Everyone plans on going to Oktoberfest, seeing the ball drop in Times Square and celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. With the new year coming along here are some fresh ideas to inspire the new you. They are listed in the order of their 2016 dates.
1. Sundance Film Festival — Park City, Utah
The largest independent film festival in the United States showcasing both American and International movies. My favorites are "500 Days of Summer", "American Psycho" and "Heathers". (January 21-31, 2016)
2. Carnevale — Venice, Italy
Celebrate Mardi Gras Venetian style with masks and gondolas. The festival was first held in 1162 and became famous during the Renaissance. The whole city dresses up in costumes, hides their faces and parties in the streets. (January 23-Feburary 9, 2016)
3. Sapporo Snow Festival — Japan
The festival displays over 400 statues made of snow spread throughout different locations. There are also concerts held on snow stages. (February 5-18, 2016)
4. Holi Festival of Colors — India
Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors starting with a Holika bonfire. The next morning participants chase and color each other with dry powder and colorful water. (March 24, 2016)
5. Glastonbury — Pilton, England
A music festival inspired by the hippie culture. Peace, love and Glastonbury. (June 22-26, 2016)
6. Boryeong Mud Festival — South Korea
Because who doesn't want to spend two weeks rolling around in the mud? (TBA)
7. Tomorrowland, Boom — Belgium
Tomorrowland is arguably the most notable international music festival. Playing only EDM, the event attracts over 300,000 people. (July 22-24, 2016)
8. Splendour in the Grass — Byron Bay, Australia
Another music festival. This one's a three-day event with a killer line up including everything from Indie rock to EDM. (July 24-26, 2016)
9. La Tomatina — Buñol, Spain
Literally a festival that consists of throwing tomatoes. (August 31, 2016)
10. Village Halloween Parade — NYC
According to USA Today, "Absolutely anything goes." (October 31, 2016)
11. Full Moon Party — Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
An all-night beach party during every full moon.
