August is here! You either love this month or hate it, but you cannot definitely ignore it. August is arguably the most favourite month for the kids, for obvious reasons. The schools are closed for summer, and the parents also finally get to take a break from the school routine. But August is also the month when the temperatures hit a high. There is little wonder that this is the most ideal month to escape for a holiday. Let’s take a look at what the world has in store for you in August. Maybe, this will give you some holiday ideas.
Medieval Week, Sweden
If you are a lover of the medieval times, then your heart will definitely beat for the Swedish town of Visby. A fascinating town situated on the west coast of Gotland Island, Visby will take you back to the medieval era. There is no better time to holiday in Visby, because during the month of August, the town hosts a medieval week every year. With an array of entertainment options, including, but not limited to, street shows, street theatre, fire shows and church concerts, this town will surely intrigue you.
Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh
With the temperature dropping towards the end of the year, Scotland is at its best during August. It is an especially great time to visit the capital city of Edinburgh, because it plays host to the enchanting Edinburgh Fringe Festival at this time of the year. The dynamic Fringe Festival, which is also the world’s largest art festival, sees a horde of artists from different parts of the world perform in this vibrant open access festival.
La Tomatina, Spain
La Tomatina is an exciting, bordering on being ridiculous, festival that is held in Spain every year. The Spanish surely have a rather preposterous sense of fun as they seem to derive some wicked pleasure out of throwing tomatoes at fellow Spaniards. Touted as the ‘World’s Biggest Food Fight Festival’, this event has become one of the highlights of Spain’s summer calendar. So if you are looking for an outrageous holiday, then Spain is your place.
By : Neetu George