No matter where you are in the world, festivals are always a calendar event marked in diaries and prepared for months (or even years!) in advance. We love the strong community feel combined with special treats, celebratory activities and a buzzing atmosphere – with Japan being one such country that showcases 200,000 festivals every year! Although there are deep roots linked to China, Japan’s […]
An Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise along the enchanting Upper Danube is an experience like no other. With your choice of daily Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions, there are ample opportunities to dive into Europe’s most fascinating destinations, from its storybook towns to its captivating cities. As part of Avalon’s new Storyteller Series of Suite Ship sailings, you’ll also have the chance to cruise the Danube in the […]
Christmas has roast turkey; Hanukkah has latkes; Chinese New Year has longevity noodles…and ANZAC Day has ANZAC biscuits, with the classic, oat biscuit baked in droves come April 25. While well and truly woven into national cookbooks, the history behind the biscuit can be a little convoluted. For many years, it was widely believed that women back home in Australia and New […]
Eastern Canada is such a diverse region with so much to offer travellers and locals alike. With its French roots in Québec to the maritime area in Newfoundland, you won’t fall short of experiencing a variety of cultures, tasty local cuisine and hidden gems. Whilst most people may stick to more of the well-known places such as Toronto and Niagara Falls, we think there are […]
The Normandy region of France is most notable for its significant role in WWII, impressionist art and the sumptuous tapestry of fresh produce found in the area. If you haven’t seen this part of the world yet, or if you think you have, let us show you a different side to Northern France and […]
Japan is a seriously incredible country that ticks all the boxes when visiting – historic sites? Tick. Delicious food? Tick. Efficient public transport? Tick. Quirky activities? Tick. All this and more are woven together to form a culture that is guaranteed to make anyone fall in love with Japan; leading to travellers yearning for a return trip as soon as they’ve left. We’ve compiled a […]
