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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Europe is the perfect destination for the holiday season. The Christmas Markets offer a magical, traditional reminder of what this time of year is all about. The hand-built wooden stalls are decorated in garland and twinkling lights; vendors sell handcrafted gifts, painted ornaments, homemade candles, […]
It’s one thing to travel the world and see all the sites, however to really experience a destination, you need to get to know and live like the locals. Travelling on a tight itinerary can make this difficult, but not impossible. Attending annual events in different locations all over the […]