Learn French: Carnival tagged articles

  1. Fun in the snow…Québec Winter Carnival!

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Fun in the snow…Québec Winter Carnival!

    To experience a true winter wonderland there is no better place than Québec in February...

  2. Top 5 South American carnival destinations

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 South American carnival destinations

    In January, February and March, South America is filled with colorful carnival parades and some of the loudest and liveliest parties in the world. Here's our pick of the top 5 to visit in 2012...

  3. Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  4. Head to Viareggio this February and experience one of Europe’s best carnivals

    Experience Cultures: Head to Viareggio this February and experience one of Europe’s best carnivals

    Lying on the east coast of Italy, in Tuscany, Viareggio is an up-market resort that is a popular holiday destination. It’s also home to one of Europe’s biggest carnivals every February and March…

  5. Venice carnival - an event not to miss

    Experience Cultures: Venice carnival - an event not to miss

    For 10 days in February, Venice pulls out all the stops to give Rio a run for its money...

  6. Santiago de Cuba: Festival fever in July!

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Santiago de Cuba: Festival fever in July!

    This tropical Caribbean city comes alive as it celebrates two major festivals in a month...this is one party not to miss!

  7. Top 5 European carnival destinations

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 European carnival destinations

    The origins of 'carnival' stem from the practice of having a big feast to finish up meat (carne) before Lent, a period of fasting. In countries such as Spain and Italy this evolved into a major festival with feasts, parties, parades, music and dancing.

  8. Why study German in Düsseldorf?

    Experience Cultures: Why study German in Düsseldorf?

    I actually went to Düsseldorf, in February 2009, to study German for the first time on a Cactus language holiday. But I must admit, learning a language in the classroom took second place to soaking up the sights and sounds around me.