A stay at Tangalooma Island Resort offers the tranquility of a beach getaway, a glimpse into Queensland’s history, a chance to meet the wildlife of Moreton Bay, and so much more… all amidst the comfort and convenience of a modern island resort just 40 minutes from Brisbane, Australia. Tangalooma’s greatest claim to fame, however, is […]
Archive December 2014
Waiter, Where’s the Fly in My Soup?
Have a taste for the unusual? Why not try a new cafe that serves up insects! Siem Reap, Cambodia now features a cafe specializing in ‘Insect Tapas’. Bugs Café, run and co-owned by Marjolaine Blouzard, former operations manager of the Casa Angkor Hotel, features a wide variety of insect dishes. The cafe itself has a […]
The Sights and Sounds of Khajuraho Dance Festival
If a time warp can transport us to any era in the universe, I would love to be witness to the sound of a hammer and chisel on stone by medieval sculptors, carving and displaying the erotica of yore at the world famous temples in Khajuraho. Fortunately for us, in present day it is possible […]
RECIPE: Braised Pork on Rice
This Taiwanese meat dish is best served with rice. Just add some cooked greens and Japanese radish pickle, and you have a complete, protein-filled meal. Ingredients: 1kg pork Half bowl soy sauce, quarter bowl dark soy sauce, Large piece rock sugar Half bowl dried onion 2 star anise 2 tablespoons dried garlic 2 tablespoons dried […]
10 Ways Volcanoes are Cool in Iceland
Iceland is famous for its volcanoes and the country continues to see hot volcano action with an ongoing fissure eruption at the Holuhraun lava-field, north of Vatnajökull Glacier. Icelanders, however, have learned to harness the power of their fiery friends. Here are 10 pretty amazing things that you might see on your next Iceland tour: […]
South America: Just How Big Is It?
A common question for visitors to South America is related to the feasibility of land travel. Is getting around via car or bus a good option to connect to multiple destinations? While of course possible, often this would involve travel of more than 12 hours or even multiple days to reach top destinations. Unfortunately, there […]
Hells Angels Have Nothing on Iceland’s Forebears!
If you think the Hells Angels attitude is a modern phenomenon, delve a little into the history of Iceland, where the sons of anarchy from a thousand years ago are now national heroes. Writer Joe Yogerst shares his account on one of the more interesting aspects of his visit to Iceland. Iceland was settled by […]
‘Ice Capades’ on Film
Documenting one of the largest research stations in Antarctica, the film Antarctica – A Year on the Ice, offers an amazing look into this fascinating area of the world. Filmed in the Ross Island region, home to two of the biggest and most famous research stations – McMurdo and Scott Base, the documentary chronicles a […]
Photo Journal: Scenes of Ecuador
Here are a few photo’s from a recent trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The mainland of Ecuador is definitely worth several days or a week exploring Quito and the surrounding villages like Otavalo.
From Honeymoon to BABYmoon: Top 5 Resorts for This ‘Growing’ Trend
Most newlyweds treat themselves to a honeymoon after their wedding. Now becoming popular are parents-to-be treating themselves to a “baby-moon”, a relaxing and/or romantic destination for couples who want to squeeze in one last trip before their child is born. We have hand-picked a list of the top 5 resorts that cater to couples celebrating […]
