“The emotional reaction on beholding the horror in Bangladesh is naturally to vow never to buy so much as a T-shirt sewn in that country… But no one suffers more from a boycott than the improvised workers themselves. The better … Continue reading
When it comes to conversing about Varanasi, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, there are enough outlandish facts to fill an eight-course degustation. You could start with the widely abhorred open-air burning Ghats where some 250 human … Continue reading
Here’s a list of reasons why it’s saaa sweet doing Splendour with Contiki. Just like peaches and cream: Bypass the apocalypse that is trying to get tickets. This simple line graph plots the history of the time it takes for … Continue reading
UNDERSTANDING A CULTURE THROUGH FOOD. It wasn’t until we got to the sultanas that I started to feel uneasy. The same way you feel uneasy when your token odd uncle hugs you for slightly too long. I watched him pick … Continue reading
Hawaii – the hibiscus capital of the world, notorious for bare feet, barrels and year round balmy days. The unmatched beach culture of Hawaii swims through hundreds of volcanic islands that stretch for almost 2,500km in the middle of the … Continue reading
You know that thing you do when you talk to someone whose level of spirituality is about ten steps ahead of your own? Like a yoga teacher or the head of the Catholic Church. Your voice gets a little softer, … Continue reading
Karen Walker, Fat Freddy’s Drop and a whole lot of sheep. Until recently, that’s about the sum of all credit I’d given to the long white cloud to the east. Just a littler version of us with a few less … Continue reading
With neighbours like Italy, Croatia and Austria, Slovenia doesn’t get anywhere near the attention it deserves. But that’s all part of the appeal. With quiet country sides, relaxed cities and cruisey little canals, this tiny European nation is the perfect … Continue reading
Earth Café: Marrakech, Morocco. Derb Zeouak- Riad Zitoun Zoya Country Market: Sofia, Bulgaria. 22 Aksakov Street (Rakovski) Sofia. Casa De Luz: San Diego, USA. 2920 University Ave, San Diego, CA. Zula Vegetarian Paradise: Bali, Indonesia. Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 5 Benoa … Continue reading
A prawn, a pineapple, an awkward banana; Australia has a long and proud history of big things. Finally, after all these years, it seems the trend has caught on overseas. Late last year, Amsterdam, one of the world’s most “interesting” … Continue reading
Varanasi has the capability to leave even the most linguistically colourful and erudite traveller lost for words. And even when words are found, they very rarely suffice. Cale Glendening’s film “Beyond”, however, is the perfect representation. An expose on one of … Continue reading
How one chooses to pay homage to the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ really isn’t for us to judge. So judge we won’t. But ponder, compare and snicker slightly? It’s possible we will. Here are a few of the … Continue reading
This week, the Contiki Australia office had the pleasure of receiving a visit from world renowned environmentalist, Céline Cousteau. To say we were inspired would be an absolute understatement. Partnering with Contiki in April 2011, Céline shares Contiki’s passion for … Continue reading
Life In A Day is like the film equivalent of listening to M83 or googling absurdism. Hugely overwhelming and grossly enlightening, leaving you feeling utterly confused about your infinite potential /extreme insignificance; it’s a roller coaster. The concept was simple. A … Continue reading
“Hello Samantha. Thanks so much for your kindness to send me a portrait of mine. I received it the beginning of March 2012. But Big sorry I answer too late. I hope you come to Bali again and hope you and … Continue reading
