24 hours in Brooklyn
Like most visitors to New York, my first trip was all about the iconic sites – art at the Met, window shopping on Fifth Avenue, boat trips to the Statue of Liberty and pretzels in Central Park. I...
View ArticleBonfire Night and other worldwide traditions
From burning guys to an annual food fight, read about some of the varied traditions celebrated throughout the world. Bonfire Night, UK Bonfire Night – otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Day – is celebrated...
View ArticleThanksgiving: The best ways to celebrate in the USA
American Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is a US national holiday familiar all over the world. For most of us, the day summons images of turkey, pumpkin pie, family...
View ArticleFive hidden adventures for adrenalin junkies
The home of bungee jumping, jet boating, sky diving and black-water rafting; New Zealand is seen as the ultimate country for extreme sports. But it’s not the only destination for adventurous...
View ArticleUnusual places to stay around the world
You could book yourself into a run-of-the-mill hotel room, or you could give your dreamtime the perfect backdrop with these quirky and unusual places to stay. Sleep in rooms made of ice and snow,...
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