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Poy Sang Long is a Buddhist novice ordination ceremony of the Shan people or Tai Yai, an ethnic group of Shan State in Myanmar and northern Thailand. Young boys aged between 7 and 14 are ordained as novices to learn the Buddhist doctrines." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/h/8/2/o/image.gallery.thumbnail.375x250.1mh7di.png/1428540730079.jpg"></a> </div> <div class="item swiper-slide"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/the-big-picture-travel-photo-competition-readers-top-entries-october-3-2015-gjzqdj"> <div class="carousel__overlay is-vishidden"> <h3 class="carousel__heading">The Big Picture: Readers' top travel photos, October 3, 2015</h3> </div> <img alt="The beautiful historic UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Brugge (also spelled Bruges) in Belgium takes on a completely different character in the evening ??? the hordes of tourists that have been bussed in for the day leave, and the canals, bridges and medieval buildings are strategically lit up. For me, this photograph typifies Brugge and takes me back there in an instant. 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The clouds were drifting alongside the peaks while two very different clouds were just hanging above." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/v/7/6/w/image.gallery.thumbnail.375x250.gjv5ue.png/1443747008339.jpg"></a> </div> <div class="item swiper-slide"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/the-big-picture-travel-photo-competition-readers-top-entries-september-19-2015-gjpubh"> <div class="carousel__overlay is-vishidden"> <h5 class="carousel__context">Photo competition</h5> <h3 class="carousel__heading">The Big Picture: Readers' top travel photos, September 19, 2015</h3> </div> <img alt="We had just arrived in Rome and on foot from our hotel to the Colosseum when we stumbled upon the preparations for a wedding. The groom was a member of the Carabinieri (Italian Police Force) and his colleagues were forming a guard of honour at the entrance to the church. This photo of an officer with his colourful uniform and impeccably groomed beard will always bring back great memories of this amazing city." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/p/u/0/s/image.gallery.thumbnail.375x250.gjpu4h.png/1443142046648.jpg"></a> </div> <div class="item swiper-slide"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/the-big-picture-travel-photo-competition-readers-top-entries-september-12-2015-gjkcwc"> <div class="carousel__overlay is-vishidden"> <h3 class="carousel__heading">The Big Picture: Readers' top travel photos, September 12, 2015</h3> </div> <img alt="The rewards of rising early - morning light, glassy water and a sprinkling of people on the bridge to Jade Mountain Temple on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi. 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REUTERS/Heino Kalis" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/9/b/2/s/image.gallery.thumbnail.375x250.gj9bb3.png/1440659092082.jpg"></a> </div> <div class="item swiper-slide"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/the-big-picture-travel-photo-competition-readers-top-entries-august-22-2015-gj4qp4"> <div class="carousel__overlay is-vishidden"> <h5 class="carousel__context">Photos</h5> <h3 class="carousel__heading">The Big Picture: Readers' top travel photos, August 22, 2015</h3> </div> <img alt="Travel does not have to entail big cities, expensive restaurants or foreign lands. This photo was taken at a remote camp site somewhere in the middle of the Northern Territory, Australia. Eating dinner from a camp oven and going to sleep in the middle of know where under a chandelier of stars connects ones soul with this great country. It is deep and everlasting. And in this isolation you can begin to truly understand yourself. 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src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/q/k/d/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbth.png/1420591020421.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">North America</h5> <h4 class="card__title">USA</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Park City, Utah plays host to the rich, famous and the hangers-on during the annual Sundance Film Festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore USA</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/san-sebastian" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="San Sebastian" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/k/u/c/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbs5.png/1440133401621.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Spain</h5> <h4 class="card__title">San Sebastian</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>A loud tribute to a patron saint with costumed drum corps marching their raucous way through this coastal city over a 24 hour period.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore San Sebastian</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/serbia" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Serbia" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/k/g/p/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbrx.png/1440134803040.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Serbia</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Celebrate Orthodox Christmas at St Sava Temple, one of the largest in the world, and share a feast with Belgraders on Terazije Square.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Serbia</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/philippines" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Philippines" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/b/r/b/n/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbxx.png/1418357932674.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Southeast Asia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Philippines</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Ati-Atihan is a nine day feast for the eyes; a visual exhibition of costume and dance, ending in a masquerade ball.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Philippines</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="feb" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-2"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a 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Tens of thousands of lanterns will light up the skies to mark the Lunar New Year.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Taiwan</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/rio-de-janeiro" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Rio de Janeiro" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/1/8/p/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbw6.png/1440396249232.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Brazil</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Rio de Janeiro</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Rio Carnival. Cultural spectacular of music and dance with an extravagant parade of colourful floats.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Rio de Janeiro</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/new-orleans" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="New Orleans" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/q/c/9/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbtq.png/1439535653027.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">USA</h5> <h4 class="card__title">New Orleans</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Mardis Gras. One of America's biggest parties kicks off with parades through the French Quarter. </p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore New Orleans</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/sapporo" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Sapporo, Japan" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/5/e/s/e/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbuy.png/1439535673579.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Japan</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Sapporo</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Sapporo Snow Festival. For one week, Odori Park transforms into a wonderland of ice sculptures.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Sapporo</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/chile" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Chile, road, mountain range" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/5/k/o/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbw8.png/1439535687085.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">South America</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Chile</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Tapati, Easter Island's annual carnival, is a two-week celebration of Polynesian culture.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Chile</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mar" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-3"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/sydney" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Sydney" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/q/j/r/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbg3.png/1439535442134.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">New South Wales</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Sydney</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. Provoking costumes and giant floats - it's the biggest of its kind in the word.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Sydney</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/austin" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="A very pretty day in Austin, Texas." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/s/l/5/9/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbu0.png/1429851720707.