With global coronavirus (covid-19) travel restrictions in place, many of us are facing the new norm of self-isolating and social distancing, which means many hours to fill at home. These tight restrictions mean we won’t be travelling for a while, but that’s not to say we can’t participate in a […]
Experiences
Greek Koulourakia (butter cookies) Recipe
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, […]
Christmas Traditions Around the World
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 […]
American Thanksgiving History and Traditions Explained
Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, millions of Americans gather for a Thanksgiving Day feast, filled with family, friends, turkey and pumpkin pie. People all over the country travel far and wide to gather around a table to give thanks with their closest family and friends. However, the […]
6 tips on how to be more sustainable when travelling
As travellers, we’ve all learned that visiting the iconic destinations and lesser-known locales is a gift we’re always grateful to experience. When exploring our glorious world, it’s important that we always care about the people and places that our visits touch. At its core, sustainability in relation to travel (eco-tourism) […]
The Perks of Solo Travel
All too often, we hear of people cancelling travel plans due to not having someone to travel with. It’s as if travelling alone isn’t even considered as an option – perhaps due to concerns about being lonely, bored and safety. However, travelling alone can be one of the most rewarding […]