Art and Culture

Jun 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Gauteng, the landlocked South African province surrounding Johannesburg, has a rich archeological and geological history. This history has created a…

Jun 20, 2019 • 8 min read

Blessed with year-round good weather, an unrivalled coastline and bountiful outdoor activities Queensland's Sunshine Coast merits are not lost on the…

Jun 20, 2019 • 2 min read

California cuisine focuses on locally sourced ingredients with good reason. So much is grown in the verdant valleys. From grapes for amazing wine to the…

Jun 19, 2019 • 5 min read

Arriving in New Orleans for a weekend can seem like turning up to a party in a time-warp. Folks sip cocktails on colonial-era balconies and restaurants…

Jun 18, 2019 • 5 min read

New York City will be the epicenter of global LGBTQ+ celebrations as WorldPride heads to the Big Apple. From celebrations honoring the 50th anniversary of…

Jun 18, 2019 • 3 min read

Tourist trap or worthwhile attraction? We all hesitate about before shelling out cash for tickets, and let's be honest – not all sights are worth the hype…

Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read

If the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and…

Jun 14, 2019 • 2 min read

London has a ridiculous number of sights, activities and events to enjoy. You can’t possibly cram it all in to a short visit, so it's best not to try…

Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read

Just an hour north of Paris by high-speed train, and with fast, direct rail links to London and Brussels, Lille makes an accessible, eco-friendly city…

Jun 13, 2019 • 3 min read

With its expansive deserts, enchanting rock formations, colossal mountain ranges and miles and miles of coastline, the western US is tailor-made for…

Jun 12, 2019 • 4 min read

In the space of three years, US-Cuban relations have gone from cagey cooperation to the tetchy squabbling of yore. On June 4, the Trump administration…

Jun 12, 2019 • 4 min read

Copenhagen is fantastic any time of year, but there's something special about summer in this vibrant city. The season may be short, but it can certainly…

Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read

It’s the biggest arts fest on the planet, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Throughout summer world-class music, theatre, comedy, dance,…

Jun 12, 2019 • 7 min read

Come peak festival season (May to September), the scene has become saturated with slightly sunburned, flower-crown-clad, welly-boot-wearing merrymakers at…

Jun 11, 2019 • 4 min read

South America knows how to throw a party, and when it comes to gay pride, the region puts some of the biggest celebrations in the world, drawing activists…

Jun 11, 2019 • 6 min read

Summer’s here, which means it’s time to don your sequins, hit the streets and celebrate diversity at a Pride parade or festival.

Jun 11, 2019 • 6 min read

You don’t have to look too far for thrilling cuisine or a decent drink in the vast wonderland of Ontario.

Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read

After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. Or you could hit the ground running …

Jun 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Bahia, one of the largest states in Brazil, is home to a wide variety of different sceneries and cultures, and its southern coast is particularly rich in…

Jun 10, 2019 • 6 min read

A two-hour drive north of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv lies the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, site of the worst nuclear accident ever recorded and recently back…

Jun 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Hot town, Summer in the city, Back of my neck gettin’ dirty and gritty ... For many New Yorkers, the words of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s classic ring all too…

Jun 7, 2019 • 5 min read

Rotterdam wins all the plaudits for its innovative drinking and dining scene, but the adjacent city of Schiedam is in a league of its own when it comes to…