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">USA</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Austin</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>SXSW Music Festival. Into music and multi-media? Don't miss this unique entertainment festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Austin</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/valencia" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Valencia" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/l/7/5/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbs7.png/1439535499646.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Spain</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Valencia</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Las Fallas March 2015. An annual pyrotechnics spectacular with dazzling visual displays of light and fire. Your eyes will be ringing with marching brass bands, live music, explosions and dancing.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Valencia</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/dublin" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Dublin, Ireland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/8/c/2/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbqi.png/1439535519461.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Ireland</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Dublin</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>St Patrick's Day. Parades, festivals and wearing green attire - that how's the Irish celebrate their patron saint.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Dublin</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/delhi" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Delhi" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/d/u/6/0/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbwv.png/1441764572885.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">India</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Delhi</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Holi Colour Festival. Dry powder, water balloons and a playful chase; join this spring festival celebration.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Delhi</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="apr" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-4"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/japan" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Japan" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/z/1/o/w/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbuu.png/1439535256734.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Northeast Asia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Japan</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Cherry blossom season. Head to Yoshino, Japan's top cherry-blossom destination. It's a sight worth seeing.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Japan</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/chiang-mai" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Chiang Mai, Thailand" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/6/u/9/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsby4.png/1439535304628.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Thailand</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Chiang Mai</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Songkran festival. Celebrate the Thai New Year in a mass street water celebration.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Chiang Mai</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/turkey" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Turkey, ancient ruins" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/y/1/f/i/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbsd.png/1427866131484.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Turkey</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>ANZAC Day 2015. It is a once in a lifetime experience to camp out overnight at ANZAC Cove to see in the Dawn Service. This is the largest Anzac Day commemoration outside of Australia.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Turkey</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/philippines" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Philippines" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/b/r/b/n/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbxx.png/1418357932674.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Southeast Asia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Philippines</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Ati-Atihan is a nine day feast for the eyes; a visual exhibition of costume and dance, ending in a masquerade ball.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Philippines</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/usa" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Los Angeles" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/q/k/d/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbth.png/1420591020421.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">North America</h5> <h4 class="card__title">USA</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Park City, Utah plays host to the rich, famous and the hangers-on during the annual Sundance Film Festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore USA</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="may" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-5"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/monaco" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Monaco" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/c/v/w/0/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbr8.png/1439535036777.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Monaco</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Monaco Grand Prix 2015. Join Europe's wealthy and glamorous for some sea-side fun and fast-cars.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Monaco</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/prague" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Prague" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/e/v/z/t/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbp1.png/1424039979194.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Czech Republic</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Prague</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Prague Spring International Music Festival. Experience the music that is symbolic of Central Europe.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Prague</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/laos" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Laos" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/g/s/4/6/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbxp.png/1439535107611.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Southeast Asia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Laos</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival). Dance, theatre, processions and the launching of home-made rockets marks this Buddhist folk ceremony.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Laos</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/country-nsw" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Country NSW" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/1/u/1/s/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbe9.png/1439535137234.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">New South Wales</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Country NSW</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Australian Cotton Fibre Expo. See the finest cotton finished products in a town famous for its cotton fields.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Country NSW</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/cannes" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="cannes france" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/v/0/y/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbpy.png/1439535161520.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">France</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Cannes</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Cannes International Film Festival. For 12 days, this coastal city is transformed into a glitzy show of cinema.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Cannes</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="jun" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-6"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/spain" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Spain." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/1/a/s/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbs0.png/1439534652239.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Spain</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>El Colacho Festival 2015. Watch men, dressed as devils, jump over babies to cleanse their souls.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Spain</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/peru" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Peru, Machu Picchu" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/3/2/2/h/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbwj.png/1415236124091.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">South America</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Peru</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Festival of the Sun. Traditionally, this winter solstice celebration would have involved mass murder.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Peru</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/london" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="London." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/q/4/h/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbp6.png/1438287456723.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">England</h5> <h4 class="card__title">London</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Glastonbury Festival 2015. Well recognised for it's celebrity traction, this is England's biggest festival and arguably the best music festival in the world. </p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore London</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/marrakesh" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Marrakesh" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/0/w/l/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbmc.png/1439534901816.