Surround yourself with the right crowd

By: Isabella Zengotita
Aug 26, 2019

Attending Brasil's colorful Rio Carnival or letting go of your misfortunes on a floating lantern in Chiang Mai during the Yi Peng festival. There are moments in these experiences that help you discover another bit of yourself. So why not build a trip of discovery for these experiences and share it with a travel buddy? Many events are happening around the world that can suit every type of traveler just take a look at each category and peak at the events!

Festivals to Conferences
Music Festivals
There are so many that this list can go on, so picking from different genres and destinations here's a few to look into: Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Glastonbury Festival, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Woodstock, Airbeat-One Festival, Outside Lands, Rolling Loud, Bottlerock, and more.

Sports Events
Cheer for your team and show your pride at a sports event: The Olympic Games, The Superbowl, US Masters Tournament Self Discovery, Hawaiian Triple Crown Surfing, FIFA World Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, The Open Championship, The Boston Marathon, Daytona 500, UEFA Champions League Final, Tour De France, and more.



Art and Film Festivals
Witness the new announcement of a major film or discover the new immersive art exhibitions and experience the techniques that zap you out of time and space. Art Basel, Adelaide Fringe, Hong Kong Arts Festival, The Armory Show, The Venice Biennial, Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance, Harbin Ice Festival, Comic-Con, and more.

Professional Conferences
Changing career paths or seeking to learn of new ideas revolutionary ideas to utilize in everyday life, there is a conference for almost everything. SXSW Conference, Collision Toronto Canada, TechCrunch Disrupt, Grace Hopper Celebration, Social Media Week, MozCon, Game Developer Conference, Girlboss, Forb's Women's Summit, and more.

Cultural Festivals
Experience something new and unique and join locals in their traditional celebrations. Rio Carnival in Brasil, St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, Oktoberfest in Germany, Mardi Gras in Louisiana, The Carnival of Venice in Italy, La Tomatina in Spain, Burning Man Festival in Nevada, Holi in India, Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico, San Francisco Pride in California, Yi Peng festival in Thailand, and more.

How to prepare for an Event?

Things to consider before going to a large event, may save you an empty phone battery or from shivering in the cold. Buying the tickets, checking the weather and dressing accordingly is just the first few steps. Here is a list of things to consider that aren't always blatantly obvious. Keep in mind this list is more for those who are attending day by day and not camping out.





Transportation
Have a transportation plan, learn of private taxi services, parking, and/or shuttle services. Sometimes finding an available taxi can prove to be a challenge. Other times there may not be parking available at all, do your research.



Things to keep in your Bag or Fannypack (Waterproof preferably)
Carry cash and/or card, reusable water bottle, snacks, portable phone charger, baby wipes, emergency pain medicine for headaches or stomach pain. Back-up light jacket if it gets colder or rains.





Lastly a buddy
Figure out each other's schedule and plan out meet up spots if there is no phone service at the event. Stay updated with each other's status incase you split for any reason.



Trying out new experiences can bring in new a perspective and help you grow personally. There is always something new to try around the corner, all you need to do is find it. Stay positive and have fun, everyone at the event is more than likely there for the same reason. Good vibes all around.