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05/09/2026

Hallstatt Austria looks like something from a fairytale. ✨ Spend a day walking through its historic village streets, following Hallstatt Lake and taking in the dramatic Alpine scenery.

❄️ For a Hallstatt winter visit: arrive early, make the most of the short daylight hours and save some time for a relaxed lakeside walk. Visiting during the festive season? Hallstatt Austria Christmas adds an extra layer of charm.

Easy one-day plan: village walk → Hallstatt Lake → viewpoints → relaxed evening by the water.

🚆 Planning your Austria trip? Use Trainline to compare train routes and fares and book your journey to Hallstatt and beyond. Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration!

Oktoberfest Munich 2026 | 8 things to do before you leave 🍻🎡Heading to Oktoberfest? Make sure you experience more than j...
04/09/2026

Oktoberfest Munich 2026 | 8 things to do before you leave 🍻🎡

Heading to Oktoberfest? Make sure you experience more than just the beer tents.

Add these to your Munich itinerary:

🍺 Enter a beer tent and enjoy the live music and Bavarian atmosphere
🍻 Order a one-litre Maß
🥨 Try a giant Bavarian Brezn
🍗 Taste traditional Bavarian food
👗 Dress in a dirndl or Lederhosen
🎢 Ride the roller coasters, Ferris wheel and carnival attractions
🎺 Watch an Oktoberfest parade
🌙 Explore the festival after dark

Oktoberfest 2026: September 19–October 4 at Theresienwiese in Munich. The main festival grounds are free to enter, while food, drinks and rides are paid separately.

If you’re planning around the major events, the official opening and beer tapping are on September 19, while the Traditional Costume and Marksmen’s Parade takes place on September 20.

Travel tip: Give yourself at least a full day for Oktoberfest if you want time for both the festival atmosphere and rides. If you’re visiting Munich for longer, combine it with the city’s historic centre, museums and food scene.

For Oktoberfest tours, Munich food experiences and other activities, compare and book through Klook, Viator or GetYourGuide.

Save this checklist for your Munich trip! Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration! 🍻

04/09/2026

Welcome to New Zealand 🥹🏔️ — a dream destination for anyone who loves mountains, road trips, hiking and incredible natural scenery.

The South Island is a great starting point for a first trip, with Queenstown, Wānaka, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Milford Sound among the standout places to explore.

❄️ Travel in winter (June–August) for snow-covered mountains and ski-season adventures.
🚐 Backpacking New Zealand? Campervans, hostels and buses make it easier to build a flexible itinerary.
🚗 Planning a road trip? Give yourself at least 7–10 days for the major South Island highlights.

Save this for your future vacation in New Zealand and start planning that itinerary.

Flying to New Zealand? Check Virgin Atlantic for current flight options and fares. For activities, tours and day trips, compare options on Klook, Viator or GetYourGuide. Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration!

04/09/2026

Oktoberfest Munich 2026 is just around the corner! 🍻

Mark your calendar for September 19–October 4, 2026, when Munich’s Theresienwiese turns into the centre of the Oktoberfest beer festival.

If you’re planning to go, expect huge beer tents, traditional Oktoberfest food, Bavarian outfits, live Oktoberfest music, carnival rides and plenty of atmosphere. The official opening ceremony is on September 19 at noon, when the first keg is tapped.

Travel tip: Oktoberfest is much more than an evening beer stop. Give yourself at least one full day to explore the festival, try the food, experience the rides and soak up the atmosphere. If you’re visiting on a busy weekend, arrive early.

✈️ Planning your journey to Munich? Check Lufthansa’s flight options for your Oktoberfest dates. Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration!

🎟️ For tours and activities around Munich, compare options on Klook, Viator or GetYourGuide.

2026 travel events worth planning a trip around: why wait for an ordinary holiday when you can build your next trip arou...
03/09/2026

2026 travel events worth planning a trip around: why wait for an ordinary holiday when you can build your next trip around one of the world's biggest celebrations? ✈️

🎠 Oktoberfest, Munich — September 19–October 4
🎈 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta — October 3–11
💀 Day of the Dead, Mexico — October 31–November 2
🪔 Diwali, India — November 8
🏮 Yi Peng & Loy Krathong, Thailand — November
🎄 European Christmas Markets — November–December
🎆 Edinburgh Hogmanay — December 29–January 1

Oktoberfest takes over Munich's Theresienwiese for 16 days, while Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta fills the sky with hundreds of balloons. Mexico brings colourful Day of the Dead traditions, India celebrates Diwali with lights and festivities, and Chiang Mai becomes a bucket-list destination during Thailand's lantern celebrations.

For winter travel, European Christmas markets make an easy festive city break, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay combines Scottish traditions, live entertainment, a huge Street Party and midnight fireworks.

Travel tip: Event travel gets expensive fast. Set KAYAK price alerts to track flights and hotel prices globally, and check Expedia for complete event trips, packages and flights. For activities and local experiences, compare Klook, Viator and GetYourGuide before you go.

Which event would you travel for? 👇 Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration!

03/09/2026

Ala-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan should be high on every adventure travel bucket list.

This spectacular 2–3 day trek from the Karakol region takes you through forests and alpine valleys to the turquoise Ala-Kul Lake at 3,532 m, with the classic route crossing the Ala-Kul Pass at around 3,860 m.

Planning the hike? July–September is generally the best time to go. Give yourself enough time for the altitude, expect steep and rocky sections, and bring warm waterproof layers. If you have extra time, add Altyn-Arashan's hot springs to your itinerary.

For tours, guided treks and activities in Kyrgyzstan, compare options on Klook, Viator or GetYourGuide. Follow TravelScout for more such travel inspiration!

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