The 9 best holiday celebrations around the world

Plus what the vaccine means to 2021 travel plans, butterfly murals around the world, preparing for international boom...

The 9 best holiday celebrations around the world Who says Christmas has to be conventional? Pudding races, turkey parades and encounters with birch rod-lashing Alpine devils should all be on your calendar this festive season. Read on to unwrap some of the world's craziest Christmas and New Year events.   Learn More   Why this country is preparing for a boom in tourism Nowadays, the hot springs and waterfalls and lava fields all have empty parking lots - but for how long? With one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe, this country is expecting a greater appreciation once international travel resumes. Read More This artist is painting hyper-realistic butterfly murals around the world If you come across a butterfly display so vividly realistic but that also happens to be on the side of a building, then there are good chances you have stumbled upon a piece by Mantra. Read More What does the COVID-19 vaccine news mean for your 2021 travel? There's finally some light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, although there's still a fair amount of tunnel left before we can get back to traveling responsibly. Read More Other top-read articles you may have missed In addition to these top picks above, take a look at the other articles we've published this past week. For example: Emily Harrington is first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate in 24 hours Japan's most spectacular natural wonders Norway's new passport may just be the most stylish in the world Italy's list of "most beautiful towns" has four new additions Read More   Go Premium with a Lonely Planet Membership.   Enjoy the perks of being an official LP Member and get unrestricted access to watch any shows on Lonely Planet TV, unlimited destinations on the Lonely Planet Guides app, exclusive discounts to the Lonely Planet Shop and more.   Get your membership

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