Around the World

We’re all environmentalists now. No more plastic straws or single-use water bottles. Less meat, more veg. Reduce, re-use, recycle. And everyone has a compost heap or at least a bokashi bucket. It's highly fashionable to be seen out on a bike. We’ve ditched our...

Traditionally a Hindu Religious Festival, Holi has become popular among non-Hindus as a celebration of joy, prosperity, happiness, and peace. Although followers observe Holi in various countries around the world, it all began in India, and this is where you wi...

The current hustle and bustle of our daily lives can leave us emotionally and physically exhausted. Technology is our greatest weapon, but also our biggest enemy. With everything at our fingertips, and being reachable 24/7, we need a little breathing room. Do ...

As they say in New Orleans “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Several cities around the world host fabulously colorful Mardi Gras parades; parties, food, dancing and general raucousness appear to be the order of the day for millions of revelers. Not everyone ...

Celebrating Carnevale di Venezia 2019 "a Carnevale ogni scherzo vale"* and if you misbehave more than usual this year, you can just "Blame The Moon" – this year’s theme for the Venetian Carnival. From 16 February till 5 March, Venice will be the most intoxica...