Combining the best of Mediterranean, Arabic and traditional Berber cuisine, Morocco promises you a feast for the senses. From its heart-and-soul-warming soups to its tantalizing tagines and street food, here are some of the best dishes to be enjoyed. B’Stilla The Moroccan take on the simple pie sees layers of paper thin pastry holding a decadent meat filling. Across the … [Read more...]
Ad hoc holidays
It's a classic Hollywood scenario where two adventurous characters turn up at the airport and ask at the ticket desk for whatever available seats are going. While this Blind Date approach to travelling abroad might in reality be a bit more restricted given that visas and immunisations are required to travel to many countries, there's something still quite romantic about … [Read more...]
Visit the 15 Islands of Paradise
An island paradise is more than enough to satisfy all the ‘down time’ craving we may have but can you imagine multiplying that by fifteen? This is exactly what The Cook Islands have to offer. Scattered over an area of about 2 million square kilometres in the Pacific, these islands have thousands of years to tell in Polynesian history and culture. Beautiful white beaches, … [Read more...]
Discover Atlantic Canada
Canada's Atlantic coastline is a mix of sheltered coves, dramatic ocean views and storybook towns and villages. Every visit to Canada is a grand adventure, but its smaller, more intimate side is just as appealing. The eastern provinces, Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick, cover a huge geographical space and hide cultures and communities which reveal impressive … [Read more...]
Excuse me, Sir, where is the sh••? And other language faux pas…
By Eva Buzo I decided in my final year of university that it was now time for me to get out of my little English bubble and learn another language. According to The Associate Press, 66 per cent of the world is at least bilingual and after leading an increasingly transient lifestyle, I was embarrassed to admit I had never put any effort into learning another language. To … [Read more...]