Florentijn Hofman’s giant duck arrives in HK

Florentijn Hofman's Floating Duck Sculpture Arrives In Hong Kong

Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman made headlines around the world last week as his travelling rubber duck sculpture, aptly named “Spreading Joy Around the World” arrived in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour.  Continue reading »

How to: experience Dubai for FREE

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Dubai is attracting all sorts these days. No longer is it just a place for business suits. Backpackers too are finding their way to this incredible city but how much is there to do here if you’re restricted by a budget? The answer is: plenty. Continue reading »

Life-changing holidays: for the kids

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Starting to plan this year’s summer holidays? If the kids are coming then maybe skip Majorca this year and take them on a trip they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. From the Grand Canyon to the Galapagos Islands, these are trips that will change their lives. Continue reading »

At the end of the world: North Sentinel

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There are few untouched places in the world today but the island of North Sentinel is one of them. It’s one of the last corners of the globe that hasn’t been touched by Western culture. Heading over to the archipelago of the Andaman Islands we visit the House of the Sentinelese. Continue reading »

Where to catch the world’s best sunrises

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Waking up in the middle of the night is a real chore but when you’re greeting by the amazing experience of the sun rising over ancient temples, ruins or as the golden rays creep up and over the horizon, there really is nothing like it. If sunrises are your thing, these are your destinations. Continue reading »

Celebrating Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

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Tomorrow is one of the biggest days in the Dutch calendar: Queen’s Day. The entire national celebrates spring and comes clad in bright orange for a day of parties, picnics and festivities. Spending April 30th in Amsterdam? Here’s how. Continue reading »

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