in place perfectly. The Zip Through Longline Jacke t is perfect to throw on top of my lululemon Sculpt Cropped Tank Top Pleated, which is now reduced to £19, but the jacket runs small in size and it can be tight around the chest. The zipper however is slightly loose, it slips down when it's not fully zipped. Karen Millen Petite Rose Embroidered Cotton Twill Puff Sleeve Woven Dress, £207.20, was £259 To match with the iconic blue and white tiles in Portugal, I've picked up this Karen Millen dress with rose embroidery for a fancy lunch at the Michelin star restaurant at Fortaleza do Guincho. Currently on 20% off and reduced to £207.20 on Debenhams and Karen Millen website, the dress is a stunner. It is very well made with puff sleeves and eyelet details to give me a bit of an oomph. I could see shoppers wearing this to the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot or summer parties. Designed in a close fit, it moulds my body especially around the waist, which I find is slightly tight, and the heavy cotton fabric adds weight to the piece. But it gives a lovely movement and pairing with nude flat mules making it a perfect duo for a Mediterranean outfit. I completed it with a pair of metal-framed sunglasses and a Loewe basket bag. Next Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Bright Red, £36 A midi dress is a versatile piece for almost any occasion and this Next midi dress is great for a visit to cocktail bars. The flattering cut with high waistline and A-line skirt flows nicely just above ankle and a gathered waist with elasticated band to keep the silhouette in a desirable hourglass shape. The dress retails at £36 but the smooth fabric and elegant cut made me think it's more expensive. It is easy to wear, just simply pull it on and secure with a button at the back and it goes well with both gold-tone and silver-tone jewellery. The Next dress does not have any zip fastening and the elasticated waist gives a flexibility to the wearer. But one thing that I found uncomfortable with is the missing pockets, how convenient would that be if there were side pockets for a lippy or tissue. To resolve that, I brought a Kipling Eleni handbag, £39, to fit everything I need for a night out.
The South African
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Top DJ Armin van Buuren climbs Lion's Head
Renowned Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren embraced Cape Town's natural beauty by hiking up Lion's Head on Friday ahead of his performance at Ultra South Africa. He shared his experience on social media, stating, 'South Africa it's good to be back. Climbed the beautiful Lion's Head trail today, the view over Cape Town is just breathtaking.' Van Buuren's ascent of the iconic peak coincided with his headlining set at Ultra South Africa's 10th anniversary event, held at The Ostrich Ranch later that evening. The festival featured a line-up of top electronic music artists, including Martin Garrix and KSHMR. Following the Cape Town show, Ultra South Africa will continue in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 May, with Van Buuren also performing at the Expo Centre in Nasrec. Armin van Buuren is a world-renowned Dutch DJ, music producer, and remixer, best known for his work in the trance and electronic dance music (EDM) genres. Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands, he began producing music in his teens and quickly gained recognition for his innovative sound and technical skill. He is the creator and host of A State of Trance (ASOT) , a weekly radio show that has become a major platform for trance music, attracting millions of listeners globally. Over the years, Van Buuren has released multiple studio albums and hit singles, earning critical acclaim and numerous industry awards. Armin has been voted the world's No 1 DJ multiple times by DJ Mag and is known for headlining major international music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival. Beyond his music career, he is also recognised for his contributions to the global dance music scene and his ability to connect with fans through high-energy live performances and uplifting, melodic productions. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
