Language of the Month
Sanskrit
Written in the Devanāgarī (देवनागरी) script, Sanskrit is shared with Nepali, Marathi and a number of other Indian languages.
Off the Beaten Path
Abiquiu
Abiquiu (AH-bi-kyoo) is a tiny town in the north central region of New Mexico, USA. Known for attractive scenery and Ghost Ranch, this city is the home of the great artist Georgia O'Keeffe-- which is now preserved as a conference center/living museum.
Cuisine of the Month
Bavarian Cuisine
Featuring mainly meat and Knödel dishes, Bavarian cuisine often uses flour. The rural conditions and cold climate of Bavaria lend to crops such as beets and potatoes as staple dishes in Bavaria and other German cuisine as well.
Destination of the Month
Lanarca
Larnaca is a port city in Cyprus, with evidence of habitation up to 6000 years ago. Modern Larnaca, like other Cypriot coastal towns, is divided into an older city center and a wide sprawl of hotels and restaurants along the beach.
Landmark of the Month
Curonian Spit
The Curonian Spit is a 98 km long narrow sandy peninsula separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. It is a trans-boundary UNESCO World Heritage Site shared by Lithuania and Russia.
Movie Tour
La La Land Tour
The La La Land Tour is a one day driving tour, taking you past various filming locations for the highly acclaimed musical, La La Land. Explore Los Angeles through the eyes of the two young performers played by (Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling) who work to advance their careers and romance throughout the course of a year in Los Angeles.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
Oman
Until 1970, Oman was an under-developed nation, and almost completely closed to visitors. Since that time, education, public works and tourism have taken off throughout the country. In 2017 the US$120-million Majarat Oman, a futuristic theme park for families, is set to debut.
Moscow, Russia
A truly iconic, global city, Moscow has played a central role in the development of Russia and the world. In 2017 the city will host football matches in the Confederations Cup and in 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Seoul, South Korea
A fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts, Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts. In 2017 the city will unveil the Seoul Skygarden, touted to rival New York's hugely popular High Line park.
Papua New Guinea
For people who can make it out here, the experience is unforgettable. The incredible natural beauty is simply indescribable. In 2017 come and celebrate one of the cultural events: Mask Festival in Kokopo, the Mount Hagen Cultural Show, and the Canoe and Kundu Drum Festival in Alotau.
TRAVEL ALERTS
- Myanmar fire guts iconic Myanmar hotel, (19 Oct 2017)
- Ukraine protesters clash with riot police, (19 Oct 2017)
- 40 dead as California blazes worsen, (15 Oct 2017)
- Somalia bomb attack, (15 Oct 2017)
- First flight lands on remote St Helena, (15 Oct 2017)
- Argentine Airlines suspends flights to Venezuela, (15 Oct 2017)
Current and upcoming events
- The Melbourne Festival, (5 - 22 Oct 2017)
- Pushkar Camel Fair- Rajasthan, India, (23 Oct - 1 Nov 2017)
- Dia de los Muertos, Mexico, (30 Oct - 1 Nov 2017)
- Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik, (1 - 5 Nov 2017)
- Pirates Week Festival, George Town, (10 - 20 Nov 2017)
- Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai, (14 - 16 Nov 2017)
