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There are so many events worth traveling the world to experience!
Carnival in Rio, Oktoberfest in Germany, and Holi in India are a few iconic events to witness. We talk about those and even more off-the-beaten-path events that you’ll want to mark your calendars to attend one day! So whether you love a good water fight or enjoy festive decor and parades, these are incredible events to experience!
What is an event worth traveling the world to experience in your opinion? Let us know in the comments or you can reach us on Twitter @wwhoneymoon, Instagram @worldwidehoneymoon, or email [email protected].

Table of Contents
Time Stamps 10 Events Worth Traveling the World to Experience:
- 0:22-Intro
- 0:40- Updates/chat
- 2:07- Highlight of the week
- 4:25- Topic intro: Events worth traveling the world to experience
- 6:35- #1: Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
- 11:52- #2: Return of the Alpine Pastures in Annecy, France
- 15:38- #3: Day of the Dead in Mexico
- 17:56- #4: Christmas markets in Cologne, Germany
- 20:32- #5: World Cup
- 22:23- #6: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 23:36- #7: Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival in Gloucester, England
- 29:53- #8: Holi in India
- 32:20- #9: Feria de Abril in Seville, Spain
- 34:49- #10: Songkran in Thailand
- 36:08- Which would we attend next year if we could?
- 38:12- Wrap up
Helpful Links and Further Reading:
- The 20 Best Things to do in Annecy, France
- Ultimate Cologne Christmas Crawl
- Cologne Christmas Markets Podcast Episode
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Kat is the founder and author of the World Wide Honeymoon blog. She has traveled to 39 countries spanning 5 continents to find the most romantic, unique, and fun places for couples to enjoy time together. She creates in-depth itineraries, honeymoon guides, packing lists, and even travel budget guides (Kat’s a former accountant!). Kat has been blogging since 2017, giving honest opinions and tips from her experiences while traveling. Aside from this blog, she runs a podcast with her husband, Chris, called the World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast and a travel blog dedicated to France called France Voyager.