Katara Village: Qatar’s Cultural Core
As you get off the golf cart bringing you here, you pass through gigantic arches that could have been the… Read More
Culture in Qatar: From ancient to avantgarde
As you enter, the sight of a small patch of turf, on which a mini football field has been prepared,… Read More
Celebrating Día de Muertos the Mexican way in India
As part of celebrations of Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, one of the key cultural festivals of Mexico,… Read More
Discovering performing arts in Philadelphia
The north-eastern American city of Philadelphia is best known for the key role it played in the American Revolution of… Read More
Top Five Museums in Mexico
From Aztec to Inca and to Maya and many other civilisations that Mexico has been cradle to over thousands of… Read More
Suwaidi Pearl Farm: Reliving Ras Al Khaimah’s history
As the knife began to cut the shell into two, we collectively held our breaths. When the shell was separated,… Read More
Sharjah: Haven for art aficionados
Art aficionados are in for a treat if they are planning to visit Sharjah this year. With over 15 museums… Read More
Top GCC Museums: Peeking into the past
When it comes to the museum world, the Gulf States stepped into it much later compared to other countries. Despite… Read More
Songkran: Soaking in Thai New Year
Songkran is one of the most important festivals of Thailand, celebrated each year from April 13 to 15. The key… Read More
Harajuku fashion, Japan’s own rebel culture
Harajuku is a fascinating subculture movement encompassing a range of different looks, styles and communities, typically found in Harajuku, a… Read More
Hearing pin drop silence in world’s night life capital Bali
On Nyepi day, which is New Year’s day in the Balinese Saka Calendar, the island of Bali turns off all… Read More
Mauritius mingles in the spirit of Maha Shivaratri
Thanks to an overwhelming proportion of its population of Indian origin, the island nation of Mauritius is often referred to… Read More
Yogyakarta: Indonesia’s Last Monarchy
Most first-timers to Indonesia would land in the capital Jakarta, enjoy its vibrant shopping and nightlife scene, then take the… Read More
Grenada’s renovated iconic Underwater Sculpture Park beckons tourists
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) says that the renovation project for the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park (USP), located off the… Read More