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Living and Working in Japan: Some Tips
Catherine DeVrye lived and worked in Japan as IBM’s HR Manager. Here’s an extract from the book she wrote to help others avoid some of her own faux pas. BOWING There have been entire books devoted to bowing and business cards. I will not attempt to delve into all the intricacies of whether one should […]
Miami Destination Guide
Overview Miami is a fascinating and contradictory sort of place. Once described as “a sunny place for shady people”, the modern, flamboyant and constantly evolving city is often stereotyped as shallow and materialistic, appealing to college kids, real estate tycoons and hip hop artists. But Miami is also highly creative, with amazing private art collections, […]
Budapest: A Slow-Burning Love Affair on the Danube
Budapest doesn’t shout for your attention. It doesn’t flash neon promises or hustle you with headline attractions. Instead, it draws you in slowly, like a conversation that deepens with every hour. One minute you’re admiring a grand building; the next, you’re sitting in a steamy bathhouse at dusk, wondering why more cities don’t feel this […]
Toronto City Guide
OVERVIEW Words: Philippa Macken Canada’s largest city, perched on the tip of Lake Ontario, is a medley of cultures, histories and lifestyles. Toronto’s dynamic blend of distinct neighbourhoods, vibrant downtown scene and non-stop events makes this one of Canada’s most compelling urban destinations. Traditionally known as ‘Hogtown’ and ‘Big Smoke’, the city recently acquired the […]
Phuket Destination Guide
Words: Gary Walsh There is a yin and yang to Phuket, Thailand’s most popular beach destination. On the west coast, the endless string of gorgeous white sand beaches is swept by rhythmic waves rolling in from the Andaman Sea. In the east, the beaches are miserly, barely worthy of the name, and sometimes pushed into […]
Koh Samui Destination Guide
Words: Stu Lloyd OVERVIEW Koh Samui has grown up. No longer the backpacker backwater of the turquoise Gulf of Thailand, she’s now a sophisticated destination for a more discerning traveller. The jet set has truly arrived, and Samui spoils for choice when it comes to upscale beds, beers and buffets. There is still the opportunity, […]
Paris City Guide
Words: Keith Austin INTRODUCTION PARIS is one of the great cities of the world, arguably the greatest – a bustling 21st century capital city of 10 million people that’s managed the not-inconsiderable trick of remaining relevant, modern and beautifully, wonderfully old-fashioned. Just the name evokes images of grand streets and cosy cafes, of higgledy-piggledy, cobblestoned […]
Brisbane Travel Guide
This popular tourist destination on the coast of Moreton Bay, the Coral Sea, and the Brisbane River is a fantastic place for a holiday with all of the sandy beaches to enjoy. The temperatures stay in the 60s all year long, so the weather is always perfect although November through April are the warmest months. […]
English Midlands Destination Guide
Words: Alison Plummer Central England is the meeting place of many regions with Birmingham at its heart, surrounded by counties, towns and natural attractions, each destinations in their own right. Multi-cultural Birmingham has a young demographic with a high percentage of its population under 30, reflected in the urban arts and dining/bar culture, modern architecture […]
San Francisco City Guide
Words: Jennifer Campbell INTRO:San Francisco; the city by the bay where crooner, Tony Bennett left his heart. A sensory feast of culture and innovation, it is a city of many faces with a personality that’s difficult to pin down. Long defined by its stunning natural setting and for being at the vanguard of America’s counter-culture […]
