Overseas events

Overseas events are a great way to experience different cultures and expand your horizons. These events can include a variety of things, such as cultural festivals, sporting events, concerts, and exhibitions.

Attending overseas events is a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and learn more about the history and traditions of the country that you are visiting. These events are also a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

With their vibrant atmosphere and exciting experiences, events at your destination are a must-do for anyone who loves to travel. Plan your trip and attend an event abroad today to experience the excitement and cultural richness of the world!

Villa Aurelienne Frejus. Classical female statue beside a giant lavender flower and colorful stained-glass window overlooking trees inside Villa Aurélienne in Fréjus.

Villa Aurélienne in Fréjus. My Visitor Guide to the Villa, Park and Photography Festival

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Villa Aurélienne Fréjus pairs rare Palladian architecture with a 24-hectare park, Roman aqueduct remains, and one of the city’s most interesting cultural venues. I visited during the 2026 International Festival of Surrealist and Creative Photography, when the villa’s grand staircase, glass-roofed central hall, and exhibition rooms became part of the experience. This Villa Aurélienne guide covers history, architecture, park walks, opening hours, tickets, guided tours, accessibility, parking, and practical tips for your visit. I also share my festival highlights, family experience, favorite photography displays, and advice on pairing Villa Aurélienne with Roman Fréjus for a rewarding half-day outing in Fréjus.

Colorful stunt kites and wind installations filling the blue sky at the Fréjus International Air Festival at Base Nature François Léotard on the French Riviera.

Fréjus International Air Festival. My Firsthand Guide to the Fréjus Kite Festival

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Planning a trip to the Fréjus International Air Festival? This firsthand 2026 guide covers everything I’d want to know before heading to Base Nature François Léotard, from free entry, parking and opening hours to giant kites, Sportkite, kids’ activities, food, weather and the best places to watch and photograph the displays. I also share what changed between my 2025 and 2026 visits, where to stay near Port-Fréjus, what to bring with children, and why the former naval air base matters. Use this Fréjus kite festival guide to plan a smoother day and decide if FIA fits your French Riviera trip.

Autumn on the French Riviera at a beach in Nice, with calm Mediterranean water, palm trees and the Côte d’Azur coastline.

Autumn on the French Riviera. A Local’s Guide to the Côte d’Azur in September, October, and November

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Autumn on the French Riviera is my local guide to September, October, and November on the Côte d’Azur, from warm sea swims and quieter beaches to hiking, food festivals and village life inland. I live near Fréjus, so I compare the coast with the Pays de Fayence, Estérel and wider Var through firsthand experience. You’ll find practical advice on French Riviera autumn weather, sea temperatures, events, transport, packing, seasonal closures, sailing, markets, hilltop villages, and where to stay. I also explain when autumn travel is cheaper, which towns stay lively, and when September or October beats summer for me.

Autumn in Provence over a hill village in Cotignac with terracotta rooftops, golden plane-tree leaves, cypress trees, and distant wooded hills beneath a blue sky.

Autumn in Provence. A First-Hand Guide to September, October & November in the South of France

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Autumn in Provence is my favorite season for warm September swims, October vineyard color, quieter villages, harvest festivals, hiking, and November truffles. In this 2026 guide, I share what Provence is like from September through November, with weather, Mistral, sea temperatures, grape and olive harvests, markets, food festivals, Calanques access, sailing, road trips, hotels, and practical packing advice. I also compare the best places to stay, when crowds return for Toussaint, and which month fits your trip best. Use my local Provence experience to plan smarter autumn days around Aix, Avignon, Arles, Cassis, the Luberon, Alpilles, and Mediterranean coast villages.

Rows of bright pink chiliennes arranged for Les Musicales dans les Vignes beside Château du Rouët in Le Muy, Var.

Les Musicales dans les Vignes de Provence. What It’s Really Like at a Vineyard Concert

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Les Musicales dans les Vignes turns Provence wine estates into summer concert venues, and I went to Château du Rouët near Le Muy to see what the experience is like. My evening paired Château du Rouët wine tasting, food trucks and relaxed outdoor seating with Overjoyed’s Stevie Wonder jazz tribute under the stars. In this first-hand Les Musicales dans les Vignes review, I share 2026 ticket prices, the best arrival time, parking, food, seating, what to wear, accessibility tips and how to choose a Provence vineyard concert near your holiday base. I explain what surprised me most during the evening.