Cape Town is unique. A metropolis of contrasts where the sombre, terrible past merges with the historic and ultra modern harbour promenade. And rising majestically behind the city is Table Mountain, like a protector of the city’s people. Cape Town is a mix of stunning scenery, all manner of cultures...
When you travel to Costa Rica, you will experience so much more than its sights and attractions. A visit to the Central American country also gives you an insight into the way of life of its people, which is known as pura vida. And it is very different to the...
Myths and misconceptions about Africa abound, but do any of them hold water? We’ve selected three of the most common myths about Africa, which you can read more about below. Myth 1: Africa is one big country Of all the myths about Africa, this is probably the most frequent one....
Smiling skeletons, colourful sugar skulls and festive picnics at the cemetery. A typical scene every year in early November when Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, a festival to mark the return to earth of the deceased to greet their relatives. Mexico transforms into one giant party, with outlandish parades,...
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the world’s largest city. Home to more than 37 million people, the metropolis is packed with exciting contrasts. The city is a modern mecca, with skyscrapers, high technology and luxurious shopping centres, but there is still place for tradition, with imperial palaces, kimonos...