Condé Nast TravelerJul 29, 2026How We Pulled It Off: A Palace Wedding on the Bulgarian Coast Full of Happy ColorThe celebration took place by the Black Sea, but the color palette was anything but.11 things in this storyIDo EventsPlaceBerlin, GermanyBerlin-based firm specializing in destination weddings.EuxinogradSightVarna, BulgariaFormer summer palace of Bulgarian monarchy; wedding venue.Boutique Hotel OasisHotelVarna, BulgariaHosted welcome dinner; luxury getaway on private beach.Lussó by BorisoviPlaceSofia, BulgariaSofia-based florist willing to take on unique challenges.L'Instant CateringRestaurantSofia, BulgariaAcclaimed catering company from Sofia; grew its own food.EversoPlaceVarna, BulgariaAdaptive artist collective band; immersive and fun.Julist QuartetPlaceVarna, BulgariaProvided strings for a more romantic vibe during ceremony.Internet ToursPlaceLos Angeles, United StatesLos Angeles-based travel agent; Ekaterina Budevska.Thracian CliffsSightVarna, BulgariaDramatic coastal area; hosted golf outing and spa day.shopska salataRestaurantVarna, BulgariaTraditional Bulgarian cold salad; fresh and delicious.Garash cakeRestaurantSofia, BulgariaTraditional Bulgarian cake; brownie nodded toward it.Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
National GeographicJun 2810 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summerWhether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.14 things in this storyOktoberfestFestivalMunich, Germanytall glasses of Festbier are raised into the Bavarian airLa TomatinaFestivalBuñol, Spaina sea of crimson tomatoes flow down the streetsFestival da SardinhaFestivalPortimão, Portugalaroma of fish on charcoal rises from the riversideSagra della ’NdujaFestivalSpilinga, Italyspiciest traditional festival centered around spreadable sausageNatural Cider FestivalFestivalGijón, Spaincelebrated by thousands who come together to drink itFête du Bleu d’AuvergneFestivalRiom-ès-Montagnes, Francedraws up to 20,000 people to the townGentiane ExpressPlaceRiom-ès-Montagnes, Francetourist train weaving through lush valleys and villagesRoštiljijada Barbecue FestivalFestivalLeskovac, Serbiacelebration of Serbian barbecuing renowned in the Balkan regionDürkheimer WurstmarktFestivalBad Dürkheim, Germanylargest wine festival in the worldThe Big BrineFestivalLondon, United Kingdomnew festival for lovers of pickled, brined and fermented foodsBulgarian Plum FestivalFestivalTroyan, Bulgariaplum festival that takes over the townEplafestivalFestivalSandur, Faroe Islandscelebrates the humble potatoMikkeller Beer CelebrationFestivalTórshavn, Faroe Islandstakes place in TórshavnÄppelmarknadenFestivalKivik, Swedenlargest apple market in SwedenRead the full piece at National Geographic →
