Contrary to popular belief, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life. Surprised? Don't worry! We'll tell you everything you'll need to know to celebrate the Day of the Dead...
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Your Guide to the Best Oktoberfest Parties Around the World
There's no doubt that few nations know how to throw a party quite like Germany, and Oktoberfest is no exception. The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, draws over 6 million people a year to Munich,...
River Cruises for Singles and Solo Travellers
It’s not that common to hear about someone planning to go on a solo cruise, and this is why many wouldn’t be able to understand this simple urge of exploring the world by travelling alone. Why...
The Lure, the Intrigue of Cafe Culture
Why do so many of us love going to cafes so much? My theory used to be that cafes offer a feeling of home away from home and an office away from an office. We...
How Well Do You Know Aussie Slang?
If you're reading this, chances are you speak English. But did you know that (not unlike many other languages from around the world) English can be spoken differently depending on where you are? Take Australia...
A Visit to Vimy Ridge
The way a country memorializes its tragedies and victories tells you a lot about its culture. I’ve visited many monuments and memorials during my travels but the one that has always stuck with me is...
April Fool’s Day Around the World
Jokes and pranks can easily be lost in translation, so how can a tradition built on them survive on a global scale? As it turns out, the idea of playing light-hearted practical jokes to ring in...
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Eiffel Tower
When you hear the word Paris, what’s the first image that pops in your head? For some it may be a french baguette or a delicious macaroon, but for most it’s the famous architectural icon: the...
Why I Love Toronto: Top 5 Places to Visit
There are many reasons to love Toronto. It has a diverse bar, food, arts, sports and outdoor culture that speaks to every citizen residing here. Documenting my narrative through Toronto for the last five years...
Oslo in 72 Hours for $73
It can be done; I’m living proof. You can see Norway’s fabulous capital city and absorb a smorgasbord of Scandinavian culture – old and new – in 72 hours with the Oslo Pass for a...