Festival - Flashpacker HQ https://flashpackerhq.com Inspirational travel photography and stories for the independent traveler. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:47:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 Notting Hill Carnival Dancer https://flashpackerhq.com/notting-hill-carnival/ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:12:04 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1566 The very colorful costume of a Notting Hill Carnival participant. The festival takes place in late August on the streets of Notting Hill in London.

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]]> Music and Travel Go Hand in Hand https://flashpackerhq.com/music-and-travel-go-hand-in-hand/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:59:20 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1441 I’m a firm believer that music and travel go hand in hand. There’s the music you bring with you, from the playlists you create for...

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]]> Exploring the 2014 Sundance Film Festival https://flashpackerhq.com/exploring-the-2014-sundance-film-festival/ https://flashpackerhq.com/exploring-the-2014-sundance-film-festival/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:24:07 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1357 From experiencing new cultures to trying new cuisines, there are countless reasons to travel.  One of my favorite things to experience during a trip, and...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/exploring-the-2014-sundance-film-festival/feed/ 2 Photo Essay – SXSW Music https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-sxsw-music/ https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-sxsw-music/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:16:57 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1137 A selection of images from the Music portion of the 2012 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-sxsw-music/feed/ 5 Photo Essay – Austin Kite Festival at Zilker Park https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-austin-kite-festival-at-zilker-park/ https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-austin-kite-festival-at-zilker-park/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:19:43 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1106 The 84th Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival was held on Sunday, March 4th in Austin, Texas. You couldn’t have asked for a better day with...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-austin-kite-festival-at-zilker-park/feed/ 11 Photo Essay – Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans https://flashpackerhq.com/photo-essay-mardi-gras-parades-in-new-orleans/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:33:53 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1097 Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras isn’t just about Beer, Beads and Breasts. The festival and parades were actually described to us by one locals...

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]]> 10 Surreal Flashpacker Experiences (PART 2) https://flashpackerhq.com/10-surreal-flashpacker-experiences-part-2/ https://flashpackerhq.com/10-surreal-flashpacker-experiences-part-2/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 10:26:02 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=725 A couple weeks ago I shared five surreal experiences as part of my 2nd year “travelversary”.  I had intended to share ten but realized it...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/10-surreal-flashpacker-experiences-part-2/feed/ 1 Flashpacker Update From Songkran – Thai New Year https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacker-update-from-songkran-thai-new-year/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:25:29 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=596 I have traveled to Chiang Mai for 2 days to be at the epicenter of Songkran, aka Thai New Year, aka Thai Water Festival. The...

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]]> Flashpacker’s Photo Of The Day – Ombashira Sake https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpackers-photo-of-the-day-ombashira-sake/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:29 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=347 Flashpacker’s Photo Of The Day – Barrel of Sake https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpackers-photo-of-the-day-barrel-of-sake/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:00:16 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=233 Halloween Photo Of The Day – Japanese Jack Sparrow https://flashpackerhq.com/halloween-photo-of-the-day-japanese-jack-sparrow/ https://flashpackerhq.com/halloween-photo-of-the-day-japanese-jack-sparrow/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:00:04 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=177 “Cosplay”, short for Costume Play, is not just big in Japan, it’s HUGE!  I was traveling through Hakata/Fukoka in Japan when I heard about this...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/halloween-photo-of-the-day-japanese-jack-sparrow/feed/ 1 When is the best time to travel? https://flashpackerhq.com/when-to-travel/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:23:43 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=84 You’ve always dreamed of going to Egypt, your family tree has roots in Germany and the Czech Republic, and you hear the best beaches are...

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]]> Onbashira – A dangerous log ride takes center stage during a Japanese festival https://flashpackerhq.com/onbashira/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:55:11 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=29 There are some pretty outrageous festivals around the world. While huge music and party-type festivals come to mind, when it comes to cultural festivals, you can't beat the Japanese. Japan has a considerable variety of festivals that take place all over the country and range from the Sapporo Snow Festival to the Hounen Penis Festival. Any flashpacker looking for a unique experience in Japan during the years of the Monkey or the Tiger should go to the Lake Suwa area (about 3 hours north of Tokyo) and take part in the Onbashira festival.

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