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I love a festival.

As the UK’s longest standing festival blogger, I’ve been to 62 different festivals in 22 different countries.

Have a browse of my experiences for top festival advice, and tips on getting the most from your festival life, from Glastonbury to Tomatina to Coachella. 

Scroll down to see the list of all the festivals I’ve been to!

Top 5 festival blog posts

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Your Ultimate Festival Packing List

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Festival essentials

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Festival packing is an art, where essentials meet creativity. From tents and sunscreen to costumes and good vibes, crafting your festival experience starts with the right gear. Let’s delve into the essential items and savvy tips to make your festival adventure truly unforgettable.

The Best British Festivals

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Celebrate: The Greatest Festivals in the World

After attending over 60 festivals around the world, I was asked to write this book about my top recommendations. From looking at the origins of the celebrations, to what they’ve morphed into today, this is the amalgamation of my festival travels. I’ve also included a few festivals I want to go to in the future – there’s just so many to choose from!

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best food for festivals?

The standard of food at festivals has improved massively over the last ten years, but I’d still recommend taking a few snacks to festivals, to save money and time when you’re there. Read on for my top tips on what to take…

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Coachella Festival Tips

It’s one of the biggest and best festivals in the world. My trip to Coachella was definitely memorable!

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European festivals

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Importance of Festivals

It’s easy to think festivals are just about a bunch of privileged people in a field drinking cider and dancing – and yes, those festivals are great – but the layers of significant cultural importance that make up even those festivals represent a long journey within a particular culture, society and history…

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Festival Tips & Tricks

FESTIVAL ADVICE

My Festival Calendar

All the festivals I’ve been to, month by month!

Photos of the Otaru Light Path Festival

Best Festivals in January

Best Festivals in February

Guide to the Kumbh Mela
What to do at Las Fallas Festival

Best Festivals in March

Best Festivals in April

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Best Festivals in May

  • Cannes Film Festival, France
  • Manly Food and Drink Festival, Australia 
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Best Festivals in June

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Best Festivals in July

Best Festivals in August

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Best Festivals in September

Best Festivals in October

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Sugar skulls and Day of the Dead Festival

Best Festivals in November

Best Festivals in December

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