When seeking travel advice, you may come across the expression ‘the locals know best’. That expression is especially true for a place like New York City. Following our naive attempt to ‘do New York in 24 hours’, we decided to
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This is a story of an iconic battle you’ve probably never heard of which took place on a river you’ve also probably never heard of. Curious? Then let us take you on a journey through history to the Battle of
While planning a recent trip to Portugal, we imagined capturing some eye-catching aerial images. A drone would have been great to travel with. The only problem? We don’t own one. Despite their appeal, we are not getting a drone …
Alessandra Alonso is the founder of the Women in Travel meet-up initiative. She is one person we have been eager to meet for a while. Ahead of her trip to the 2017 Arabian Travel Market (ATM), we met up with her to
The London Evening Standard recently declared June, 2017 as ‘London Food Month’, a celebration of London’s status as the world’s new culinary capital. That announcement coincides with the start of our spring/summer food series. We love telling the stories behind food and
As travellers, whose experience is often time-restricted, we can never truly experience everything that a country has to offer. However, we can experience just enough to leave a lasting impression. In this round-up of 10 things we love about Portugal,
Portugal is a country in a hurry to leave behind its recent economic troubles. One way it is doing this is by promoting a startup ecosystem in Lisbon. In this third instalment of our Portugal series, we explore a few
With so many beautiful European destinations contending for your travel time and budget, it can be hard to make a choice. However, Porto is one city that deserves to be considered seriously. Below we capture some of the reasons why you should
Our creative series on Portugal begins in The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region and an area of great natural beauty. This stunning stretch of coastline typically attracts visitors seeking sunshine, fine sandy beaches and rich culture. However, those willing to explore will find that
Every time we come across the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic (typically used in context to describe a female of African descent who is pushing boundaries in her chosen field, achieving her goals and inspiring her community), there are a few women that
In continuation of our series of travel articles on California, we provide easy itinerary suggestions for visiting Los Angeles, California. LA is often known for its glitz and glamour. However, locals might argue that their city is bursting with things to do
ARE YOU DEAD? This recurring question challenged us during a walking tour of street art in Valencia, Spain. In this article we share our insights into this colourful aspect of Valencia’s subculture. Bon Dia Valencia! We woke up to the sounds of the city.
Join 13 other creative entrepreneurs on the island of Madeira in Portugal! Get ready for 5 days and 4 nights full of transformative business work and the perfect balance of culture and play! This retreat is for you if you:
In continuation of our #WinterEscapes series and beginning a travel narrative about California, we share our top five reasons why San Diego is the perfect winter escape. California Dreaming! Images of California and her stunning Pacific Coast always evoke
Food is synonymous with travel, and what better experience than to explore a destination based around the cuisine on offer? Check out our shortlist of ten global stops for the foodie traveller! Foodie Travellers constantly seek unique and memorable experiences
Dubai, a city built up from the sand grains of the Gulf desert is iconic for a reason. There are few places in the world where you can rub shoulders with sheikhs (true story)! In this photo essay, we explore
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED! Are you ready to propel your creative business ideas forward? Do you want to surround yourself with 13 other like minded creatives in an inspiring location (Morocco)? Want to learn from global influencers and content creators in the
Where in the United Kingdom (UK) can you go for the ideal city escape, to find the scent of the sea, explore slices of medieval history and enjoy a unique combination of art and luxury? We found an unlikely but
During the first week of January, we gathered a group of fourteen creatives and headed to Morocco for four days of work and play. To understand what really happened during those four days, we journey back to the birth of the
In our concluding series of articles (see part 1 here) seeking to provide insights to our readers about Nigeria, we visit Abuja, the nation’s capital city, for another perspective. In this piece, titled ‘Understanding Nigeria: Abuja, a City in Search
Plantains! You know we love them and can never get enough of them. We were inspired to create this Plantain Crêpes recipe after witnessing a local plantain market day in Mushin, Nigeria. We love them most for their versatility. We’ve used
Welcome to #NaijaChat! We invite you to watch the video below ‘Exploring Nigeria: #NaijaChat Video Highlights’ where we preview what you can expect from our destination focus on Nigeria. Nigeria (Naija as it is fondly called by those in the know)
In this series called #NaijaChat, we explore Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. We draw from our recent travels to two of Nigeria’s most important cities to highlight different aspects of the local culture. Using perspectives from Lagos and Abuja, we
In Abuja, Nigeria, we experienced a warm ‘Nordic feeling’: a unique fusion between Nordic design and Nigerian hospitality. We share the story behind Nordic Hotel, Abuja, one of the most exciting expressions of innovation in the nation’s capital. Abuja nostalgia The distance
