Whether you’re a fully fledged Irish, or just Irish for the day, chances are you’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. In fact, St Patrick’s is the only national day that is celebrated en masse around the world. While we’re all aware of the traditional wearing of green and shamrock decorations, […]
Experiences
The Best Places to Watch the Northern Lights in Norway
Up there with the likes of Mount Everest, the Great Barrier Reef, the Victoria Falls and the Grand Canyon amongst the great natural wonders of the world, for thousands of years the Northern Lights have captivated those lucky enough to witness them. Also referred to as Aurora Borealis or the […]
National Margarita Day Recipe!
Arguably one of the most favoured cocktails of all time is the zesty margarita. Served shaken, blended, or straight, this tequila-based cocktail even has its own glass! While the history behind this classic drink is a bit murky, one thing we can all agree on is that any time is […]
10 Wedding Traditions Around the World
Have you ever been at a wedding and wondered where the tradition of the tossing of the bouquet came from? Or ‘something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new’. It seems in Australia when it comes to weddings, we’ve adopted our own set of rituals and beliefs. In other […]
The 6 Best Ice Hotels in Scandinavia
If you’re into the Scandinavian lifestyle trend of “hygge” or cosiness, you might be seeking colder climates this winter to don your warmest jumpers. For travellers torn between snuggling indoors and experiencing the great outdoors, ice hotels offer a surefire way to combine luxury and novelty with frolicking in the […]
10 Cities You Need to Visit
New year, new you – we’ve heard that one before. However, at the Gobus family of brands, we’re all about setting goals of a different kind; those that will take you to new places and fill you with pinch-yourself moments that you’ll want to re-live over and over again. As […]