How to visit the Chreli-Abano Sulfur Baths, Tbilisi, Georgia. Sulphur baths are an integral part of Georgian culture, and no visit to the capital city, Tbilisi, is really complete without having a good soak in this mineral-rich water! In fact, the name of the city itself comes from "tbili" meaning ...
Beware of Pity: Cruelty in Kindness
Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig will transport you back to the very end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, just before the start of the First World War. In it's simplest form, Beware of Pity is a cautionary tale about a young cavalry officer, Anton Hofmiller, who, feeling sorry for Edith, the crippled ...
Pink Photo Spots in Hong Kong You Must Visit
Pink photo spots in Hong Kong you must visit. Hong Kong is many things, but something that really stood out to me is the beautiful pastel colours of many of the buildings and housing estates. From the famous Choi Hung โRainbowโ Estate to random street corners, this city really is a splash of colour. ...
The Shadow of the Wind: Barcelona Noir
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafรณn is a fast-paced, all-consuming read. It may be quite lengthy, but the plot will have you gripped until the very last page. Part crime novel, part Gothic Noir, part Dickensian tale and part coming-of-age story, The Shadow of the Wind is many things, but ...
How to Spend a Day in Seoul: 24 Hour Itinerary
How to spend a day in Seoul: 24 hour itinerary. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is an incredible place to visit. A fascinating mix of old and new, modern and traditional. Centuries old palaces and temples sit next to towering skyscrapers. There's so much packed into one city that it can be hard ...