I admit – considerably sheepishly – that I didn’t know all that a lot about Diwali earlier than my Ladies’s Expedition with Intrepid. As a traveller in India for the primary time, I had no concept what to anticipate.  India is a magic place to go to any time of yr, however Diwali is one thing else. I discovered everybody ...

As a baby, I used to be fascinated by the tradition of historic Egypt – papyrus scrolls, King Tut and the tombs pharaohs have been buried in for eternal life. Flicking by the pages of the Nationwide Geographic Egypt e book my mom gave me impressed my curiosity about what appeared like one other world.   Not too long ago, my ...

I say this not solely as a result of I had my very own earlier than visiting — primarily that visiting non secular websites can be the one technique to fill my days — however due to the statements made by household and pals. My thoughts was stuffed with dusty deserts, streets mixing temples, mosques and church buildings, and plenty ...

Planning your subsequent tropical trip? One of the crucial necessary elements of planning any getaway is selecting the correct resort or resort.   You possibly can select nice flights and an incredible vacation spot. But when your resort isn’t as much as scratch, every single day of your journey shall be negatively affected. (Take this from somebody who simply spent ...

Innsbruck, Austria’s fifth largest metropolis, may not be as well-known for tradition and classical music because the likes of Salzburg or Vienna, however its repute as a snowy winter wonderland – particularly with skiers and snowboarders – has been celebrated for hundreds of years, lengthy earlier than the town first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964. However that doesn’t imply ...

Mentioned to be one in all “10 Breathtaking Biking Routes” world wide by CNN Information in 2012, I used to be in a position to expertise the Yuetan Bike Path round Solar Moon Lake from Shuishe, Taiwan. And if you happen to’re visiting Taiwan, it is best to too! You’ll be able to select to do the leisurely 12-kilometer (7.5-mile) in-and-out ...

Powder-soft, sugar-white sands, lapping cyan waters, and timeless traditions make Fiji a super island-hopping escape. However should you’d desire to base your self in Nadi, Fiji’s foremost gateway on the island of Viti Levu, you’ll be able to simply expertise a few of Fiji’s greatest islands on day journeys. From the very first Bula! (which means life, and the go-to ...

Turquoise seas, balmy climate, softly biting pistachio gelato as you discover a cobbled city courting again to immemorial: there’s nothing fairly like a Mediterranean summer time. The one draw back? Each single common ‘Med’ nation is battling an amazing surge in tourism proper now, from Spain, the place overtourism protests are erupting, to Italy, the place Venice, Portofino and the ...

Mexico’s hippie seashore city Mazunte is a type of locations that looks like a hidden paradise. This tucked away coastal city in Oaxaca is house to Mexico’s Turtle conservation centre and the very best spot in Oaxaca for turquoise sea and golden sandy seashores. On this Mazunte journey information, I’ll allow you to in on the very best seashores, yoga retreats ...

Now’s the time to find Sri Lanka’s sprawling seashores, tea-carpeted central mountains, historic temples, elusive wildlife and heat, welcoming folks. From various, scrumptious delicacies to pulse-racing journey actions, listed below are six causes to journey to Sri Lanka. Energetic adventures  This tiny island nation is usually identified for its palm-fringed seashores, however there’s one other facet to Sri Lanka that’s excellent ...