Before Ash Wednesday hits and the Lenten season of self-sacrifice begins, head down to Rio to partake in the world's largest Carnaval celebration. Brazil shows off its rich cultural heritage in this party that goes on day and night for four days. Grab a mask and head South for an experience you won't forget anytime soon!

This 20-plus-year-old festival has become a yearly necessity for many audiophiles. It started as a showcase for independent musicians back in 1987, and has grown into a week-long new media behemoth that features the best and latest trends in music, the arts, and the interactive media world.

This huge, international tournament of seven-a-side rugby is held every year, and this time it's in Hong Kong. For three days, 24 teams from around the world will compete in a round-robin tournament until one team is left standing. Almost 40,000 people will be in the crowd to cheer them on - will you be one of them?