The Best Places to Travel in Europe in March

"A multi-day carnival (February 27–March 4, 2025) that begins with Weiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival) and culminates in the enormous Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) parade — a tradition since 1823 — and includes local rituals such as the annual burning of the scarecrow-like Nubbel, a straw figure representing gluttony and sins, before Ash Wednesday." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines