Ireland Rugged Landscapes Steeped in Ancient Traditions
Epic scenery, buzzing cities, thrilling experiences and warm welcomes… the island or Ireland delivers all this, and more! The Wild Atlantic Way From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the safe haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast or Ireland on the world’s longest defined coastal touring route.
Culture, Colour And A Global Gathering At Gawai Festival
I stood with my blowpipe at the ready. “Gather strength from your core and aim high,” Agus advised. “We are excited to have an Australian team enter the competition and best of luck to you”, he added with a broad smile. With all my might I blew from my stomach as instructed and hit the
Discovering Mural Art in Singapore
One of the most creative ways to decorate the walls of a building is mural art. Singapore is home to a number of wall paintings that tell the story of the different areas and communities. Mural hunting is a way for visitors to explore Singapore. Little India “Madan Mogra, Jasmine of the City” by multi-disciplinary
Exploring Serangoon
Singapore is a popular getaway for many Indonesians. The city state is easy to reach and offers everything a traveller’s heart desires, from state-of-the-art shopping malls to a vibrant culinary scene and numerous sights and attractions. The bustling colourful artery Serangoon Road is one of Singapore’s most charismatic throroughfares. Now the pulsating centre of Little
Eventful Months in Singapore
Singapore never runs short of exciting things to do, see, taste and explore. Here is a selection of events coming up in the next months – you will be spoilt for choice! FOOD Singapore Food Festival 14 to 30 July, 2017 Various locations across Singapore The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is a celebration of the
History, Natural Beauty and Wildlife in East Java
Steeped in history, dominated by towering volcanoes and dotted with national parks, coffee and tea plantations, East Java has a lot to offer in a small area. My first stop was Surabaya and the sprawling harbor of Tanjung Perak, lined with warehouses and crowded with trucks, it is a port for both Bugi schooners and
Coffee, Culture and History in Blitar
Blitar, a small city in East Java, around 165 kilometers away from Surabaya, is mainly known as the childhood home of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno and his final resting place. More than that, however, Blitar has been a coffee-producing area since the mid-19thcentury. The Karanganjar Coffee Plantation, better known under Keboen Kopi Karanganjar orDe Karanganjar Koffieplantage, was
Sacred Swings and Ancient Ways at Usaba Sambah Ceremony
Karangasem Regency in East Bali is an area of intense beauty dominated by Bali’s highest and most sacred volcano. Mt Agung’s 3,142-metre peak, and its dramatic foothills and valleys shaped by centuries of lava flows, combine to create a landscape unrivalled anywhere in Bali. The great mother temple of Besakih sits perched against this wondrous
Family Vacations at Alila
Alila Hotels & Resorts believes in immersive family journeys, designed for memorable moments. Here are the best of their curated experiences across the portfolio. In keeping with Alila’s philosophy, each personalized programme has a sense of place which celebrates the local community and its environment. BEST FOR FAMILY VACATIONS – Alila Anji – China In
A Journey Into the Heart of Ma’Anyan Country
“We believe that the human body is inhabited by a life giving spirit. We call this an amirue. When a person dies, his or her spirit becomes an adiau, just for the time of its journey to the place where the amirue resides. During the nine days of the Ijame ceremony we help the adiau
The Coral Beauty of Northern Sulawesi
The Coral Triangle is an area so rich in sea life that it is known as the global center of marine biodiversity. Stretching north to the Philippines, west to Sumatra and east to the Solomon Islands, the Coral Triangle is where the Pacific and the Indian Oceans meet. Over 500 species of reef-building corals can
Celebrating International Hobbit Day in Middle Earth
Every year on 22 September, J.R.R. Tolkien fans all over the world celebrate International Hobbit Day. On this day – albeit in different years – two of the writer’s most beloved characters, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, were born. In Tolkien’s fictional Middle Earth, the Hobbits are the most wondrous creatures: they are happy-go-lucky “halflings” with
Oktoberfest Celebrations Around The World (Besides Munich)
The famous Munich Oktoberfest has its roots in 1810 when it was held for the first time as part of the celebrations for a royal wedding. Nowadays, it is still one of the biggest folk festivals around the world – it is all about getting together with family and friends, drinking beer and having a
