When you think of world cities a few places come to mind: Paris, London, Tokyo, Rome… they all have their places in the upper echelons of urban centres but there’s one place that can challenge them for status at the very top – and that is the symbol of the new world and much of Continue Reading
These days the new vacation hot spot is to go to in Peru is Machu Picchu. People land in Lima and jet out of town as quickly as they possibly can for the Inca trail. Everyone wants to re live the glory days of the Incas and not soak in some of the great Continue Reading
“What type of traveller are you?” is a legitimate question to ask, because we are all different. Some travellers like going off the beaten path and exploring the less-known, whereas others enjoy luxury and more touristy spots. The infograph below gives cute nicknames for each type of traveller. Which one are you? This fun and Continue Reading
China is truly a remarkable place and nowhere is more evident of this fact than the capital city of Beijing. While many would argue Hong Kong is more impressive, with its significant western influences up until only a few decades ago, Hong Kong is indeed a great city but is devoid of much Continue Reading
Like so many things in Japanese culture, the Japanese tea ceremony is governed by deeply rooted traditions and rules of conduct. If you are a visitor in Japan, this beautifully choreographed ritual of green tea will provide a real glimpse of the reverence that Japanese people have for tradition. Tea has long been valued in Continue Reading