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Morocco</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Marrakesh</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Ramadan. Once the sun sets, streets come alive with light displays, late-night feasts and nightly festivities.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Marrakesh</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/northeast-asia" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Northeast Asia China" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/1/g/t/b/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbuh.png/1439534928404.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h4 class="card__title">Northeast Asia</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Dragon Boat Festival. Celebrate the holiday with dumplings, wine and a colourful boat race.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Northeast Asia</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="jul" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-7"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/switzerland" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Switzerland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/b/s/a/2/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbsa.png/1412645390695.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Switzerland</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Montreux International Jazz Festival 2015. It's an unmissable event for true music lovers.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Switzerland</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/pamplona" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Pamplona" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/k/p/5/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbs3.png/1439534495543.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Spain</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Pamplona</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>San Fermin Festival 2015. The running of the bulls - an adrenaline-rushing, one of a kind experience.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Pamplona</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/papua-new-guinea" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Papua New Guinea" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/q/n/l/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbvr.png/1439534560454.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Pacific</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Papua New Guinea</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>The town of Rabaul is packed during the four days of the Mask Festival, when craftsmen flock from around the country to show off their handiwork. This is the country's cultural highlight.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Papua New Guinea</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/paris" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="paris" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/s/o/x/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbpp.png/1439534584260.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">France</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Paris</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Bastille Day. Parades, communal meals and fireworks commemorate this historical event.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Paris</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/byron-bay" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Byron Bay" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/y/j/r/j/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbf5.png/1439534610371.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">North Coast</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Byron Bay</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Splendour In The Grass 2015. Enjoy a weekend of music festivities in the crisp, cool Byron air.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Byron Bay</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="aug" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-8"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/edinburgh" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Edinburgh, Scotland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/8/e/5/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbru.png/1439534031913.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Scotland</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Edinburgh</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Edinburgh International Festival 2015. Enjoy three weeks of music and dance in the world's festival city.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Edinburgh</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/las-vegas" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Las Vegas" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/5/c/j/j/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbtl.png/1413163396150.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">USA</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Las Vegas</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Burning Man Festival 2015. This annual freak-fest is an experiment in community and self-expression.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Las Vegas</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/kenya" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Kenya, elephants" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/3/2/h/n/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbm2.png/1439533793463.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Africa</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Kenya</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Watch the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras through the Masai Mara Reserve after their long journey through the Serengeti.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Kenya</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/darwin" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Darwin, sunset" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/z/g/j/8/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbgd.png/1436315002988.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Top End</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Darwin</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2015. A unique opportunity to see and buy artworks from Indigenous artists.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Darwin</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/salzburg" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Salzberg" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/2/s/t/o/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbom.png/1439534323543.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Austria</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Salzburg</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Salzburg Festival. An epic festival of opera, drama and concerts hosted in the birthplace of Mozart.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Salzburg</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="sep" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-9"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/germany" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Berlin, Germany viewed from above the Spree River." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/v/4/y/4/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbq1.png/1430957853018.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Germany</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Oktoberfest 2015. Experience the best of Bavaria's culture, food and beer at this Munich festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Germany</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/ireland" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Cork, Ireland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/8/9/n/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbqh.png/1414714227651.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Ireland</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2015. Find your soulmate in rural Ireland. </p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Ireland</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/canberra" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Canberra, Parliament House" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/y/v/s/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbdu.png/1439768968426.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">ACT</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Canberra</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Floriade 2015. Dotted with over a million blooms in a variety of themed garden beds, this is the largest floral festival in the Southern Hemisphere.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Canberra</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/budapest" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Budapest, Hungary" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/6/l/i/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbqe.png/1439768994408.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Hungary</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Budapest</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Budapest International Wine Festival 2015. An ideal experience for anyone keen to learn about wine making. </p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Budapest</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/england" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="England" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/t/x/0/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbp5.png/1438218588095.