Travel: What's on worldwide

Picardy, France

12 October. The First Pumpkin Festival, at the Jardins de l'Abbaye de Valliores, is dedicated to the flowers, fruits, spices and vegetables of bygone days. Those who attend will have a chance to taste original dishes by local chefs based on almost forgotten ingredients.

Aberdeen, Scotland

9-18 October. This year's Aberdeen Alternative Festival is headlined by Emmylou Harris, Mike Scott, Spiritualized and the James Taylor Quartet. A strong comedy programme includes David Baddiel, Mark Little, Bob Downe and the Reduced Shakespeare Company - presenting an abridged version of the Bible. More than 20,000 are expected to flock to the 100 or so events.

Berlin (above), Germany

Until 12 October. The Bauhaus Archiv/Museum fur Gestaltung has an exhibition of stoneware from the famous Velten factory, that was active from 1919 to 1931. The Bauhaus strongly influenced the factory and used it to produce new designs, many of which are on display.

Maidstone, England

11-12 October. Leeds Castle is the venue for the British National Ploughing Championships next weekend. Up to 250 ploughmen from throughout Great Britain will compete in the championships, which include vintage tractor and horse ploughing, demonstrations and crafts.

Adelaide, Australia

5-12 October. The Tasting Australia Festival involves great chefs and wine experts leading the uninitiated through Master Classes for every interest. With accompaniment from the International Barossa Music Festival, the eight days promise to be a feast for all the senses.

Prambanan, Indonesia

6 October. The Ramanyana ballet, a traditional dance drama based on the classic Hindu epic, will take place on an open-air stage with Hindu temples and Mount Merapi as the backdrop. The whole sequence takes four nights and includes performances of the Abduction of Shinta and Hanuman's Mission.