Traditions, cultures and flavours from across the globe.
Everyone loves a good party, but the more you travel, the more you realize no two parties are alike. Every country has its own national celebration. We couldn’t feature every single one, but we did want to highlight some of…
It’s no secret that Thailand is famous for wellness. It’s a nation that has pioneered affordable spa treatments, rejuvenating health techniques, and the pristine resort experience. But there’s so much more that makes Thailand an incredible destination for wellness than…
As Turin, Italy gears up for Grand Final night of the world’s biggest song competition, let’s go back a few years to 2018, when it was hosted in another historic European capital. Lisbon’s Baixa district is all very business as…
When I travel, I look for local experiences to enhance my trip by learning about the locals and their culture. I think local experiences add authenticity, and are great learning experiences that I keep with me for the rest of…
Both my trips to India were unique and unforgettable. The first of these wonderful experiences was when my friend and I decided to go to the Osho Center in Pune for a 10 day meditation. This spiritual experience left a…
Lhasa is known as the “the roof of the world” for good reason. It’s almost 3,700m above sea level. I had followed the advice on how to acclimatize to the altitude (this wasn’t my first rodeo), but after flying in…
I went to Norway on a FAM in June 2016, so I decided to visit Moscow afterwards since Russia is nearby. In Moscow, my hotel was located five metro stops from the famous Red Square. The hotel gave me directions…
Travel is the greatest passion I have in life and likely always will be. I am a true globetrotter and definitely more of a traveller than a tourist. I don’t collect keychains or postcards when I travel; I collect moments…
Back in 2004, I was assigned to build a resort in Northern Laos on the banks of the Mekong River. This eco-lodge with safari tents, thatched roof, and an individual solar panel to produce electricity in each room was the…
As an avid runner, I always make room for my running shoes and gear when I travel, with the best intentions to fit in a few runs while I am away. If I am honest, the gear doesn’t always make…
In June 2016 I met up with my son in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand for a three-week trip that would take us through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Aidan had just completed a month of volunteer work in Laos and was…
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