Culture Talk

The Haka: More Than Just A War Dance

By , June 3, 2019

For most people, the Haka is synonymous with the culture of New Zealand. This brings about the question of what exactly the Haka is. Why is this war dance so de...

The Cultural Triangle Of Sri Lanka

Withing the three historic capitals in central Sri Lanka, you'll find myria...

5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Travelling The World In A Hija...

I wear a hijab by choice and love travelling; on one hand, travelling aroun...

Celebrate Good Times, Afghan Style

Let’s have a look at what Afghans celebrate and how.

Travel Talk: Claire Sancelot On Reducing Carbon Footprint Wh...

Determined to make a change, Claire Sancelot adopted a zero waste lifestyle...

Myanmar: The Home They Never Knew

By , June 19, 2019

I had doubts prior to confirming my trip to Myanmar, but with a dream of seeing Bagan flirting in my...

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...

The Haka: More Than Just A War Dance

By , June 3, 2019

For most people, the Haka is synonymous with the culture of New Zealand. This brings about the quest...

10 Indian Cities Famous For Its Amazing Food

By , May 14, 2019

Indian food is usually identified for its spiciness. From the chole bhature (fried bread) of North I...

World Brews: What Do Eggs, Butter, Sand, & Spice Have T...

By , May 13, 2019

We explore some of the unique ways people drink coffee around the world. From using sand as a heat s...

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...

Ramadan Etiquette For Non-Muslim Tourists

By , May 8, 2019

From sunrise to sunset, Ramadan sees Muslims fasting from food and water. Travel during this period ...

Exploring Bhutan’s Famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery

By , April 21, 2019

Tiger’s Nest Monastery is one of the main cultural, religious, and tourist destinations of Bhutan....

The Geishas Of Kyoto, Japan’s Gion Neighbourhood

By , April 18, 2019

Geishas, contrary to how they’ve been perceived in Western society, are skilful entertainers who m...

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...