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Winter in Japan brings bright, clear skies and crisp city days in places like Tokyo and Osaka, where the streets stay walkable without needing detachable spikes on your boots.   However, head north to Hokkaido or into the Japanese Alps and you'll be welcomed with deep powder snow, where the piles can be taller than you are, often more than 3 metres. It's easy to combine the two, pairing walkable cities with a few days of snow, skiing, or onsen towns.

Welcome to MDLBEAST Soundstorm – the Middle East’s largest music festival, where music lovers unite under the Arabian desert skies of Riyadh.

Goa’s festival season has an event for everyone. From the DJs of Sunburn Festival to the parades of Carnival, these festivals in Goa are worth the trip.

Visiting Vietnam during Tet Trung Thu? From local Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations to holiday traditions, here's everything you need to know.

Stewart Island is located around 30 kilometres south of New Zealand’s South Island, separated by the Foveaux Strait. It is the country’s third‑largest island but has a very small permanent population, with most residents living in the township of Oban. More than 80 percent of the island is protected as a national park, making its undeveloped feel a key draw for visitors.

The Rakiura Track is one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks and the only one located on an offshore island. You follow a 32km loop through lowland forest and along the coast, staying close to sea level for most of the route. There are no steep climbs or technical sections, but the track demands steady walking over uneven and sometimes muddy ground.

Plan your visit to Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri with key dates, events, locations, and tips to experience the best of the festival across the city.

Beginners: Noosa, Wategos (Byron Bay), Bondi Intermediate: Manly, Crescent Head, Point Addis Advanced: Snapper Rocks, Kirra, Bells Beach, Margaret River Big wave / expert only: Cowaramup Bombora, Tasmanian slabs

Your ultimate guide to a Sydney New Years Eve. The best free and ticketed spots to see the fireworks, plus info on transport, hotels, and family events.