Art and Culture

Aug 30, 2019 • 6 min read

Cinema is known as le septième art (the 7th art) in France, and Paris has played a starring role in its evolution, today hosting some 900 film shoots per year…

Aug 29, 2019 • 7 min read

In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame. Here are our suggestions on where to celebrate the holiday in Mexico.

Aug 29, 2019 • 7 min read

Malawi may be associated with its beach towns, desert islands, likeable people and safaris, but its mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.

Aug 29, 2019 • 6 min read

Liberia has mountains to climb, cities to explore, sandy beaches to play on, surf to ride and national parks to search for enigmatic wildlife.

Aug 28, 2019 • 6 min read

Use this offbeat guide to Makati City to venture through the art scene, eateries, and retail hot spots in the selfie capital of the world.

Aug 28, 2019 • 4 min read

It’s a hard truth for ‘Burners’ that Burning Man puts a staggering amount of pollution in the air when it burns art sculptures, a temple, and its central…

Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read

Britain's first capital city is ideal for day trip; it's an hour from London and is full of history, charm and things to do.

Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read

From a charming Christmas market to an endless summer of festivals, here’s how to enjoy Estonia’s fairytale capital any time of year.

Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read

With the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan about to hit the target date, how close has Vancouver come to realizing its objective – and what does it mean for…

Aug 26, 2019 • 6 min read

The eagerly awaited third instalment of Tharik's Hajj diaries sees his experience of performing the Hajj proper.

Aug 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Squeezed between sophisticated Istria and scintillating Dalmatia, Croatia's;Kvarner Gulf suffers from middle sibling syndrome, never quite getting the…

Aug 23, 2019 • 4 min read

From seasonal sights and arts events to traditional festivals and tech expos, there is a lot happening in Tokyo in autumn.

Aug 23, 2019 • 4 min read

You’ve seen the photos: hundreds of floating fire lanterns lighting up the sky as small banana leaf boats with flowers, incense and candles drift down the…

Aug 23, 2019 • 5 min read

Toyama in central Japan is home to exquisite traditional handmade crafts. Visit artisans and pick up a rare souvenir on a craft tour of the region.

Aug 22, 2019 • 6 min read

Stephanie Yeboah guides us through her ultimate winter wardrobe for plus size queens featuring style and trend-driven outfits that keep you cosy yet cool.

Aug 22, 2019 • 4 min read

From seasonal events and inspiring sights to the city’s quirky side, here’s how to explore the best of Budapest in the autumn.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Denmark’s capital is trying to protect itself from overtourism. Help it out by visiting the best Copenhagen alternatives in Europe to escape the crowds.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Autumn is a lovely time to visit London, after the stuffy heat of summer has gone and before the frantic busyness of the festive period.

Aug 20, 2019 • 6 min read

Most probably can’t remember the first time they heard Johnny Cash’s voice. Chances are, his deep bass has been a constant rumble through your life for…

Aug 16, 2019 • 6 min read

From a smoky jazz club in Paris to the throbbing beats of Berghain in Berlin, we've got the perfect round up of dream destinations for your musical tastes.

Aug 16, 2019 • 4 min read

Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as…

Aug 16, 2019 • 5 min read

Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, is often forgotten by travellers keen to explore the territory’s famous glaciers and ice fields. While it’s true Nuuk is home…