select - Hot-Air Ballooning
Few experiences beat the serene aerial drift in a hot-air balloon across beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the best to be found.
Destination - Tbilisi
Opinions might differ as to why, over many centuries, people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and religions chose Tbilisi as their home. What is certain, however, is that their joint contribution to architecture, cuisine, and lifestyle has made the city unique.
Diving the Philippines
Tubbataha – The epicentre of the ocean’s richest genetic province, referred to as the ‘Amazon of the seas’, encompasses the Sulu and Sulawesi Seas. Fringed by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, it is home to over 550 species of corals (compared to only 60 in the entire Caribbean). The Sulu Sea’s Tubbataha Reef, with corals covering more than 81,000 acres, is referred to by some marine scientists as the ‘Apex of the Coral Triangle’.
Destination - Baku
Beluga caviar, kebabs and plovs, a stunning seaside and the old city, world-famous jazz musicians and exciting night life... You are in Baku – the city that transforms daily, yet treasures its historic past.
The Museum of Romanticism
Look back longingly at the rich and diverse collection at the Museum of Romanticism in Madrid, a museum-mansion devoted to the art, history, and daily life of the Spanish Romantic movement.
well read - Karachi Literature Festival
The annual two-day Karachi Literature Festival, held on February 11-12, celebrates Pakistani and international authors with numerous events open to all.
Bleecker Street, New York
The dynamic music editor of The Village Voice, Maura Johnston, is everything that makes New York City great. Join her for a walk through her favourite street.
24 hours in Rome
Everyone knows that Rome is the centre of the world. From its 8th century BC founding legend through its more than 2,500 years of senators, Caesars, painters, and popes, Rome has reigned eternal. The 21st century city continues to hold the crown as capital of Italy.
