The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos fiesta is underway in Mexico and the Mexican diaspora. Imbued with many rituals and ceremonies, it’s a fiesta to celebrate life not death, and the lives of long-gone beloved ancestors. For those of us in other parts of the world, it’s as good an excuse … Read more
Our Kakadu National Park guide gives you a taste of the many things to do at Kakadu – from swims in refreshing waterholes and cruises on serene rivers and mangroves teeming with wildlife and birdlife to hikes through dramatic gorges up to rocky escarpments to absorb ancient art and awe-inspiring views. Spending a week driving … Read more
Our essential Aboriginal Australia reading list includes books on the world’s oldest living culture covering archaeology, history, art, agriculture, and the food of Indigenous Australians. These are the must-read books if you want a deeper, more immersive and more enriching experience when you travel Australia.
The best Luang Prabang boutique hotels to book to absorb the history, culture and beauty of this well preserved UNESCO World Heritage listed old town include handsome French colonial-era residences of late kings, a former royal summer house, and the old French Governor’s residence of the 1900s. Lovely Luang Prabang received its UNESCO World Heritage … Read more
Some good reasons to travel to Iran include everything from the heavenly food and hospitable people to the rich history and enchanting architecture. Iran has always been great value for foreigners with euros, however, of added value now is the opportunity to give back to people currently suffering from economic sanctions. As advocates of responsible … Read more