It’s true, many of us wouldn’t think of a holiday in India as the time and place to look for wildlife. Travellers tend to head here for some of the other wonders of the sub-continent, like the rich and vibrant culture, landmarks like the Taj Mahal and the palaces of Rajasthan and the gorgeous and […]

A country that has long been on the bucketlists of many a traveller, Japan is a destination that can rightfully claim to have it all. A string of islands in the Pacific, exploring it you’ll find a deeply ingrained, traditional culture, spectacular nature, a unique and delicious gastronomy, safe, modern cities and a whole wealth […]

Ask anyone to name things they know about Japan, and you’d end up with a list that included the likes of anime, geisha, vending machines, Harajuku girls, Mount Fuji, and Nintendo, along with a key figure in Japanese culture, the samurai. The subject of the new FX miniseries Shogun and numerous films, the lives, legends, […]

Christmas is one of the world’s most widespread festivals, known by many for its twinkling lights, snowy scenes, and big-man-in-red-suit-with-flying-reindeer, and to others as an important day in the Christian calendar. Where Christmas is celebrated, as a religious festival or simply as an excuse for a party, lots of unique traditions have sprung up with […]