Experiences

I was hoping this year would signal my return to Brazil. It’s been far too long since my first Rio Carnival experience and I would like to go back and party like…

Fortune tellers may read tea leaves to predict the future, but you will be surprised how much you can learn about the past by looking into the depths of your hot chocolate.…

I was feeling a little apprehensive about one particular item in our Belize itinerary: Actun Tunichil Mucknal (ATM for short). ATM means the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre in Mayan. This cave…

What it’s like to climb the smouldering Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala and toast marshmallows on a lava flow.

The sharks weren’t bothering me, but I was a little nervous about how friendly the stingrays were getting. They seemed to be swimming in circles ensuring they passed right underneath me every…

Top tips for visiting Teotihuacan, the mysterious ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to the world’s third-largest pyramid.

I was first drawn to Frida Kahlo for her personal style. I knew nothing about her life or art, only that her flower-adorned braids and traditional Tehuana outfits drew me in. Though…

Perched on a leafy hilltop overlooking Mexico City, is Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec in Spanish). You won’t just be blown away by this magnificent estate, it’s luxurious interiors and sweeping views,…

From Mexico’s Day of the Dead to the lights of Hindu Indian’s Diwali, here are the must-know November holidays around the world. A 101 on the origin and traditions of each festivity…

I love music, and I love discovering new music as I travel. That’s why when my friend and fellow traveller Diane requested a playlist of destination-inspired music, I was up for the…

Heavenly shards of sunlight hang from above, cutting through wafting dust particles and providing the kind of dramatic lighting effects that movie producers dream about. The peeling paint and missing wall panels…

The moment you walk in the front door of the Crayola Experience you are hit with a familiar waxy smell. It’s not a particularly pleasant scent, but it has a nostalgic appeal…