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Türkiye Guidebook – Lonely Planet

Best in Travel 2025 – Lonely Planet

A selfie taken during a trek in Canaima, Venezuela, showing rain starting to fall, small water streams forming, and wet hikers on the trail

Caught in the sudden rain of Canaima – where every drop adds to the adventure.

Boat trip in Venezuela

Road to Angel Falls – Venezuela

Konigsallee – Dusseldorf, Germany

View from a bus of the border bridge between Türkiye and Greece, with both national flags visible.

Border bridge connecting Türkiye and Greece

The Sanctuary of Las Lajas – Colombia

Cologne Cathedral – Germany

Plaza Mayor de Lima – Peru

Classic Benedict – DLanos Family Restaurant, Prince George BC, Canada

Ludwig Museum – Cologne, Germany

Chocolate Museum – Cologne, Germany

Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco USA

La Tortuga Island – Venezuela

Merzenich 1

Hotel Indigo – Dusseldorf Room

Colombia – Ecuador Border

Kafka Bookstore & Cafe – Alexandroupolis, Greece-

Angel Falls – Venezuela

Galapagos Islands – Ecuador

Chocolate Museum

Los Gemelos – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Colors Urban Hotel – Thessaloniki, Greece

Van Dyck Cafe – Belgrade, Serbia

Marine Iguana – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

The City and the Dogs by Mario Vargas Llosa

Lava Tunnel – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Two Rivers Gallery – Prince George BC, Canada

My Lonely Planet Page

Festivals Around the World

JUNE 2025

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

One of the world’s most iconic music festivals, Glastonbury returns with headliners The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo. The festival also features a diverse lineup spanning genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music, along with theater, circus, and cabaret performances.
Date: Wed 25th Jun – Sun 29th Jun 2025
Location: Somerset, UK
Website: https://glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

YEREVAN WINE DAYS

Yerevan Wine Days is a vibrant annual festival that celebrates Armenia’s deep-rooted winemaking heritage. Taking place in the heart of Yerevan, the event features wine tastings, live music, and cultural performances, drawing both local residents and international visitors alike.
Date: Fri 6th Jun – Sun 8th Jun 2025
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Website: https://www.yerewinedays.am/en/

RISING FESTIVAL

Rising is a dynamic, city-wide arts festival held in Melbourne, featuring contemporary music, theater, visual arts, and immersive cultural experiences. It has rapidly become a leading cultural event, known for its diverse lineup and strong focus on First Nations programming.
Date: Tue 3rd Jun – Fri 14th Jun 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Website:
https://2025.rising.melbourne/

JULY 2025

ISTANBUL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival runs from July 1–18, 2025, featuring over 200 artists citywide. The Opening Night stars Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, with highlights including Max Richter, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Jazz in the Parks, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.
Date: Tue 1st Jul – Thu 17th Jul 2025
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Website:
https://caz.iksv.org/en

TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM

Tomorrowland, held in Boom, Belgium from July 18–20 and July 25–27, is one of the world’s most iconic electronic music festivals. It features spectacular stage designs, immersive visuals, and top international DJs performing across multiple themed stages.
Date: 18th-20th Jul , 25th-27th Jul 2025
Location: Boom, Belgium
Website: https://belgium.tomorrowland.com/

PLAYTIME MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mongolia’s largest music festival, Playtime, showcases a dynamic blend of rock, pop, indie, and electronic music. Held in Ulaanbaatar, it draws thousands of fans each year for unforgettable performances and a vibrant celebration of modern Mongolian music culture.
Date: Thu 3rd Jul – Sat 6th Jul 2025
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Website:
https://playtimefestival.com/