One of the best places to socialise and mix with locals when you're abroad is at a local watering hole. A bar or pub is an excellent place to make new friends or to understand the people and their culture. However,...
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in Europe. With so many famous destinations and sights, from the iconic ruins of Rome to the spectacular Tuscan countryside and the picturesque canals of Venice, you’re sure to...
Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, with many famous cities, such as Rome, Venice and Florence. However, these places can get quite expensive and crowded, so to escape the hordes, why to check...
Pristine waterways, artistic buildings and rich history give the city on water – Venice, a cult status for every traveller. It’s a city which had the audacity to build marble palaces, gigantic churches and heritage hotels on water canals....
People around the world have developed unique traditions of table manners and dining etiquette. Much like any other form of etiquette, it’s incredibly important to respect and follow these customs when you’re travelling abroad.
Dining abroad can often make people...
Hot springs and baths are a popular destination for wellness tourism and recreation. They have been used for centuries around the world as social and therapeutic spaces. While public bathing may not be so popular anymore there are still...
There are some foods that are universally enjoyed across the world. Some excellent examples include ice cream, tea, or sandwiches. However, doughnuts around the world are remarkably inconsistent.
The sugary, circular pieces of fried dough (with a hole in the...
The world is full of stunning libraries, while we may have already looked at some of the most beautiful libraries around the world, there are plenty of others. Libraries are inviting cultural spaces, whether they are filled with gilded...
Reading a good book can transport you to another time and place, but so can a visit to one of the world many beautiful libraries. Filled with knowledge and splendour, just standing amidst these incredible books can be an...
There are lots of beautiful literary cities around the world filled with book themed sculptures, fountains, bookstores, and even buildings, but that is a list for another day. In the wake of recent Book Lovers Day (9 August), let's instead look...