Posts Tagged: Travel

Running With Aramaic Words.

Samantha is an Aramaic word meaning “listener”. I have read the evolution of this meaning in all its variations – on fridge magnets, on birthday cards, on tacky posters in tobacco shops. They are all positive, and they all please

Running With Aramaic Words.

Samantha is an Aramaic word meaning “listener”. I have read the evolution of this meaning in all its variations – on fridge magnets, on birthday cards, on tacky posters in tobacco shops. They are all positive, and they all please

Spotlight on Saint Lucia

What: The most mountainous island in the Caribbean. Where: Somewhere amidst the trail of tiny tropical islands that dot from the Coast of Venezuela to the larger island of Puerto Rico. When: April and May. These months will see you

Spotlight on Saint Lucia

What: The most mountainous island in the Caribbean. Where: Somewhere amidst the trail of tiny tropical islands that dot from the Coast of Venezuela to the larger island of Puerto Rico. When: April and May. These months will see you

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Nepal in Visuals.

High in the Himalayan mountain range of Annapurna, local women with jet black plaits weave brightly coloured Aztec belts. In the central south, open top jeeps blaze through 3 metre high grass, surrounded by monkeys and dodging wild rhinos. In

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Nepal in Visuals.

High in the Himalayan mountain range of Annapurna, local women with jet black plaits weave brightly coloured Aztec belts. In the central south, open top jeeps blaze through 3 metre high grass, surrounded by monkeys and dodging wild rhinos. In

Maya Hayuk: Mural Magic.

If you’re fond of traveling, it’s highly likely you have been in pretty close proximity to an ellaborate, attention grabbing mural by American artist, Maya Hayuk. With works in the Bahamas, Beijing, and Barcelona to name a few, Maya is

Maya Hayuk: Mural Magic.

If you’re fond of traveling, it’s highly likely you have been in pretty close proximity to an ellaborate, attention grabbing mural by American artist, Maya Hayuk. With works in the Bahamas, Beijing, and Barcelona to name a few, Maya is

Happy Birthday, Nat Geo.

To celebrate 125 years since birth, National Geographic has launched a tumblr showcasing their astounding archive of photos. Do your eyeballs a favour and take a peak… India, 1923. Chile, 1941. Germany, 1974. Algeria, 1928 Spain, 1929. South Africa, 1953.

Happy Birthday, Nat Geo.

To celebrate 125 years since birth, National Geographic has launched a tumblr showcasing their astounding archive of photos. Do your eyeballs a favour and take a peak… India, 1923. Chile, 1941. Germany, 1974. Algeria, 1928 Spain, 1929. South Africa, 1953.

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Extraordinary Varanasi.

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

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Extraordinary Varanasi.

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

Hello Hibiscus Capital.

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

Hello Hibiscus Capital.

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

From Peru to India with musician Ben Lee.

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,

From Peru to India with musician Ben Lee.

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,

New Zealand: Loving Thy Neighbour.

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

New Zealand: Loving Thy Neighbour.

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

sLOVEnia. Because it’s Valentine’s Day.

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

sLOVEnia. Because it’s Valentine’s Day.

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

Meatless Meandering.

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

Meatless Meandering.

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

Rub-a-dub-dub: Amsterdam’s new tub.

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”

Rub-a-dub-dub: Amsterdam’s new tub.

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”

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Varanasi Indescribable.

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

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Varanasi Indescribable.

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

So THIS is Christmas.

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

So THIS is Christmas.

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