As brighter days appear and the hibernation period comes to an end, it’s time to start planning for springtime. What’s on your destination list for this year? In Valencia the arrival of Spring is celebrated with a unique tradition, combining art and fire. If you get the chance to experience Las Fallas, do not miss […]
This week the Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee as the first British monarch to reach 70 years on the throne. The celebrations kick off with the Queen’s Birthday Parade and Trooping the Colour on Thursday (2nd June). Usually this annual event is held on the second Saturday in June. This year the UK is […]
As a crafter, it’s impossible to travel without searching for each and every opportunity to get creative. However there are other reasons to get creative on your travels. It’s not just for creative people…
Travelling in Malaysia during Ramadan, in predominantly Muslim areas, can be frustrating if you are not prepared. However it can also be an interesting and rewarding cultural experience. Ketupat palas (sticky rice parcels wrapped in palm leaves) Last year I spent both Ramadan and Hari Raya, which succeeds the month of fasting, in Malaysia. Ramadan […]
We headed into northern Thailand, after leaving Chiang Mai, with just over a week left on our visa. For the average traveller this should be plenty of time to visit the key sights. However, as a more curious adventurer who likes to experience local life more slowly, this means having to be a bit flexible. […]
After reading up on the long neck and big ear villages in Thailand, I was surprised to find it a lot less like a human zoo than I was led to believe it would be. Perhaps this was due to our attitude towards them and actively trying to talk with them and engage with them […]