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Songkran 2026 – Guide to Thai New Year

Water. Water. And more water. It is the main ingredient of the Thai New Year’s celebration, also called “Songkran”. Water guns of varying sizes, elephants spraying water over people and trucks filled with water are just some of the experiences you can enjoy during the celebration. Venture outside the hotel’s...

A comparison of the routes on Kilimanjaro

Many people dream of climbing Kilimanjaro. And there are several routes to take you to the top of the mountain, Uhuru Peak. But which is the right route for you? Which Kilimanjaro route should I choose? There are seven different routes on Kilimanjaro. You can currently choose from five of...

Cherry Blossom in Japan

Japan is a country with a culture quite unlike the culture in the UK, offering a hotchpotch of culture and high technology. Geishas and tea ceremonies combined with high-speed trains and dazzling, colourful buildings. The nature in Japan is unrivalled, and when the cherry blossom is in full bloom, it’s...

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Gorgeous feathered clothing in all sorts of colours. Lightly-clad women. Intense drum rhythms, chasing your own heartbeat. An injection of cheer and joy. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival of euphoria. When the samba rhythms hit, the world stops moving. All that matters is the now. The...

Chinese New Year

In the lead-up to a new year in China, you will be in no doubt about what that year is. The shops will be bursting with items that represent the coming year’s animal sign. Metre upon metre of shelf space is also dedicated to a multitude of decorations, which the...

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