Traveller's Diary

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT

When: May 21- 23 Where: Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza's International Music Summit is a 'festival' that's on most music lovers wishlist. Taking place across three days and nights at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel in Playa d'en Bossa, the event treats delegates to a variety of interesting workshops.

Guest speakers this year include Danny Tenaglia, Alfredo, Boiler Room founder Blaise Belleville and Paul McGuinness, former manager of U2, amongst others. Post the conference, we suggest you head to the iconic Dalt Villa for The Grand Finale, sound-tracked this year by Seth Troxler, Eats Everything and Jamie Jones.

BUDDHA FESTIVAL

When: 14 May Where: Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh

The new version of the ancient Kaushambi, which was frequently adored by the Buddha, is one of the holy places for the Buddhists all over the world. The old site of Kaushambi, one of the six most prosperous Indian cities in the Buddha's period, was visited by the Buddha in the sixth and ninth years after having attained enlightenment.

During his visits, Lord Buddha delivered several sermons at Kaushambi, thereby making it a center of learning for the Buddhists. Although the modern Kaushambi is only a shadow of its glorious past and not as highlighted and developed as it used to be, but still it is considered to be one of the major pilgrimages for the Buddhists. Buddha Festival will mark prayer ceremonies.

LIFE FESTIVAL 2014

When: May 23-25 Where: Ireland

An 18th century manor makes an arresting backdrop for Life Festival, the annual outdoor event in Ireland's County Westmeath, with lakes and woodland spilling out from the main area. This year, organisers have plumped for a mix of house (Dixon, Maya Jane Coles, DJ Koze), techno (Ben Klock, Rodhad, Nina Kraviz) with some favourites including Groove Armada and LFO.

There's also a healthy sprinkling of Irish talent, including techno vet Sunil Sharpe and Hivern Disc affiliate New Jackson, whose live show was one of the highlights of this year's RA party at The Twisted Pepper in Dublin.