Summer’s the best time to plan those unforgettable Barcelona holidays. During these warm sunny days, the European city is busy with cultural events, music festivals happening every other week, and delicious food. Barcelona Attractions in Pictures Standing on the terrace by the …
Berlin is quickly becoming Europe’s cultural capital, one of those special cities that are brimming with creativity, progressive values, and a history that’s been through the hero’s journey. I found Berlin unpretentiously charming with a vibrant nightlife and delicious food. …
Mention Rome and the Colosseum typically ranks high on must-visit lists of many travellers. The ancient amphitheatre, which is grandly adorned with stately Corinthian columns, is synonymous with the eternal city. Find out how you can make the most of …
Completing a journey to a site that is of utmost spiritual importance can be deeply transformative and rich with meaning. For Catholics, pilgrimages are important in the spiritual life journey, and a way of expressing penance or devotion to their …
There’s something special about exploring a place far off the typical tourist’s bucket list. Forget Paris, London or Munich. My recent trip to the Baltic trio of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania opened my eyes to a whole new side of …
It’s Ramadan season where, throughout the month (May 27 – June 25, 2017), Muslims around the world observe fasting, introspection and deep prayer. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for spiritual strengthening and personal development, when days are spent exercising …
By Christa Yeo – Omotenashi: Japanese for service and hospitality Google Translate could only tell me so much about this word. But to really know it took a night’s stay in a Hakone ryokan. Indulging in a reputable ryokan is …
Ayutthaya, a fascinating former Siamese capital with a long history and plenty of atmospheric ruins, is one of my all-time favourite places in Thailand. Whilst many people visit to see the historical sites, which are indeed very worthy, there are …
Did you know that Singapore played an important role in Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary movement in China? I had no clue! I only discovered this over a weekend exploring the Balestier Heritage Trail. Can’t say I’ve had any excuse to visit Balestier …
For picture postcard scenery and magical atmosphere you can’t beat the United Kingdoms. From the breath-taking countryside and the great British outdoors to arty urban centres and historic cities – there’s so much more to it than its capital. So …
