An Englishman abroad attempts to answer an eternal question
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 fighting prowess and love for the motherland has produced many great warrior kings but Maharana Pratap Singh of the Royal House of Mewar is arguably the most famous amongst them. Born to Maharana Udai Singh II and his wife Rani Jeevant Kanwar... 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 »
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... 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... 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 »
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 France in Korea’s capital city. Upon walking in, Paris Croissant resembles the myriad of Korean bakeries masquerading a French influence (Paris Baguette and Tour Les Jours come to mind), but... more »
Meet Marko and Alex Ayling, a.k.a The ‘Vagabrothers’. Marko - the curious inquisitor and soulful writer – and Alex – the confident frontman and outdoor adventurer. Two brothers with incurable... more »
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... more »
Among the blues of the Pacific Ocean rest two small islands which possess a massive personality and a rich elaborate history. These two islands are known to... 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... 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 experiences I’ve had recently and that’s when I realized the two highlights I had in the past couple of weeks – despite it technically being winter here - were ice cream places! And each one is very unique to the other despite... more »
"A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles" - Tim Cahill
Over the three weeks I spent here I became more and more convinced that I should move to Krakow.