We often think of Europe and summer as two co-existing elements – with hot summer days stretching well into the night, lapping up Vitamin D with ocean swims, and never-ending gelato to cool down. But hang on…what’s not to love about winter time in Europe? Often overlooked, winter time has its own unique set of perks. Popular cities and attractions will […]
Jewish culture is an important part of many European countries’ histories, woven in with stories and landmarks that began over 2,000 years ago. Before World War II, the European Jewish population stood at around 9 million. Approximately 6 million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust with much of the remaining population emigrating […]
While Japan is widely known for being a superb culinary destination, it likely means you’ll have a never-ending list of food to try when you visit! Being Japan’s second largest city affords Osaka (and the wider Kansai region that it’s found in) a wide variety of food that the city prides itself on. There’s a popular saying that Osaka locals will spend […]
For nearly a century, we have cast a light on the world’s most fascinating places and people – inviting you to bask in their glory, intrigue and wonder. Now, through the Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, we’re also shining a light on a sea of needs for our planet, its […]
While small in size, New Zealand holds its own on the world gastronomy stage. Homegrown meat, carefully crafted dairy and plentiful kaimoana (seafood) are New Zealand’s big producers however the country is lucky enough to go beyond these categories. Planning on exploring New Zealand? Make sure you include these iconic New Zealand foods to wrap your taste buds around! New […]
One of our favourite things about France is the plethora of grand châteaux dotted around the country. The word château can be defined as a manor house, a castle, country or wine estate, or even a stately residence imitating a castle. As broad as the word is, there are over 40,000 châteaux so we have compiled a guide […]