Making life a holiday with interesting vacation and adventure ideas.

Springwatch, a three-week celebration of UK wildlife is back, with the usual mix of live and interactive, wildlife filming and discussion from around Britain. The television program runs on BBC Two through until 12 June, 2008 and the web site contains video clips, webcams, blogs, forums and message boards.

You might also be interested in Bill Oddie's practical guide to enjoying the wildlife of Britain. Organised into a monthly calendar, Bill writes about the best places to visit, how to catch a glimpse of the UK's best-loved species, and things to do for each month of the year. There is also a DVD available.

Labels: 2008, BBC, Bill Oddie, Spring, Springwatch, UK

It might be long dark nights and falling leaves in the north but the southern hemisphere is celebrating the coming of spring. In one annual celebration, Canberra's Commonwealth Park is transformed into a tapestry of colour with more than a million bulbs and annuals in bloom at a free, month long, festival, the Floriade, which is the largest flower festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Yes, it goes under the same name as the famous Netherland's festival but this Floriade occurs every year; the next Netherland's Floriade occurs in 2012.

This year's Australian Floriade runs until 14 October, 2007, and visitors are able to wander around flower beds inspired by an Australian icons, myths and legends theme and enjoy good old Aussie entertainment, food and much more. During the month-long Floriade festival there is always plenty of activity at Canberra's most popular tourist attractions. Kids are entertained throughout Floriade with children's arts, crafts and activities, and loads of extra entertainment every day of the school holidays.

Floriade and the spring school holidays is a busy time in Canberra, so it is best to book accommodation early. Tourist information and accommodation advice can be found at visitcanberra.com.au.

Labels: 2007, 2012, Australia, festival, Floriade, flowers, Spring

Spring or Easter festivals, which were probably derived from pagan Spring festivals anyway, are celebrated around the world and eggs, the universal symbol of new life, have long featured in the festivities.
The decoration of Easter eggs is a tradition in many cultures and has become an established art form. Eggs may be dyed, painted, carved, decorated with gemstones and ribbons, and even filled with confetti. Enchanted Hen Productions has a nice gallery of designs.

Labels: Arts Festival, Decorated Eggs, Easter, Easter Egg, fesival, Spring