July 1 - July 7

Maldives, Perfume making, Alaska Cruise, Wimbledon, 4th of July, Bunch of festivals, Berlin, Nile Cruise, Cat Cafes

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Logan Gross
April 12, 2024

This week there is a good mix of things so make sure to scroll down for the full list of destinations. Forwarded this email? Sign up here

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise USA

BEST TIME

May 01 to Sep 30

A cruise passing close to the other-worldly steep walls along the passage allows you to view the glaciers and the mountains in a spectacular fashion. You can also spot grey whales, orcas, and Humpbacks; nature's closest relative to the cruise ship. You should get the starboard side for northbound cruises and the opposite for southbound trips for the best views out of your cabin's port hole. This is the only time of year that these cruises operate (May-Sep).

Learn More - Guide

Maldives

CHEAPEST TIME

May 01 to Sep 30

If you've seen photos of bungalows built in strips over clear blue, almost green water connected to a dock off of a gorgeous green island, it's probably the Maldives. This is a hotspot for honeymoons and other luxury trips alike because... well, you know what it looks like. You can have the same trip for a lot less if you're willing to get wet, and you're probably gonna be in the water anyway. The sea-life is vibrant in July with the highest chances to spot a manta ray or a whale shark. This link is all about the marine life in the Maldives with some pictures to show you a sneak peak.

Learn More - Photos

Perfume Making Workshop Grasse, France

ACTIVITY JUNKIES

May 01 to Jul 31

Have you always wanted to find your scent? The one that really fits you? How about you spend some time out in the perfume capital of the world smelling the flowers that are in full bloom (this is why early July is the perfect time to go), then head into the lab and work with a perfumer to use those scents and many more to craft the perfect formula for your truly unique scent. There are a range of classes from ~60 Euros to ~800 Euros for those that need more precision or want to get a matching shower gel and body cream and a diploma as a student of perfume.

Learn More - Blog

Wimbledon Tennis Championships London, UK

ONLY TIME

Jun 24 to Jul 07

The oldest tennis tournament in the world, and definitely the classiest, where the best in the world test each other's limits on grass courts. As a tennis player myself this has a high spot on the bucket list of worldwide sporting events. If you're a tennis fan you have to check out the museum when you're there too. Fun fact: they use 55,000 tennis balls over the course of the championship.

Learn More - Official Website

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Only Time

These are temporary events that you need to go during this travel window to experience.

*Wimbledon Tennis Championships London, UK - Jun 24 to Jul 07 - Highlighted above- Official Website

Montreal Jazz Festival Quebec, Canada - Jun 27 to Jul 06 - Many of the performances are free to view so you only have to pay the inflated accommodation costs to join the ~2 million attendants over the 10 days watching 3,000+ performers. This is the Guinness world record holder for the largest jazz festival. Headliners: Laufey, Pink Martini, Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Elisapie. - Official Website

4th of July USA - Jul 04 to Jul 04 - Find yourself an open field or a body of water and crack a beer as you watch some legalized bombs explode in a quite literal spectacular fashion. If you're not from the US, this holiday is nothing more than fireworks mayhem. If you are from the US, you may think it's more than that, but come-on... We all know it's all just an excuse to make some big Boom-Booms. The Macy's fireworks show in NYC sets off 2,400 shells per minute for a total of over 60,000 shells during the show... That's some serious fire power. - Video

Essence Music Festival New Orleans, USA - Jul 04 to Jul 07 - This is the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States with half a million attendants. 2024 is the 30th year of the festival. The daytime experience is free to join, while the nighttime concerts are ticketed for ~$240 for the weekend. Headliners: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monáe, H.E.R. - Official Website

Rock Werchter Belgium - Jul 04 to Jul 07 - 6 time winner of the Arthur award for 'Favorite festival', Rock Werchter is a rock music festival in (can you guess?) Werchter. 350,000+ attendants. Headliners: Dua Lipa, Måneskin, Lenny Kravitz, Avril Lavigne, Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Black Pumas & more - Official Website

Best Time

This time of year offers the best that this destination has to offer.

*Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Alaska, USA - May 01 to Sep 30 - Highlighted above - Guide

Berlin Germany - May 01 to Sep 30 - Go to a flea market, view history through architecture, go clubbing (at debatably the #1 club in the world: Berghain), drink some German beers, go museum hopping, When you go you can't miss the East Side Gallery, featuring over 100 murals on a 1.3km long stretch of the Berlin wall. Summer is the best time to go because of the weather and frequency of events. - Guide

Cheapest time

This one is self explanatory

*Maldives - May 01 to Sep 30 - Highlighted above - Photos

River Cruise on the Nile Egypt - May 01 to Sep 30 - I highly recommend this from my own experience. Egyptian history stands alone, as the sheer quantity, quality and age of their artifacts is mind blowing. From the myriad of pyramids to the countless sculptures and tombs, Egypt is truly in a league of it's own. This is already quite an affordable trip for most global travelers, but if you plan to do an extended trip to see the whole Nile strip than it can get quite pricey. Going in the summer is great if you want to save a few bucks and can stand the heat. - Blog

Activity Junkies

For anyone like me, who is addicted to doing new and unique stuff.

*Perfume Making Workshop Grasse, France - May 01 to Jul 31 - Highlighted above - Blog

Visit a Cat Café Tokyo, Japan - Jan 01 to Dec 31 - If you feel homesick and want to have a feline friend by your side as you sip on your coffee, this is just for you. There are all different kinds of these, but they are just what they sound like: Cafe's with cats. People write guides about the 'Best cat cafes in Tokyo'. There are multiple google maps scrolls worth of them (15-20) if you were curious. - Guide

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