What’s Going on Around the Globe This Winter January 29th, 2014 • by Matt Holmes Mark your calendars! There are great things going on this winter at Boundless Journeys’ destinations around the globe. A traditional dancer at the Punakha Festival in Bhutan. VIETNAM: Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese New Year) Date: January 30 – February 3 Vietnam’s largest national festival is dedicated to the veneration of ancestors, positive thinking, and the ushering in of another year. Beginning a week before the big day, 10 rites culminate in a wild, noisy celebration on New Year’s Eve. Browse our Vietnam guided tours to discover your next adventure in Asia. BHUTAN: Punakha Festival Location: Punakha Dzong, Punakha Date: March 8-13 Set in the courtyard of a 17th century dzong, this important Buddhist festival offers an authentic glimpse at the culture through traditional dances, drumming, elaborate masks, and vibrant costumes. Experience festivals and hike the Himalayas on a Bhutan adventure tour. IRELAND: St. Patrick’s Festival Location: Dublin Dates: March 14-17 What better way to celebrate the greenest of holidays than the city where it all began? Live music, green beer, and St. Patrick tours are just a few of the highlights, which end with the famous March 17th parade from Dublin’s Parnell Square to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Explore our Ireland walking tours. About Boundless Journeys Boundless Journeys is an award-winning small group adventure tour operator. With a diverse collection of locally guided, small-group itineraries and Private Collection trips around the world, Boundless Journeys offers “The World’s Great Adventures.” The adventure trips for 2-16 guests are active, ranging from leisurely cultural explorations and wildlife safaris to challenging trekking ― with plenty of easy to moderate walking and sea kayaking in between.