If you’re after a true-blue New Zealand holiday filled with lush nature, cool glaciers and some of the best coastal sunsets you’ll ever see, it’s high time you booked a trip to Aotearoa’s wild West Coast. Stretching along the west of the top half of the South Island, you won’t be short of epic adventures as you travel through its spectacular scenery. It’s perfect for nature-lovers, […]
Author: Natalie King
7 beautiful churches & cathedrals to visit along the Danube.
Europe is full of thousands of incredible churches and cathedrals, each with its own unique story behind it. No two are the same, with Europe having seen the development of different religions and therefore, the development of different kinds of architecture. What does remain a constant is just how breath taking they are. […]
How Bastille Day is celebrated around the world.
France’s National Day – commonly known as Bastille Day – is a time for the French to celebrate. From the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris to spectacular fireworks displays all over the country, la fête nationale is an unmissable event for both locals and tourists alike. However, it’s not just France who celebrates this monumental day. Bastille Day is celebrated around the world. Some countries have French roots ingrained in their history while others simply love an excuse to get behind the French culture. Prague, Czech Republic Prague began its French market in 2008, aptly named le marché du […]
Lighthouse Project – National Civil Rights Museum spotlight.
One of the Globus family of brands’ Lighthouse Project key pillars is Places, where our aim is to pay it forward. There are so many incredible parks, places, museums and monuments which we enjoy that are the result of previous generations who are passionately committed to preservation. The Lighthouse Project’s pay it forward method aims to stay light years ahead of […]
Nine things to eat & drink along the Danube.
There’s nothing better than diving headfirst into a new destination, especially by tasting and sipping the local fare along the way. Most of the time, you’ll find that food and/or drink is woven into a certain landmark’s history making it a key player! The Danube is a historic river in Europe’s history, flowing through most of […]
The history of Oberammergau.
Found deep in the heart of Bavaria is the charming town of Oberammergau. While small in size, the village boasts one of the biggest performances in Europe with a fascinating history to boot. The Passion Play is an eight-hour portrayal of the Passion of the Christ, taking you through his journey from his entry into Jerusalem to his […]