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Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I was born in such a magical place. I was born in a country covered in ice and snow. A country where wolves still run wild. And where you can travel for miles on end, companied with nothing but the purest of nature. Finland itself is a unique… Continue reading Go Explore the Finnish Lapland
Ever hear of a fixed-gear bike race where downing a vermouth is part of the course? Or an erotic workshop that advertises itself by promoting the prospect of drinking vermouth? Welcome to Barcelona, where the resurgence of this once old man drink has reached epic proportions. Not only can it be found in the trendiest bars,… Continue reading Barcelona’s Vermouth Craze
When I think of the Greek island of Santorini, I think of blue skies, sparkling waters and bleach-like white buildings with those pretty bright blue dome roofs. All of the above made me think that Santorini would be a lounge by the ocean type of island getaway — a lie on a sun lounger, breathing… Continue reading Wow, it’s high up here on beautiful Santorini
On the road with traveller, Luke Hero. Luke shares his personal experience travelling Myanmar with a friend – What’s the cheapest way to travel across Myanmar? The old train network. Myanmar’s train network was first introduced in 1877 when Myanmar was a British colony. Since then the train network has expanded to cover a great deal of… Continue reading Travelling Across Myanmar By Train
The capital of Sabah is not only the main gateway to East Malaysia, it is also a treasure trove of natural wonders ranging from lush rainforests to a teeming marine park. City slicker Karen Tee takes a break from the concrete jungle to spend a few days in Kota Kinabalu. By Karen Tee – Most… Continue reading Escaping the Crowd in Kota Kinabalu
From the inimitable Angkor Wat in Siem Reap to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and the unforgettable sight of hundreds of saffron-robed monks collecting alms at sunrise in Luang Prabang, you are bound to leave each of these cities with memories galore. Make your trip even more special with these off the beaten track… Continue reading An Alternative Guide to Southeast Asia’s Most Exotic Cities
From Siberia to Guatemala, we share 5 amazing experiences to try around the world that is well worth adding to your bucket list. Exhilarating and not your average run-of-the mill activities, these are great bucket list ideas for those up for truly great adventures that leave a genuinely, lasting impression. 1. Storm-chasing in the USA… Continue reading 5 Amazing Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
It’s everyone’s dream. A deserted island. Warm sand. Lush trees. Clear blue water as far as the eye can see. A place where you and your loved one can relax in your own private version of paradise. We give you four secret islands in Asia where you can do just that. Yakushima, Japan Arriving at… Continue reading Asia’s Secret Islands
We wanted to experience another side of Japan. We had overindulged in the heady consumerism of Tokyo and needed a break from that fast-paced city. And so it was decided: we’d spend one night in a traditional Japanese monastery in the hope of experiencing something simple; peaceful. About Mount Koya Mount Koya seemed like the… Continue reading A Night in a Monastery: Mount Koya, Japan