Chinese New Year: When It Happens, Where to Celebrate
Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) isn’t a single night of fireworks. It’s a full season of meaning: family reunions, symbolic food, temple rituals, street energy, and small traditions that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a living story. If you’re curious about when it happens, where it’s celebrated, and what actually goes on (beyond the clichés), here’s a clear, traveller-friendly guide — plus a few authentic, high-end ways to experience it with depth. When is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year follows the lunar
TRIEX Group Launch: Incentive Trips, Immersive Experiences, and the Return of Human Connection
TRIEX Group is officially launched, an international consortium built to create unique programmes that blend signature TRavel, immersive Incentives, and exclusive EXperiences. TRIEX was born from a simple belief: the business world needs to re-enchant human connection. In a fragmented landscape of travel agencies, incentive companies, and event creators, TRIEX unites these worlds into a global ecosystem of transformation through experience. With 100+ years of combined worldwide experience, TRIEX has delivered 3,000+ creative immersive events and welcomed 800,000 participants through travel, incentives, and immersive formats. What is an incentive trip? An incentive
The Cultural Immersion Dilemma: India or Sri Lanka?
India or Sri Lanka? Both promise ancient temples, vibrant cultures, aromatic spices, and spiritual depth. But choosing between these two South Asian neighbours can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re seeking genuine cultural immersion, not just tourist highlights. Here’s how to decide which destination will give you the authentic, transformative experience you’re craving. India vs Sri Lanka You want more than a holiday. You want to understand a place—its rhythms, its people, its soul. You want to taste street food with locals, witness centuries-old rituals, learn stories that don’t make it into
The Art of Packing Light (Without Sacrificing Style or Comfort)
You've done it before: stood at the baggage carousel waiting endlessly, lugged an overstuffed suitcase through cobblestone streets, paid excess baggage fees, or worse—realised you packed three jumpers you never wore whilst forgetting the one thing you actually needed. Here's how to pack light, pack smart, and still look effortlessly put-together wherever you travel. Why Packing Light Changes Everything Packing light isn't about deprivation or making do with less. It's about freedom. Freedom to move quickly through airports, hop on trains without wrestling luggage, navigate narrow hotel staircases, and say
Supporting Local Economies: How to Ensure Your Travel Dollars Make a Difference
You want to explore the world, but you also want your travel dollars to genuinely help—not harm—the communities you visit. Here's how to travel with intention and ensure your money creates real, lasting impact where it matters most. and participate to truly responsible tourism. Understanding the Problem: Where Does Your Travel Money Actually Go? Let's start with an uncomfortable truth: in many developing countries, 80% of tourism revenue leaves the local economy through foreign-owned hotels and tour operators. Your $100-per-night hotel stay? Most of that money flows to a multinational
Why Scots Are the Happiest People in the Worst Weather: A Love Letter to Scottish Resilience
It's 8°C, sideways rain is pelting your face, and you've just watched a local in shorts and a t-shirt casually stroll past saying "lovely day, eh?" Welcome to Scotland, where the weather is reliably terrible and the people are reliably brilliant about it. Here's what travelers can learn from the Scottish mentality that turns miserable conditions into memorable adventures. The Weather Is Always Bad (And That's Perfectly Fine) Let's establish the facts: Scottish weather is objectively awful. It rains approximately 250 days a year in Glasgow. The Highlands can experience
Fall Foliage Beyond New England: Unexpected Autumn Destinations
When autumn arrives, most travellers dream of New England's iconic fall colours. But what if we told you that some of the world's most spectacular Unexpected Autumn Destinations are hiding in places you've never considered? From golden larches in the Alps to fiery maples in Japan, these unexpected destinations offer stunning fall foliage without the crowds—and often at better value. Why Look Beyond the Usual Fall Destinations? Don't get us wrong—New England's fall foliage is beautiful. But with popularity comes crowds, inflated prices, and fully booked accommodations. October is one
The Ultimate Ski Adventure: Discover the Dolomites Ski Safari
When you think of a ski holiday, you might picture a week in one resort, skiing the same slopes and returning to the same hotel every evening. But what if skiing could be more than that? What if it was an adventure – a journey through valleys, across mountain passes, and from hut to hut? Welcome to the Ski Safari in the Dolomites – the ultimate ski challenge. What is a Ski Safari? A ski safari is not about staying in one place. Instead, each day takes you further, linking valleys
Jet, Set, Love!
Forget the usual honeymoon hotspots—true romance is found in hidden gems, secluded beaches, and charming towns where love takes center stage. 💕 If you and your partner crave something unique, these five offbeat destinations promise intimate moments, breathtaking scenery, and pure magic. After all, true romance is in finding the perfect moment.✈✨ Munnar, India – Misty Hills & Tea Garden Love 🇮🇳🌿 Munnar is where romance meets nature. Nestled in Kerala’s lush Western Ghats, this hill station is all about rolling tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, and cozy hideaways. If you
Wellness Resorts that go Beyond Massages
When it comes to wellness resorts, the experience has evolved far beyond traditional massages. Across the globe, wellness destinations are redefining relaxation and rejuvenation by offering transformative therapies and holistic practices designed to heal the mind, body, and soul. These luxurious retreats go deeper, combining innovative techniques with ancient traditions to provide a truly restorative escape. Bali for your special moment In Bali, wellness resorts embrace the power of mindfulness with immersive yoga and meditation retreats. Set against lush green landscapes and tranquil beaches, these programs are ideal for reconnecting