Hitting the slopes of an active volcano
During the third week of June, the Luminato Festival combines artists and creators from varied fields and media into one of the most creativity-sparking and magnetic events you can imagine. Take in the genre-defying works of performance artist Marina Abramovic or immerse yourself in traditional Chinese Opera, as freshly reimagined by director Atom Egoyan. Altogether, the festival makes a... more »
“So tell me, Josh, why Krakow?” If I had a potato for every time a Cracovian asked me the above question I could have opened a vodka distillery and retired on the profits long ago. To the casual visitor to... more »
Yoga means union. It is the union between the body and soul, the self and the supreme, bringing people to a state of harmony and peace with themselves and the environment. Yoga, at its core is a system that... more »
Rajputana as Rajasthan was once known has been for centuries the homeland of the Rajputs, a fierce martial warrior clan. The clan which is renowned for its... more »
Every time I decide to write a new article, it’s amazing how absolutely nothing pops up in my head for the first few minutes. Then I start to think about the... more »
The Troodos mountains are fun to discover all year through. In the winter, they are transformed by a thick dusting of snow and even boast a short skiing season whilst in the summer, the cool clear mountain air and lower temperatures contrast sharply with the coastal resorts. The Marathas Valley has been carved over the centuries by the Setrachos, a small perennial river which rises high in the... more »
June is a huge month for Spain, and especially the Costa del Sol. Not only does Marbella host it’s famed Feria to honour the city’s patron saint San Barnabe, but at the end of the month, an event called... more »
By Ryan Walters for My Destination Seoul If food and drink comprises the most essential part of culture, then Paris Croissant, a true French bakery, is the Mecca for Seoulites looking to find a piece of... more »
Meet Marko and Alex Ayling, a.k.a The ‘Vagabrothers’. Marko - the curious inquisitor and soulful writer – and Alex – the confident frontman and... more »
Offering the opportunity to observe these amazing creatures in the wild, British Columbia is a prime place to watch whales in their natural habitat. Topping... more »
The name “Inti Raymi” (Kichwa language) means “Sacred Festivity of the Sun”. It is the most important festivity in the year’s calendar for the majority of the indigenous peoples who inhabit the Andean region, particularly in Ecuador and Peru. The beginning of these celebrations goes as far back as the origins of the Inca Empire. However, similar celebrations were also held, centuries... more »
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page" - Saint Augustine
24 adrenaline-fuelled black and black diamond grade runs await those looking to step outside the box