OCTOBER — NOVEMBER 2026 WORLDWIDE
Five cultural moments worth looking closer at—and a reminder that the best part of a journey is often what happens between them.
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Not a checklist. A collection of starting points for curious travelers.
EST. 2026 · GLOBAL PARADISE01 / FIVE PLACES, FIVE MOMENTS
The event is the invitation. The place is the story. Always confirm the current programme with its organizer before making plans.
The city becomes a setting for screenings, encounters and conversations about film. The Auditorium Parco della Musica is the festival’s main venue, with other cultural spaces participating around Rome.
BEYOND THE EVENT Between festival sessions, leave room for a slow walk through Rome’s streets and piazzas.
Official event detailsFive days of electronic music and creative exchange span venues across the city. Browse the official programme for individual events, locations and access details.
BEYOND THE EVENT A daytime canal walk gives the city a different rhythm between performances.
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A historical-costume procession traces the route from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden to Heian Jingu Shrine. The city’s official guide has the latest procession and viewing information.
BEYOND THE EVENT Make time to experience Kyoto beyond the procession, with care for residents and sacred spaces.
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At Xcaret, Day of the Dead traditions are honored through music, dance, workshops, food and remembrance. Look to the organizer’s programme for the details of each day.
BEYOND THE EVENT Approach this celebration as a living cultural tradition, not simply a photo opportunity.
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Dubai Design District hosts a week of installations, exhibitions and creative encounters. Check the official programme for individual activities and current access information.
BEYOND THE EVENT See how a city tells its story through contemporary design and public space.
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02 / THERE IS MORE THAN THE CALENDAR
A few timeless place ideas for the days with no fixed agenda.
Choose a neighborhood, settle into a café and let the city reveal itself one street at a time.
A side street at blue hour can be every bit as memorable as a major landmark.
Green mornings and meals without a clock remind us that a journey need not be rushed.