Looking to fill your time away with incredible nightlife? Getting involved with cultural celebrations and traditions whilst you’re travelling is a great way to learn about the local way of life, and by visiting the biggest parties around the world, you’re sure to have a good time along the way too!
Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan
Attracting over 20,000 travellers at the evening of the Full Moon, backpackers galore visit the beach near Haad Rin in Koh Phangan, Thailand each month. Notorious for its wild reputation, the Full Moon party is known as one of the most outrageous nights out that the world has ever seen, with bright colours, loud brash nature and the infamous stories which circulate around the weary travelers the next day.
Like a variety of music? Even better! Each musical taste is catered for at the Full Moon, with an area dedicated to dance, pop, reggae (and so much more!), giving travellers the perfect chance to pop in between sets and see which vibe most suits them, or even better try them all! If you’re planning on visiting the Full Moon party, remember to don your UV paint, it’s seen as an essential part of the experience and you don’t want to go missing out.
Attracting over 20,000 travellers at the evening of the Full Moon, backpackers galore visit the beach near Haad Rin in Koh Phangan, Thailand each month. Notorious for its wild reputation, the Full Moon party is known as one of the most outrageous nights out that the world has ever seen, with bright colours, loud brash nature and the infamous stories which circulate around the weary travelers the next day.
Like a variety of music? Even better! Each musical taste is catered for at the Full Moon, with an area dedicated to dance, pop, reggae (and so much more!), giving travellers the perfect chance to pop in between sets and see which vibe most suits them, or even better try them all! If you’re planning on visiting the Full Moon party, remember to don your UV paint, it’s seen as an essential part of the experience and you don’t want to go missing out.
Holi, Indian festival
Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the biggest events in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated by hundreds of thousands each year. The festival celebrates the start of the new season and kicks off Spring in style. Hindus believe it is the perfect time to enjoy Spring’s beautiful colours and so if you do decide to visit India during Holi, grab yourself some paint and be prepared to get mucky! (Tip: Holi is the perfect place to take loads of cool photos, as everything looks spectacular once it’s been hit with paint!)
Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the biggest events in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated by hundreds of thousands each year. The festival celebrates the start of the new season and kicks off Spring in style. Hindus believe it is the perfect time to enjoy Spring’s beautiful colours and so if you do decide to visit India during Holi, grab yourself some paint and be prepared to get mucky! (Tip: Holi is the perfect place to take loads of cool photos, as everything looks spectacular once it’s been hit with paint!)
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Known as the biggest carnival in the world, for one week a year the streets of Rio line for one of the biggest celebrations the world over, the Rio Carnival. The carnival hosts the dance off to end all dances off, in the shape of rival/’sister’ samba schools- which will see thousands take part, and is the climax to the whole festival.
Known as the biggest carnival in the world, for one week a year the streets of Rio line for one of the biggest celebrations the world over, the Rio Carnival. The carnival hosts the dance off to end all dances off, in the shape of rival/’sister’ samba schools- which will see thousands take part, and is the climax to the whole festival.
If you want to see the competition itself you will have to shell out for a ticket- but fear not, you can get involved with other parts of the celebration as street parties erupt through the streets of Rio. Wear the brightest clothes you can, and you’re sure to party on to Copacabana from dusk til dawn!
The carnival starts on the Friday after Lent and carries on until Ash Wednesday, so pace yourself to keep that dancing stamina up!
The carnival starts on the Friday after Lent and carries on until Ash Wednesday, so pace yourself to keep that dancing stamina up!
Songkran, Thailand
In sync with the Thai calendar, Songkran is the festival which celebrates the Thailand New Year- circa the middle of April.
In sync with the Thai calendar, Songkran is the festival which celebrates the Thailand New Year- circa the middle of April.
It’s celebrated throughout the whole country, but notably Chiang Mai’s celebrations go on for approximately 6 days- making it the perfect place for tourists to visit for a true cultural immersion! A big part of Songkran is the throwing of water- so if you do decide to party in Thailand, be prepared to get splashed wherever you go!
A great way to experience Thailand is through a group tour, and if you decide to embark on a big group adventure during Songkran, you’ll be able to experience how different areas of Thailand celebrate this festivity. Even better, you’ll be able to chuck water over your new travel pals too!
