The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

The Luna Park in Avignon is a traditional funfair that brings life and colour to the historic papal city every year during the winter holidays. The event usually takes place between mid-February and mid-March and transforms the Allées de l'Oulle,

Sequoias are giant sequoia trees that can grow to over 80 metres tall in the United States of America. You can find such trees in the national parks there in particular and so-called lodges very close by. Just a 15-minute walk from Disneyland Paris, you

At the end of April, it's finally that time of year again in Verdun, when the fairgrounds just a stone's throw from the Les Poilus de Verdun Historical Military Museum are filled with fairground attractions. Over the 16 days, 27 showmen with their rides

In the former mining town of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, 8 km south-east of Burton upon Trent and north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, you will find the Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. As well as a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use

In eastern Styria, about three quarters of an hour's drive east of Graz, you will find the Herberstein Animal World at Herberstein Castle. The Styrian State Animal Garden was opened in 1960, but has its origins as early as the 17th century. It covers a

In 1965, the vivarium in Darmstadt was opened at its current location. It is named after the aquarium and terrarium hall, which also contains a large part of the biodiversity. Although the vivarium is one of the small zoos in Germany with an area of

In the small town of Wildwood in Cape May Country in the US state of New Jersey, around 89 miles (approx. 143 km) south-east of Philadelphia, you will find the Morey's Piers - Mariner's Pier amusement park on Schellenger Avenue. This is one of a total of

In Grapevine, in the US state of Texas, you will find the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth. In contrast to Legoland, the Discovery Center only has an indoor area and, here in Grapevine, a water playground and only two rides. In addition to

The Westerwald Wildlife Park, formerly known as the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park, is picturesquely located near Gackenbach and is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. Covering around 60 hectares, visitors can see native animal