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The carnival spirit is in the air here in Munich. I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s celebrations. Here are some other cities getting geared up for some revelry, as well:

• The Paris Traveler takes a look at the ever-popular Carnival in Venice. The costumes really are exquisite to see, but the crowds combined with the narrow, winding streets are pretty intense. It’s one of those events that I’m glad I went to but never need to experience first-hand again…
• The Switzerland Traveler takes us to Lucerne’s carnival (called Fasnacht in German-speaking Switzerland). There are parades, costumes, and a whole lot of confetti.
• The Dutch are big fans of carnival, with celebrations and parades all over the country.
• If you’ll find yourself in Cologne or Dusseldorf, Germany, this carnival season, you may want to consider leaving your neckties at home. You’ve been warned.