Why the perfect festival experience will change your life

and I've been obsessed with electronic music festivals since February 2019.

That's when I first walked into the great halls of Printworks in London. The energy, the sound, the experience – I was hooked. Since then, I've spent every spare moment (and penny) chasing that feeling across Europe and beyond.

From Berghain in Berlin to barefoot on an island in Poland to secluded Albanian beaches to raving in a Nature Reserve in Portugal to oceanfront deep house at Savaya in Bali. It's insane to think I've listened to my favourite music in such crazy venues in so many countries. UK, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, the list goes on.

When you go to so many good festivals, it sort of just happens that I've seen some of my favourite DJs play 6+ times (shoutout to Marsh here!). I've also bumped into people I know through music halfway across the world. I love that the community means that I'll likely always know someone, even if the event is in another country.

I've even got my favourite label's logo tattooed on me. You get the gist.

Now you're aware how much I love music, let me tell you why going to a festival abroad will change your life.

Festivals are these magical bubbles where you can completely let go of all responsibilities, and be your truest self. No emails, no phone. Just you, your mates, a world-class sound system, and the best DJ lineup you can imagine.

In a world that's constantly demanding our attention, there's nothing more healing than being fully present on a dance floor. Those are the moments that stick with you.

Planning festival trips is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Which festivals fit your vibe? Where should you fly to? What's the best way to get there and where should you stay?

I built Festival Abroad to make this easier. Whether you're looking for a hidden gem in Eastern Europe, a beach festival in Mexico, or a massive production in the Netherlands, you'll have the info you need to book that ticket and end up on a dance floor that changes everything – just like Printworks did for me.

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