Burning Man or Ibiza?

[Malika Fantasy]

On this forum, I have seen a lot people arguing for both "clans'


But from reading the forums, there some a fair amount of people that have been or to ibiza and burning man.
My main travell in 2015 will involved one of those two. $$ is not much of an issue, except maybe the fact of beinng self-reliant at Burning Man. I can't imagine driving for 4 days both ways.
This would be a personal travel and not something I want to gain any money from it

I am not looking to do drugs( which I know is almost an oxmioron while wanting to go to these places. but just to experiment something different and not be judge

 

[Chloë.]

I'd recommend Ibiza simply based on the area.
Location-wise "Burning Man" you're in a desert for several days with no place to go unless you're willing to drive the distance. I'm not sure how most people do it, but after 2-3 DAYS? I was ready to explore something else.
The only reason I'd push for Ibiza is because it is a place and not simply an event.
If for some reason you get completely tired of the party scene, you can go frolick in the water and chill out or explore what else Spain has to offer you, in other areas. (Barcelona perhaps? )
I would say that if you're more into art installations and general appreciation for the type of unbelievable creativity you will see, Burning Man is definitely for you.
The music is also a lot more indie than EDM I'd say, so it just depends on your preference.

 

[benstt]

Burning man is an event, but you shouldn't think of it as attending, you should think about participating and contributing. Creating art, being part of the trading economy there, and so on.

And some heavy duty camping to boot.

http://overyonderlust.com/must-know-burning-man-tips-for-newbies/

 

[quicksilver]

If you're just looking to dance and have fun, definitely Ibiza (or a similar locale). Burning Man is a lot more involved and requires a lot of planning - and doesn't offer consistent dance music.

There are a number of good dance music festivals you could consider too, depending on when you'll be going. The Winter Music Conference in Miami, (http://wintermusicconference.com/) in March, is awesome. Most of the biggest electronic DJs in the world will be there, it's a week long, there are multiple inexpensive parties all through the day, every day. The Sonar Festival in Barcelona (http://sonar.es/en/2015/) is awesome, a mix of electronic and indie music (mostly electronic) combined with art and multi-media installations. And while I've never been to the BPM Festival in Mexico (BPM: http://www.thebpmfestival.com/), friends have gone and have nothing but good things to say - it's all electronic and a week long at least.

These all have balanced schedules, with events during the day and evening, so you could dance all day with needing drugs to stay awake or keep you going.

 

[happ]

Burning Man sounds pretentious now and Ibiza touristy.

 

[Chloë.]

Burning Man sounds pretentious now and Ibiza touristy.

Honestly, it kind of is. You can't go to Burning Man without doing some solid research AND work (you have to pack so much..).

I'd say screw it and go be a gypsy all over Ibiza.

 

[Chloë.]

If you're just looking to dance and have fun, definitely Ibiza (or a similar locale). Burning Man is a lot more involved and requires a lot of planning - and doesn't offer consistent dance music.

There are a number of good dance music festivals you could consider too, depending on when you'll be going. The Winter Music Conference in Miami, (http://wintermusicconference.com/) in March, is awesome. Most of the biggest electronic DJs in the world will be there, it's a week long, there are multiple inexpensive parties all through the day, every day. The Sonar Festival in Barcelona (http://sonar.es/en/2015/) is awesome, a mix of electronic and indie music (mostly electronic) combined with art and multi-media installations. And while I've never been to the BPM Festival in Mexico (BPM: http://www.thebpmfestival.com/), friends have gone and have nothing but good things to say - it's all electronic and a week long at least.

These all have balanced schedules, with events during the day and evening, so you could dance all day with needing drugs to stay awake or keep you going.

BPM is amazing! I mean even if you get tired of the scene, you can venture off for awhile. There's also Ultra Miami which is in March if you need a slightly shorter EDM fix. Or hit up Rio for Carnival. Absolutely bananas.

 

[VIPhunter]

Burning man is an event, but you shouldn't think of it as attending, you should think about participating and contributing. Creating art, being part of the trading economy there, and so on.



http://overyonderlust.com/must-know-burning-man-tips-for-newbies/

Um yeah. That sounds super.

I'd love to blow my vacation on BM.

 

[happ]

Go to Israel, seriously, safe, modern with an incredible history and sites to see. great weather, great party scene and cool people. you'll love it. The israelis are the masters of safety, there could be war all around them and the country is still safer than toronto. Lots of people go there for vacation. Dont think its anymore expensive to go there than say Ibiza. Check out the flight cost on Priceline.