Bonfires crackle, water balloons catapult from strategic hiding places and coloured powders tie-dye the world. It’s time for Holi! Despite its aesthetic recently being adopted by the Western festival scenes as a ‘trendy way to paint your...
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When you hire a car to go abroad with, there are several things that can go wrong. Of course, the chances of these things going wrong are very slim, but either way, it helps to be prepared and it also helps to know what to do in the event of an...
All around the world, February is truly the month of the carnival. From the colourful Italian stylings of the Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice), the monster parades visible in Germany during the Kölner Karneval (Cologne Carnival), and the...
ili is the new wearable translator from start-up company Logbar. This remarkable little device translates your words in less than a second, allowing you to speak with ease on your travels without delay or even needing a wi-fi connection! The ili...
As the East leaves its spookiest season of the Ghost Month behind, nights of wandering dead are just beginning for the West. Whether Dia de Los Muertos or All Hallow’s Eve, the darkening autumn nights are a time to indulge in ideas of the...
Pixabay You’ve worked hard all year to save up for that well deserved holiday, so your next decision is where to go. There are beautiful places in the UK but as we all know the weather is never guaranteed. Let’s face it, who wants to...
The term ‘paradise’ is one which, to say the least, is a little overused. The word has become low-hanging fruit for marketers and advertisers the world over, so you’d be forgiven for being unmoved and unconvinced when, in describing Bora Bora, we...
There are more than a few enticing options out there, when it comes to choosing a resort for a much-needed mid-winter getaway. However, few, if any, enjoy the heritage and reputation for excellence enjoyed by the Finnish Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.
The world has seemingly gone completely bonkers, and while not everyone can up and become an expat in the Med at the drop of a hat, most can afford to take a digital detox from the unpredictable politics and the impending end of humanity. Here, we...
With its mountainous terrain and lush flora, it’s world-renowned beaches and endless sunshine, St. Lucia’s almost otherworldly beauty is unmatched even by its neighbouring Caribbean islands. At 27 miles long by 14 miles wide, St. Lucia is small...
