Festivals

Festivals

Seasonal festivals we've attended as well as annual festivals you won't want to miss.
14
May
View across Ionian Sea with foreground of flowers in bloom and horizon of snow-capped mountains,

Springtime in Corfu

Home to verdant forests and colorful wildflowers, Corfu is not a barren jumble of rocks like some Greek islands, but a place where nature's fireworks add a glorious touch to the backdrop of the Ionian Sea.
5 min read
24
May
Purple azalea blossoms

Wilmington's Gardens

From azaleas to pitcher plants, Wilmington, NC, offers the most diverse spectrum of gardens we've seen in the South. Thank the thousands of gardeners who live in the area and spend their time cultivating these sensory riches.
4 min read
17
Aug
John and Doc Watson

Discovering Doc Watson

The timing was right: with the Doc Watson Festival at the same time at the Trail Dames Summit in Boone, NC, John learned about a bluegrass legend.
3 min read
02
Feb
Bonhomme et John

Bonhomme Nights

The spirit of Quebec’s Winter Carnival is Bonhomme, a jovial snowman who towers larger than life over the festivities. As we explore Quebec City, we find Bonhomme everywhere we go.
4 min read
22
Apr
Greek Easter

Kalo Paxi!

Celebrating Easter in Corfu with my sisters, I participated in ancient rituals and witnessed the amazing spectacle of the passing of the flame across the city.
1 min read
05
Apr
Easter Corfu Town

Χριστός Ανέστη!

Holy Week is the most important week in the Orthodox calendar, and Easter evening its culmination. This is the worship service in Corfu Town at midnight.
1 min read