Quaker farmer John Bartram laid roots in Philadelphia’s first botanical garden in 1728 on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Known as ‘botanist to the…
Events & Festivals
The Butchart Gardens – worth travelling for
It began as a labour of love over 100 years ago – an abandoned mine and the eye-sore it left behind was too much to bear for one woman. Determin…
Celebrate the ANZAC legacy in France
A continent fraught with war for centuries, Europe is today a great monument, filled with the scars of battle, and the blood, sweat and tears of human…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing th…
9 family friendly activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is filled with countless attractions the whole family can enjoy. From theme parks, museums and adventure activities, to harbour cruises, bea…
Chinese New Year – Hong Kong style
According to ancient Chinese legend, a mythical beast named “Year” rises from the sea on the Eve of Chinese New Year, to wreak havoc on people, animal…
The artful side of Hong Kong
Many factors have gone into the creation of modern day Hong Kong. With its mixture of ancient Chinese culture and over a century of English colonial r…
What’s new for Hong Kong in 2018
Always impressive and forever changing, Hong Kong is constantly re-inventing itself. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect from Hong Kong in 2018.…
2018 Christmas tours
It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas getaway. Kick off the 2018 festive season in style with one of these bucket-list tours through E…
A Year of Festivals
If you’re planning a visit to Hong Kong, you need to check something first. There is so much going on in 2018, make sure you do your homework on…