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">England</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Bestival 2015, Isle of Wight. Camp overnight for this four-day music festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore England</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="oct" class="tab__panel is-selected"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-10"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/india" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="India" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/v/5/p/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbwu.png/1414370113761.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">South Asia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">India</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Diwali (Festival of Lights). Light a small clay lamp or candle to celebrate this ancient Hindu festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore India</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/macau" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Macau, China" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/q/4/f/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbum.png/1439769058995.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">China</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Macau</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Macau International Music Festival. Be enchanted by opera, chamber music and Chinese folk music.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Macau</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/barcelona" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Barcelona" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/0/y/4/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbs1.png/1439769093319.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Spain</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Barcelona</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Les Festes de la Merce 2014. This is Barcelona's end-of-summer bash. The city comes alive with four days of street festivals - each day commemorated with its own parade of characters, dancing and music playing. </p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Barcelona</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/ibiza" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Ibiza" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/l/3/4/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbs6.png/1439769110988.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Spain</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Ibiza</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Ibiza Closing Parties 2014. Farewell the European summer on this party island.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Ibiza</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/new-south-wales" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="new south wales byron bay" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/t/5/k/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbdv.png/1439769134164.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Australia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">New South Wales</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Walcha Garden Festival 2014. See impressive garden displays on show.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore New South Wales</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="nov" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-11"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/iceland" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Iceland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/7/8/p/6/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbqf.png/1413424134872.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Iceland</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Iceland Airwaves 2014. Experience the musical edge of Nordic culture at this alternative rock festival.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Iceland</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/mexico" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Mexico, cityscape" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/0/i/p/j/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbtd.png/1414987011745.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">North America</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Mexico</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Day of the Dead Festival. Be intrigued and fascinated at Mexico's carnival of the departed souls.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Mexico</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/austria" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Austria" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/0/v/3/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbok.png/1443919290964.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Austria</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Krampusnacht 2015. This pre-Christmas carnival is not for the faint-hearted. If seeing Krampus, a demon-like creature said to derive from pagan origins, is more than spine tingling for you, hang around for the Feast of St. Nicholas in December to welcome some Christmas magic.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Austria</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/berlin" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="berlin" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/8/i/8/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbq2.png/1439769274837.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Germany</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Berlin</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>The Berlin Wall. Along the wall, white balloons will be released to commemorate the end of the wall.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Berlin</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/mildura" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="mildura" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/f/v/l/2/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbkk.png/1439769290894.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">The Murray</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Mildura</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Mildura Jazz, Food and Wine Festival 2014. Sit back and enjoy five days of jazz, food, wine and paddle steamers.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Mildura</button> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="dec" class="tab__panel"> <div class="carousel-container carousel--full carousel--calendar"> <div class="carousel carousel--calendar-12"> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="item swiper-slide grid"> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/scotland" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Scotland" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/2/n/u/5/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbrt.png/1439769325264.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Europe</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Scotland</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Hogmanay Street Festival. Start your New Year celebrations at the world-famous Street Party.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Scotland</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/new-york-city" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="New York City" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/q/b/6/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbti.png/1440486828244.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">USA</h5> <h4 class="card__title">New York</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>New Years Eve. Welcome the new year watching the Times Square ball drop at midnight.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore New York</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-2"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/tasmania" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="wineglass bay tasmania" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/z/x/y/e/a/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.468x312.zsbih.png/1439769381670.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Australia</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Tasmania</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Falls Festival 2014-15. This music and arts festival is a relaxing alternative to the big festivals. Listen to acoustic artists, stand-up comedy, do a bit of line dancing or take part in some fun out-door activities.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore Tasmania</button> </div> </a> </div> <div class="grid__cell unit-1-4"> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/new-zealand" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="New Zealand topped the list, thanks to <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> trilogy." title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/a/q/d/h/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbvi.png/1435531289318.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Pacific</h5> <h4 class="card__title">New Zealand</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Rhythm and Vines Festival. Held at a vineyard, it's said to be the ultimate New Year festival experience.</p> <button class="btn btn--primary">Explore New Zealand</button> </div> </a> <a href="/web/20151005175511/http://www.traveller.com.au/israel" class="card card--text-centred"> <figure class="card__lead"> <img alt="Israel" title="" src="/web/20151005175511im_/http://www.traveller.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/8/n/w/c/image.related.TravellerThumbnail.234x156.zsbsl.png/1439769423866.jpg" class="card__img"> </figure> <div class="card__wof"> <h5 class="card__subtitle">Middle East</h5> <h4 class="card__title">Israel</h4> </div> <div class="card__overlay"> <p>Christmas Eve. 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