Not to belittle the history or the landmarks, but the food is arguably the main highlight of a France vacation. The French gave us modern cuisine and have cultivated the world’s foremost gastronomic culture, so you can expect excellent food when you travel through the country. Of course, there’s the question of what to eat […]
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RECIPE: Australian Lamington Cake
This festive season, whether hosting a party, bringing potluck to an event, or just having a delicious treat on hand, try serving an Australian lamington cake. Pretty simple to make, this butter cake is coated with chocolate and rolled in coconut. Lamington cake is said to have originally been named after Lord Lamington, who served […]
Jerusalem: Your Cultural Getaway for 2019
Many international travellers think of Israel as a nation of spiritual sights, where the histories of the world’s three great monotheistic religions come together to create a cultural landscape like no other. Diverse, spiritual, and always controversial, Israel travel offers a visit that believers and non-believers alike will never forget. Still, art and creativity are […]
Exploring the Medieval World of Robert the Bruce on Scotland Vacations
Recently, Netflix released Outlaw King, a medieval epic starring Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots who threw off English rule and successfully re-established the Scottish monarchy following William Wallace’s defeat at the hands of the English. If the film proves to be half as popular as 1995’s Braveheart, we might see […]
100 Years Since World War One: Battlefields of Europe
On November 11, 1918, the devastation of World War One finally ended. The “War to End All Wars” left the modern world in ruin, broke up some of the mightiest empires that had ruled the world, and was meant to be the final conflict between the great powers of Europe, proving how disastrous warfare in […]
Top 5 Experiences You Must Try on a Trip to South Korea
Although it’s small on the world map, South Korea has over 51 million citizens and a lot of culture to experience. You can wander through museums to see historical treasures and visit medieval palaces to learn about the country’s imperial past. However, it’s also important that you engage with Korea outside of museums and tourist […]
“Visit the Set” of Indigenous Culture and Landscapes on a Trip to Australia
Australia is a land of abundant wonders. As the recent Dundee campaign starring Danny McBride and the Hemsworth Brothers proved, it has an enviable natural landscape. It’s home to the icons of the Red Centre like Uluru/Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta/The Olgas, the incomparable majesty of the Great Barrier Reef, and the world-class cities of Sydney […]
Great Food Cities Around the World
Few things draw people to a destination like food. The chance to feast on the bold flavours of new nations and experience unique cultures through food is something to relish. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of great food cities around the world. If you’re a diehard foodie or simply enjoy a […]
Fascinating Indigenous Sites to Explore on Australia Tours
Australia may only be 117 years old as a nation, but it’s been home to humans for over 40,000 years and has fascinating sites associated with this long history. In fact, its Indigenous communities are some of the oldest civilizations on the planet. When you travel to Australia, you have a chance to engage with […]
Journey through the Ancient Roman Empire on Italy Vacations
In many parts of the world, you’re lucky enough to find a 200-year-old building, let alone a 2,000-year-old one. But not in Italy. Italy is chockfull of ancient ruins and historical marvels that are the envy of the rest of the world. That’s a part of what makes Italy so magnificent. When you embark on […]
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