Asia is a land of captivating cultural contrasts, and the wildlife is just as fascinating and varied. From endangered tigers in India, playful giant pandas in China and also wise orangutans in Borneo, there is a whole host of wildlife in Asia to encounter. Here are just a few of the more special creatures and wildlife-rich […]
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Holi Festival: Colourful Facts to Know
Colour me happy India! Holi Festival is most definitely one for the bucket list and in 2018, falls on 1-2 March. Here are some colourful facts you must know about India’s Holi Festival. Holi Festival is the Hindu festival of colours and relates to ancient Hindu tales. One tales tells of a female Hindu demon named […]
Tour Sri Lanka and its Top 8 UNESCO Sites
The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka may be small, but it undoubtedly makes use of every inch for travellers wishing to tour Sri Lanka. The friendly nation is full of gems to discover – fantastically biodiverse jungles, verdant tea-plucking highlands, wildlife galore, delicious cuisine, ancient history and ruins, and pristine beaches. UNESCO has recognised […]
Is flying safe? Seven reasons why flying is the best way to travel
Over the last decade, air travel has received a lot of attention on the nightly news. A number of tragic global incidents have given travellers cause to ponder – is flying safe anymore? Sometimes, Mother Nature does not play nice and volcano eruptions, storms, and even bird strikes can cause lengthy delays and cancellations. This […]
A Guide to the Chinese New Year of the Dog
As we dust ourselves off from the Western festivities to welcome 2018, a quarter of the world is preparing for its own celebration, the Chinese New Year of the Dog. In Australia, we prepare the barbecue, in China more than 1.3 billion people prepare ‘lucky food’ for the New Year’s Eve Reunion dinner where families […]
Winter Olympics Wonderland: South Korea
Once again, the Winter Olympics are upon us. This year, the world’s eyes are upon Pyeongchang in South Korea. How much do you really know about the Winter Olympics? Or South Korea for that matter? Firstly, where is Pyeongchang? The host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics is in the northeast part of South Korea, […]