When you’re vacationing in Fiji you’ll hear many unfamiliar words. While English is the predominant language, several Fijian words have made it into the everyday vernacular. Learning these key terms and phrases will help you feel like a local in no time. Bula is the most common greeting in Fiji. By repeating this word to […]
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It’s a long way from the Land of the Rising Sun, but you can enjoy all of the charms of the Orient Down Under at the Japanese Mountain Retreat. This resort is nestled in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, a 45-minute drive from Victoria’s capital city, Melbourne. The luxurious rooms are kitted out with tatami mats […]
Lopburi is a Thai city steeped in history, but today most travelers have just one thing on their minds: monkeys. Every year many international tourists visit the area located three hours north of the country’s capital, Bangkok, to meet the city’s simian residents. It’s estimated that some 2000 crab-eating macaque monkeys call Lopburi home. And […]
Steve Irwin may be gone but his legacy lives on at Australia Zoo, a wildlife sanctuary at Beerwah on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The zoo is home to Irwin’s family – wife Terri and two children Bindi and Robert – and hundreds of happy animals. As its name suggests the emphasis here is on Australian animals, […]
Thousands of tourists are lured by the wide open spaces and rugged terrain of an Australian Outback vacation each year. But a visit to this unforgiving part of the world doesn’t have to mean roughing it. There are several luxurious accommodation options in the heart of Australia’s deserts. The Northern Territory is the heart of […]
Traveling around India can be a scary prospect for foreigners, with unpredictable drivers all zooming about at high speeds. It’s enough to deter anyone from a casual stroll or cycle. But there are a few places around New Delhi worth exploring on foot, or two wheels. Dwarka, near India’s international airport, has the capacity to […]
New hotels seem to be popping up all over Shanghai in preparation for the impending Christmas holiday season. Last month we told you about the Chinese city’s new urban resort, the PuLi Hotel and Spa. Now in November we’re cast our eyes over the brand new Hotel Indigo Shanghai. Hotel Indigo Shanghai is ideally located […]
When spending time in Australia’s big cities, it can be tempting to enjoy boozy nights out at the pubs and clubs, and spend the next day nursing the hangover. If you’d prefer to sweat out the alcohol though, there are some wonderful jogging paths just waiting for you to explore. When you’re in Sydney, head […]
Any woman who’s ever sat at home gorging herself on ice-cream and crying over a broken heart has probably wished they were a guy. After all, men seem to need little more than a boozy night with their mates and some strippers to stop the waterworks. Shutting yourself away from the world is a bit […]
