Taking its name from the Zambezi River that flows through it, Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Its 73 ethnic groups highlight the country’s diverse cultures which are showcased through vibrant traditional festivals throughout the year. On a trip to Zambia, you’ll spend your days ticking off "the Big Five" on safari in…
There’s more to Maine than lobsters and Stephen King novels. It’s also home to some of the best hiking in the northeast US, with thousands of miles of trails. Choosing the best hiking trails in Maine is no easy feat. For the adventurous explorer, there are plenty of backcountry multi-day hikes and for the beginners who…
Soneva Jani continues to make us dream with the recent opening of the largest and dreamiest kids club in the whole Maldives : The Den. An extraordinary playground covering 50…
Sharing a rich Mayan culture with southern Mexico, Guatemala borrows many culinary influences from its neighbor to the north. Like Mexico, Guatemala blends Spanish flavors and Mesoamerican traditions in the kitchen, drawing on celebrity indigenous ingredients such as avocados and the cacao bean. The resulting fusion is everything you’d expect from Central America: lots of…
Breath and Practice Yoga at Vakkaru Maldives with the resort newly appointed teacher Anju Rathi. Namaste Dreamers. Vakkaru Maldives just announced the appointment of Anju Rathi as the new resident…
Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes, the incredible politeness of its residents, and ice hockey. However, most visitors have no idea what to expect when it comes to food. From fresh seafood to sweet treats and, of course, all things maple, here’s what to eat and drink in Canada. Visit a maple syrup farm…
In China, food conquers all. Eating is the national obsession, and China’s incredible diversity of terrain and climate, coupled with millennia of culinary history, equals an unmatched abundance of dishes and cooking styles. From the dim sum carts of subtropical Guangzhou to the samsa-sellers of Urumqi on the old Silk Road, it’s a distance of…
Although joie de vivre is a French invention – as is the bikini – the residents of Rio de Janeiro have made the concept their own. How else to explain the lust for life and zeal with which the city’s inhabitants celebrate their days? While large-scale festivities such as Carnaval make Rio famous, there are countless…
The best travel advice comes from the people who have done it all before. In this series, we ask well-traveled experts for their tips and advice. Writer Sheila Yasmin Marikar is currently on a book tour promoting her debut novel, The Goddess Effect. We caught up with her in Arizona, where she was pre-charging before…
No matter where you roam in the USA, you’re never far from an outstanding meal. Sizzling steaks, mouthwatering seafood and farm-fresh produce are all part of the culinary bounty of one of the world’s great food destinations. Menus and specialties vary widely from region to region, and you could spend a lifetime indulging in the…