“Gong xi fa cai!” For 15 days starting from 5th February 2019, this phrase will be commonly heard being used across many Chinese (and increasingly in non-Chinese as well) households. That’s right, it is the time when the new Lunar New Year is upon us again! Not surprisingly, with an estimated 20% of the world…
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Christmas Traditions From Around the World
As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas! This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families…
Let’s Go On A Safari To Africa – the Masai Mara
Time for the holidays already and you can’t decide on a vacation destination? Head out on a safari to experience the most beautiful sunsets on the planet at the Masai Mara! Serviced by two all-weather airstrips–Mara Serena and Kichwa Tembo, the Masai Mara is directly accessible through a flight right into the heart of Kenya,…
Family is not an important thing, Family is Everything
Michael J. Fox once said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” At every new juncture of our lives, family takes on a different meaning—from when we were doe-eyed teenagers declaring that we have found the loves of our lives, to grandparents who have seen generations transform before us. Family has different meanings to…
Diwali Across The World
November’s here and it’s once again time to bring out the candles for the much anticipated festival of lights – Deepavali! Symbolizing the victory of good over evil, this festival is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. As these communities spread across the world, Deepavali – or Diwali, as it is more commonly known – spread…
