Love is an international language, but the way love is expressed differs around the world. Artist Marie Muravsk has beautifully illustrated how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various countries. See how she depicts everything from the Chinese festival of Qixi to Argentina’s “Sweetness Week”.Got the lockdown doldrums? So do we. With Valentine’s day on the way and a little bit
Travelling the Silk Road from end to end – Italy to China – has to be the ultimate bucket list trip.Stretching more than 4,000 miles in length from Venice in Italy to Xi’an in China, and passing through dozens of fascinating countries along the way, it is a journey infused with thousands of years of history. Caravans of merchants, not
Parma, Italy’s lesser-known destinations will be on everybody’s lips with two awards: ‘Capital of Culture’ AND the ‘City of Gastronomy’ The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese, is situated between the Adriatic sea and Tuscany. It is one of the largest cities in the north of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and along the Via
The peaceful and wild Cambrian Mountains. Truly the last wilderness in Wales.Sandwiched between the tourist hotspots of Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, are the peaceful and wild Cambrian Mountains. Truly the last wilderness in Wales. Few visitors can be found in the solace of its rugged landscapes, sparse communities and rolling hills. But then again, beautiful things rarely ask for
Travel to the stunning Aichi Prefecture in Japan’s Honshu Island and discover ancient castles, peaceful shrines and flowers galore. Important update Feb 2021: At the time of this article was published, travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic are still in place for much of the world. Please check the appropriate government guidelines for updates on where and when you