In honour of Mother’s Day, here are three little known facts about mummies. The term ‘mummy’ seems to have arisen thanks to a misunderstanding. The first mummies were found by Arabs, and their consistently dark colour and resined bodies made the Arabs believe that they had been covered in bitumen. This was known to the…
Category: Around the world
How does location affect a wine’s taste? A terroir tour!
Row after row of vines basking in the sun. At first glance, wineries appear the same the world over. But stare a little closer and differences in winery character become apparent – accompanying castle-like chateaus in St. Emilion, laidback estates in Waipara, rustic farmhouses in Malta. But look even closer, and that’s when the character…
Multicoloured beaches around the world
If you’re daydreaming about a beach, chances are that in your vision the sun is shining, the blue sea is twinkling and the golden yellow sand beckons for you to stretch out on it. But what if that sand isn’t gold? Could it be purple, black, pink instead? The colour of a beach’s sand tells…
Four ways to travel without leaving your home
Flights are grounded around the world, countries are in lockdown, and people who love to travel are pacing the walls. But we’re all in it for the long haul. So to help soothe itchy travel feet, I’ve put together a list of options that still allow travel in this time of COVID-19. 1: Virtual tours…
Fake science, and how to spot it
Fake science is everywhere. It bombards our social media feeds, promising that lemon juice can cure cancer, eating margarine is deadly, and the pharmaceutical industry is the scourge of the planet. And, unfortunately, other traditional media is likewise not immune. FAKE SCIENCE ⇑ In fact fake science is so common that there’s actually…
Five Awesome Cemeteries
Cemeteries are some of the silentest spots in a country. Yet without saying a word, they can still speak volumes, as history, art, anthropology and nature all intermingle. They’re truly underrated in terms of travel destinations, and in honour of Halloween I’ve rounded up my top five from around the globe. 1. Old Jewish Cemetery,…