Want to see how the world parties? Want to learn a new language? There’s no time like the present. Check out our list of international festivals and local seminars. The schedule is updated on a regular basis, so you may want to bookmark this page and check it often. Hope to see you soon!

2020 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Date	Event	Location
Feb 2-25, 2020	Carnivale Di Venezia	Venice – Italy
Feb 25, 2020	Mardi Gras	New Orleans, Louisiana – USA
Mar 9-10, 2020	Holi	Mumbai, Dehli – India
Feb 21-26, 2020	Rio Carnival	Rio De Janeiro – Brazil
Mar 13-22, 2020	SXSW	Austin, Texas – USA
April 27, 2020	Kings Day	Amsterdam – Netherlands
April 13-18, 2020	Snowbombing	Mayrhofen – Austria
April 13-15, 2020	Songkran	Chaing Mai & Bangkok – Thailand
May 22- July 21, 2020	Stars Of The White Nights	St Petersburg – Russia
May 12-23, 2020	Cannes Film Festival	Cannes – France
June 24-28, 2020	Glastonbury Music Festival	Pilton, Somerset – UK
June 29, 2020	San Vino Wine Fight	Haro – Spain
June 12-14, 2020	Download Music Festival	Donington Park, Leicestershire – UK
July 17-26, 2020	Tomorrowland	Boom – Belgium
Aug 7-31, 2020	Edinburgh Fringe Festival	Edinburgh – Scotland
Aug 26, 2020	La Tomatina	Bunol, Valencia – Spain
Aug 30-31, 2020	Notting Hill Carnival	Notting Hill, London – UK
Oct 2-4, 2020	Oktoberfest	Munich – Germany
Oct 31-Nov 2, 2020	Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead)	Mexaco City – Mexaco
Nov 2, 2020	Loy Krathong & Yi Peng	Chiang Mai – Thailand
Dec 5, 2020	Krampusnacht	Tyrol – Austria

2020 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Seminar	Description	Length	Day	Cost
French for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in France. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	M	$60
Travel writing 101	Learn how to make money doing the thing you love most: Traveling. Magazines, newspapers and websites all need good travel stories. Learn how to find unique stories, create a slant, and how to market them. Taught by a professional travel writer.	4 weeks	F	$240
Travel Photography for beginners	Are your travel pix flat, drab and ugly? Take your photos up to the next level. Learn the tricks the pros use to get the perfect picture.	4 weeks	Tu-Th	$320
German for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in Germany. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	Tu	$60
International Cooking for Beginners	Each culture has a signature, recognizable cuisine. A range of spices and herbs. A way of serving and eating. This class teaches you how to make the top 5 dishes voted by travelers from around the world. Impress your family and friends and find a new hobby.	5 weeks	Sa	$50
Emergencies Abroad	What do you do if you have an accident on your trip? What if you get sick or injured? What are your rights and responsibilities in a foreign country? As you may have guessed it depends on what country you are in.	1 night	Su	$0
Spanish for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in Spain. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	W	$60
Living Overseas	Does the allure of living in another country intrigue you? How much does it cost? What countries allow expatriates to live or retire within their borders. What are the tax implications? Learn everything you need to know to live abroad.	6 weeks	Tu-Th	$100
Chinese for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in Chinese. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	W	$60
Clearing US Customs	You are allowed to bring into the US up to $800 of goods every 30 days duty free. In this class you will learn the restrictions of US law on travelers and your rights. Every traveler should take this class before going overseas	2 nights	M-Tu	$20
Japanese for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in Japan. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	W	$60
Working Overseas	Have you ever thought about making travel pay for itself? What are the rules, restrictions and tax obligations for working overseas? In this class you will learn how working overseas can fund your travel dreams.	4 weeks	Th	$100
Italian for travelers	Get a drink, get a meal and get a room. Learn the basics of getting along in Italian. Learning some basic phrases can melt a lot of barriers.	2 weeks	W	$60
Low Impact Travel	Environmental consciousness is rising everywhere. Many travelers are concerned about their ecological footprint and want to minimize or eliminate their impact. We have several experts who will detail the various steps you can take to do this.	3 weeks	W	$30