Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to … [Read more...]
Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food? In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [Read more...]
Antelope Canyon: A Stunning Travel Destination
Antelope Canyon is one of the top-rated attractions in the United States. The canyons are located on Navajo land, approximately 25 miles northeast of Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon is famed for its colorful sandstone walls and unique narrow passageways that can be navigated with the help of a guide. There are many questions about how exactly Antelope Canyon was formed, but ones that is asked often is: How were the walls formed? The answer to … [Read more...]
A Complete Guide To Getting The Train From Madrid To Seville
Travelling around Spain is an incredible experience, made better by the quality of the Spanish train network, particularly the Spain high speed rail service. The network makes visiting multiple cities and towns across Spain a breeze, with large stations, comfortable trains and quick connection and travel times. Given the ease of train travel in Spain, and the variation between Spanish cities, we wanted to travel from Madrid to Seville via train, … [Read more...]
Visit Minsk, Belarus – December 2021
Off the beaten path for most visitors to Europe, the country is slowly opening up to tourism - with the waiving of a visa for a number of countries for short term visitors flying into and out of Minsk - which began in early 2017. The airport is not located within the city - rather it can take up to an hour to reach the city center. Refreshingly one doesn't find the crowds and tourist buses all pining to see the same historic sites as one would … [Read more...]
Experience Venice Italy Like A Local: Yes, They Exist!
Venice, Italy is getting something of a bad reputation lately. The most unique and beautiful city in the world is known equally for its maddening crowds as the bridges and canals. Although it is in Italy, the culinary capital of the world, it is known for overpriced and awful food. This is making people wonder if traveling to Venice is going to be a good idea. It’s a travel bucket list item for many, but is it worth it? Traveling to Italy is … [Read more...]
A Wine Focused Visit to France
One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]
Visit Charleston, South Carolina – November 2021
This historic city was founded in 1670 as Charles Town - moved to its present day location in 1680 and changed its name to its current spelling in 1783. Boasts a modern airport that is manageable in size - not intimating to travelers. The airport is located about a 30 minute drive away from the historic French Quarter - visitors can either take taxis, ride sharing services or use one of the often slow buses (takes up to an hour). The historic … [Read more...]
5 Travel Destinations Every Wanderlust Must Try
They say ‘travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer’. It draws you to a new world and inspires you to see, taste, try new things and meet new people. If you’ve been ‘wander-lusting’ and want to break free from the grind in life, pack your bags to experience trips that will fill you with hope, and leave you spell bound. Here’s a list of 5 must visit travel destinations to help you plan and decide your next trip. Trekking - … [Read more...]
French Bee’s new route from New York City to Paris is enticing budget travelers
It takes courage for an airline to start flying a new transatlantic route during a global pandemic but that’s exactly what French bee has done. The Paris-based long-haul airline launched its flight between Newark Liberty International Airport and Paris-Orly on July 15. I recently flew French bee’s nonstop service to Paris and back from my home in New York City. I was initially attracted by French Bee’s advantageous pricing, starting at $199 … [Read more...]
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