Everyone has their own way of ringing in the New Year. For some, it’s an opportunity to get dressed up at a fancy event. Meanwhile, others prefer to hit the bars, whilst some are content to sit on the sofa with a box of chocolates watching the fireworks on...
Festivals and Events
We visit some of the most fascinating cultural festivals in the world. Join us in exotic destinations across the planet for a window on local culture and customs, special events and some of the world’s most colourful and sometimes bizarre festivals.
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10 Interesting Facts About the Olympics (5 minute read)
29 July 2021. The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing, albeit a year late and without crowds in the stadia. With everything that has happened in the world since March 2020, it has been incredibly uplifting to watch the world’s greatest sporting spectacle finally get underway in Japan. Whether...
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Egypt News: Mummies on the Move (6 minute read)
15 April 2021. You may well have seen videos of the event online or on TV. On the 3 April 2021, a huge parade took place in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. The eyes of the world once again turned to the country for its ancient treasures. In this...
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Japan’s Cherry Blossom: Everything You Need to Know (7 minute read)
Japan’s famous cherry blossom has been in the news this week. Thanks to climate change, it’s blooming earlier and earlier, and 2021’s bloom is believed to be the earliest since the 1400s. Traditionally, the season doesn’t start until mid-April, meaning it has arrived a good two or three weeks...
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5 things that we can’t wait to be doing again in 2021 (8 minute read)
There’s no denying that 2020 hasn’t been the best year for travel, with the COVID-19 pandemic severely limiting our ability to explore new places. Whilst being stuck at home has been quite boring, it has also given us plenty of time to think about what we’ve missed most about...
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The 6 Best Places to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico (7 minute read)
It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to ghosts, pumpkins, witches and oversized cobwebs. Over in Mexico, it’s a slightly different story as they roll out sugar skulls and marigolds for the Day of the Dead. Dating back to pre-Hispanic times, Dia de Muertos is a...
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Six Alternative Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve
For many, New Year’s Eve is a night to dress up and party into the early hours. For others, it’s a quiet night in with loved ones, watching the festivities unfold with a blanket and hot drink. But if you’re looking for something a little different this year, we’re...
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Eight Christmas Dishes From Around the World
There are plenty of traditions when it comes to Christmas. From decorating the tree and hanging up stockings, to sending cards and singing carols. Yet one of the traditions most eagerly awaited has to be Christmas dinner. No matter where you may live in the world, food always has...
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10 of the Most Popular Festivals in India
Alongside its spectacular monuments, iconic wildlife and mouthwatering cuisine, India is a land famous for its festivals. Held throughout the year, these vibrant events offer visitors a chance to see India’s culture at its very best. But with hundreds to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to the 10...
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What to Expect of the Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka is a very spiritual country, and this can be seen across the nation. Whether it be the Catholic saint effigies you find scattered throughout Colombo or the many Hindu temples of Jafna and Trincomalee. However, the religion that’s most widely followed is Buddhism, with numerous pagodas, temples...
