Once considered the center of the world, Istanbul is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Here's a power-packed list of things to do in Istanbul by my friend, Sean Lau from the Turkey Traveler. Spanning across two different continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul offers travelers a unique[...]
One of the things I was most excited about moving to Mexico was the chance to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. This is the time of the year when the dead return to Earth to visit their loved ones. The iconic holiday is a vibrant and colorful celebration of death throughout Mexico. But[...]
Voodoo culture is still very much alive today in West Africa, specifically Benin, where the religion was born. Here's a look at how voodoo culture is practised these days. Voodoo Culture in Benin Mention the word ‘voodoo’ and most people conjure images of dolls riddled with nails, and spoo[...]
A story about my experience meeting nomadic Mongolians and how they lead a nomadic life in Mongolia. “Tolooo!” Cheers! We clink glasses, and gulp down yet another round of airag, local Mongolian firewater prepared by our host. It’s barely 10am and we’re downing alcohol strong enough to knock[...]
Hiking Tiger's Nest Bhutan was definitely the highlight of my trip to Bhutan. But it wasn't quite as easy as I thought. Here's my story. According to Sangay, I must have committed quite a lot of sins. I’m huffing and puffing, mid-way up the hundreds of steps that will take me to Bhutan’s m[...]