Author Archives: Jay Meintjes

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Jay Meintjes
Jay is an avid traveller and writer who loves to immerse herself in local cultures and new experiences. She strives to find a new adventure in every day.

The Sardine Run of Cebu, Philippines

By , June 17, 2019

What’s not widely known is that the Philippines hosts a sardine run. It’s set in the beautiful s...

Home Of The Three Wise Men In Amidiya, Iraqi Kurdistan

By , June 13, 2019

Amidiya (or Amedi) in Iraqi Kurdistan is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, but the reason to...

Cruising Down The River Nile

By , May 30, 2019

During Victorian times, the only way to see Egypt’s features was by taking a cruise down the Nile....

Manama, Bahrain: The Middle East’s Party Capital

By , May 17, 2019

Bahrain is an island nation off Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast and the laws here are more relaxed. T...

Van Mieu: An 11th Century Temple Of Literature In Hanoi, Vi...

By , May 10, 2019

Van Mieu was founded in 1070 to honour the great Chinese philosopher Confucius. It became a prestigi...

The Stories Of India’s Haunted Bhangarh Fort

By , May 4, 2019

Bhangarh Fort is the only place in India that has been legally declared haunted. While the main attr...

Exploring The Summer Palace In Beijing, China

By , April 15, 2019

If ever you get the chance to visit China’s capital, pay the Summer Palace — a stunning lakeside...

The Cultural Triangle Of Sri Lanka

By , April 12, 2019

Withing the three historic capitals in central Sri Lanka, you'll find myriad Buddhist temples, stupa...