It is a haunting and unforgettable sight. Thousands of subterranean life-size terracotta warriors and horses, lined up in perfect form, forever pledging allegiance to a long dead Chinese Emperor. In the ancient city of Xian, China, one of the world’s…
With the end of winter, Indians nationwide celebrate the coming of summer. The Holi Festival of Colour is symbolic to this change of season and is observed on the full moon day in Phagun (12th) month in Hindu calendar, which usually…
Many North Americans believe two things about travel to Australia that tend to put them off about travelling there. One is that it is too far to go to and the other is that you wouldn’t want to go there…
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…
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…
As the plane descended over Brazil’s most famous city, I peered out the window with a childlike giddiness as I took in the striking scenery. With mountains that rise out of the sea, hidden coves, and sandy beaches, I was…
Photo: East Rift Valley National Scenic Area, Taiwan For most of us when we think of Taiwan we think of the capital Taipei and a large crowded city, but there is so much more beyond Taipei. Visually breathtaking, Taiwan is a…
Hong Kong is just one of those cities you have to visit, at least once, in your lifetime. There’s literally too much to do, to see, and to eat! It’s a city which can actually be a trip unto itself,…
For many years, Goway’s Financial Controller, Bill Humphrey had wanted to travel to Namibia, ever since discovering that the country’s capital’s airport code was a match to his initials. The capital and main city of Windhoek’s Airport is WDH, the same…
Causing quite a Papua New Guinean spectacle in New York City in earlier this summer were Huli Wigman, Mr Mundiya Kepanga and New Ireland Malagan mask carver Mr Fabian Paino. Dressed in their traditional ‘bilas’ they caught the attention of…
I’m in awe! I remember a few years back, I was sent this viral video on “great places you absolutely must visit” and these incredible rainbow hued hills of the Danxia Landform Park were one of the images. That image…
The Philippines offers an incredibly diverse mix of cultures, traditions and sights, each seemingly intended to entice and intrigue… and is a perfect place for the adventure seeker. Beautiful, exotic, lush and with more than 7,000 islands packed to the…
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