As a woman, bearded men are a curiosity to me, all the more, if the beard is red and the hair on his head is not! The reason as to why this strange phenomenon happens is still under a shroud of mystery…well, that’s hardly true anymore but it did add some dramatic weight to the […]
The Enduring Mystery Of Magic Carpets
July 25, 2013 by
Who hasn’t dreamt of flying? Our myths and legends are filled with winged men, magical flying creatures and wondrous, enchanted devices that enable us to take off into the blue. Yet when left to choose, for us most, we opt again and again for the simple, logical and self cleaning choice; the magic carpet. When […]
Handy Map of Essaouira For Extreme Sport Lovers
July 24, 2013 by
If you’re thinking of heading to Essaouira in Morocco for an action-packed holiday to remember, don’t leave home without packing this handy map, produced in collaboration with Explora. The colourful map highlights where you can find the hottest spots to surf, windsurf and kitesurf in Essaouira, as well as a football field and basketball […]
Australia’s 4 Most Important Wine Regions
July 24, 2013 by
Over the years Australian wine has seen it’s fair share of highs and lows. A decade ago, Aussie wine was the talk of wine drinkers the world over, their style of bigger bolder dense red wines were right in the wheel house of the average consumer. Over time though, consumer attitudes changed slightly and admittedly […]
Bustling Around Brisbane: Mini Travel Guide
July 24, 2013 by
Situated along the Brisbane River sits the first European settlement of Queensland, the city of Brisbane. Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, a Scotsman who was the first European explorer here in 1799. The city was initially created as a penal colony, set up to house and hold convicts sent up from Sydney. Due to the […]
Can You Pull Off ‘The Lone Ranger’ Look?
July 23, 2013 by
When the original Lone Ranger made his television debut in 1949, his white hat and red neckerchief made him a style icon for a generation of kids. With the series reboot starring Armie Hammer as the eponymous hero and Johnny Depp as Tonto, the masked man’s style has also gotten a makeover. While he still […]
The Many Ages of Superman – Infographic
July 23, 2013 by
Superman – also known as Clark Kent – wasn’t always the altruistic hero we know him as today. In fact, he was the exact opposite: He was an evil villain. After Jerry Seigel and Joe Schuster were repeatedly rejected by publishers, they decided to start their own fanzine, “Science Fiction: The Advance Guard of Future Civilization.” […]
History of Banksy Graffiti Art
July 22, 2013 by
The true identity of Banksy has yet to be revealed, which adds even more an air of mystery to his artwork and has helped build a lasting, cult following around his work. Magazines, TV news stations, and thousands of his fans have speculated about the artist’s true identity. But alas, we still may never know! […]
Why You Should Check Out The Reputation Of A Hostel
July 22, 2013 by
Exploring the world by yourself or with friends can be an exciting opportunity. You’ll gain greater perspective as you immerse yourself in a new culture. Unfortunately, one of the trickiest parts of backpacking through the world is finding a decent and affordable place to stay. You might luck out with affordable hotel rooms, but for the […]
Summer Moustache Survival Guide
July 22, 2013 by
Summer is about the beach, the great outdoors, lemonade, cookouts with friends and family, sun, and good old fashion fun. Sadly, almost every one of these highlights, unless careful planning and preparation is taken, can equal slow and painful moustache death. We have already lived through the pains of all the above and have comeback […]
