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Guide to Cusco’s attractions

There are plenty of attractions to choose from and things to do when you visit the ancient capital of the Incas, Cusco. The city whose name means “the world’s navel” is a mix of historical Inca monuments and architecture from the Spanish colonial era. Explore the cosy cobbled streets, feel...

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5 unknown animals on the African savannah

Many different animals live on the savannah in Africa. We all know some of them, while others remain relatively unknown. Then there are some very special animals that only a few people ever get to meet. Fewer people have, for example, heard of Africa’s unicorn – the okapi, which resembles...

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7 Japanese dishes to taste

Sushi is perhaps the first thing you think of when you think of Japanese food and it is also an incredibly exquisite thing to eat in Japan. But Japanese cuisine is more varied than you may think. Japanese cuisine is based on fresh ingredients, ranging from vegetables to fish and...

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Safari dictionary

When you go on safari in Africa, it’s a good idea to have mastered some of the terms and slang you might come across along the way. But what is the actual definition of safari? What does it mean if an animal is nocturnal? And who are the Small Five?...

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The Great Wall of China

From the Yellow Sea in the east to the endless Gobi Desert in the west, here stretches the world’s longest wall. The Great Wall of China The symbol of China. And perhaps the country’s main attraction. What is the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China is a...

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