Destination Features

Yogyakarta is Indonesia's capital of culture, a bustling city with a unique cultural heritage.

From cultural events, festivals and religious holidays, to street markets, adventure-packed excursions, and the finest Vietnamese cuisine, there’s something for every appetite.

Our newest destination, Merida, is a vibrant and cultural city. Found in Mexico—one of Latin America’s most exciting countries—Merida was voted American Cultural Capital not once, but twice.

This post is the first in a series exploring the differences between the cities in countries where we have more than one programme. First up, Nepal.

Cambodja, grenzend aan Vietnam, Laos en Thailand, ligt in het hart van Zuidoost-Azië. Cambodja is dé plek voor oude, met wijnranken bedekte tempels, sierlijke boeddhistische iconografie en schitterende stranden. Welkom in Zuidoost-Azië op zijn best.

Professional herbalists, village healers, and soothsayers alike tend to be collectively identified under the controversial title of ‘Witch-Doctor’ in Africa, and are a major part of African healthcare. In this post we take a closer look at the differences between them, and why they are a popular alternative to Western medicine.

Nepali New Year – or Bisket Jatra – is steeped in tradition as ancient as the Kathmandu Valley where it is celebrated. We explore the historical, social and religious aspects of this remarkable ritual.

'Ayubowan' to you, readers! This week, learn how to surprise your chums with your incredible knowledge of Sri Lanka's fascinating customs and greetings. Click 'Read More' now to get started.

Pashupatinath temple is a huge structure that looms over the banks of the Bagmati river, which ultimately joins the holy river Ganges. Hindu cremation ceremonies take place here on an industrial scale. Visitors are invited to observe the rituals which might seem a little strange, but to Hindus death is an important part of the journey of life.

Kandy is an awesome city that is set high in the hills of the Kandy Plateau. It holds the title of second largest region in all of Sri Lanka after Colombo and is simply a must visit location.