When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s most likely that images of green beer, Irish sayings and big green hats conjure in your mind, right? While all of this is well and good, there’s actually a lot information about the holiday’s origins and the Saint it celebrates annually on […]
Like most Greek holidays, food is at the epicentre of it. In the days leading up to Easter, it’s not an uncommon sight to see households preparing big meals for Easter Sunday and making these delicious traditional Koulourakia cookies. Characterised by its butter base, egg glaze and fluffy, airy texture, […]
Baking Christmas cookies, opening gifts and eating roast turkey are all Christmas traditions we’re all well accustomed to in the west, however, have you ever wondered what Christmas traditions there are around the rest of the world? Here, we’ve put together 8 Christmas traditions from around the world. Norway In […]
Peru is a land of fascinating rituals of the ancient kings, warm and friendly welcomes from the modern-day Peruvians, and mystical intrigue of ancient ruins, colourful customs and epic history to rival the early Greek and Roman civilisations. Travel beyond the standard South America tourist trail and get caught instead […]
Have you ever noticed how people come together over a cup of coffee? Not just in a social sense, all over the world there’s a real sense of unity that comes with sharing a cuppa joe with someone. To celebrate International Coffee Day, we’re sharing with you some of our […]
Is there anything more dreamy than a holiday to some of the world’s greatest wine regions? Rolling fields of vines, world-class cuisine and romantic wine tastings, set against jaw-dropping backdrops. You can count us in! Vineyards of South America If South America’s crisp whites and complex red are your flavour, […]