The city of a hundred spires is an enchanting mix of cobbled streets, heartwarming food and inexpensive beer, making it the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. A city that’s culture is as popular as it’s beer, Prague proudly celebrates its rich history and obsession with controversial art. Fills your days living out royal fantasies…
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15 free things to do for the non-traditional Vegas tourist
Sin City was built on excess. Fine dining restaurants, ultra-resorts and high-end shops are distinctive features of Las Vegas’ cityscape; and even though this town has a bad rep for sending home visitors with far less than they came with, this hub for all-things-outrageous is a tourist hotspot for a reason. If you consider yourself…
Backpacking Colombia: Your Guide To Colour, Coffee & Culture
Colombia is the land of tropical landscapes, rich, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy, design-centric cities making it the perfect backpacking destination for wide-eyed and curious travellers. Overcoming its reputation for drugs and civil war, Colombia is fast becoming a must-see destination for travellers who want to venture further and explore vast wilderness, postcard…
Fringe, film or tattoo: which Edinburgh festival suits your style?
Have you heard about the Edinburgh Festival but not sure what it is? Or maybe your friends rave about the amazing shows at Edinburgh Fringe every August, but you don’t fancy sitting indoors all summer? No matter who you are or what you’re interested in, you will find an Edinburgh Festival that is perfect for…
Azulejos: A Visual Guide to Portugal’s Famous Tiles (Lisbon & Porto)
Tiles are something you probably associate with your kitchen or bathroom but take a walk around Lisbon or Porto and you’ll see that tiles, or “azulejos” as they are called in Portugal, are works of art, turning dull apartment blocks into outdoor galleries. An azulejo is a painted, tin-glazed ceramic tile, and “azulejaria”, the art…
The 13 best cities in the world to see jaw-dropping street art
You can’t ask for a more colourful lens on the world than to view it through its street art. In any city you’re in, take a longer look at the painted, tagged, stickered or wheat-pasted facades around you, and you’ll get a story about a place — usually, a different story than what the local…
Why Tbilisi is the under-the-radar cultural gem on every savvy traveller’s must see list
Welcome to Tbilisi, the elegantly ramshackle capital of the Republic of Georgia. Tbilisi is the epitome of the changing world, a city that’s fiercely proud of its past while looking forward to the future (though, in true Georgian fashion, it’s in no hurry to get there). It’s a vibrant city where millennial-old winemaking traditions exist…
Surfing, Temples & Beaches: The Best Things To Do In Bali
Bali boasts a bewildering amount of beauty. (Try saying that after a few G&T’s!) It’s on most, if not every wanderluster’s bucket list and there’s a BIG reason as to why… It’s a stunning paradise that you can enjoy on a budget. Check out our top 10 un-BALIievable experiences for the best things to do…
Wonderful Things To Do In Porto For Culture Nerds
Famous for being the home of Port wine (as the name suggests), Porto is a quaint seaside town located less than an hour away from Lisbon by plane. The perfect place for a relaxing vacation, whether it be a leisurely week-long getaway or a luxurious weekend stay, you’ll find an abundance of things to do…
10 Up And Coming Electronic Music Hotspots You Need To Visit This Year
2018 is THE year for electronic music. Local music play a huge role in shaping the global electronic music community, so we’ve teamed up with electronic music maestros Resident Advisor who have shone a spotlight on ten flourishing music scenes you’ve got to check out. Keep reading to find out which are 10 of the best…