The list of popular expat destinations has long included Northern Europe and Switzerland, known for their happiness, famed healthcare programs, and exceptional quality of life. These countries still retain some of the top spots, but this year the top expat destination belongs to a country in the opposite hemisphere: Ecuador. READ
One of the highlights of calling Taiwan home for two years was having the special opportunity to experience the local holidays, festivals and celebrations of the island. Some of the festivals told stories of Chinese culture and ancient myths; others commemorated special events from Taiwan’s past; and still others were
With solar-powered hot air balloons and a new Bio-Bus fuelled by human and household waste, Bristol is going all out to fete its status as European Green Capital for 2015. READ MORE…
Dubbed the “Pop-Up Pompidou” but officially named the the Malaga Pompidou Art Centre, the new museum will be a feature of the city’s arts scene for the next five years. READ MORE…
The people of Wexford are being given the opportunity to have their say about by the bid by Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny to jointly become European Capital of Culture 2020. READ MORE..
Manchester has been named as the country’s new capital of culture by travel bible Rough Guides. The popular guidebook series hailed our city centre’s ‘forward-thinking’ attractions and developments, our ‘cool’ music scene – and our top restaurant chefs. READ MORE…
Exploring the idea of sustainable tourism not only secures the success of this industry in the long run, but it also allows for positive impacts to be made on the society and environment of Thailand, apart from the economy. READ MORE…
PUBLIC 2015 is a dynamic program comprising of a symposium, public art projects, exhibitions, film screenings and openings occurring at sites across Perth and regional Western Australia throughout April. As the name suggests the focus of PUBLIC is public space – its role within the city and creative influence on
Many people have also been posting selfies, promising to visit the country this summer, with the hashtag #IWillComeToTunisia. Tunisia desperately needs this show of solidarity to be followed up with action. The authorities must also be do everything in their power to reassure people that Tunisia is still a safe option for
The University is backing a bid for Leeds to be the 2023 European Capital of Culture. The city will have to declare its intention to bid by December 2016, with the successful city announced in 2018. READ MORE…
A senior panel of councillors has today given the go-ahead for Leeds to bid for the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture in 2023. READ MORE…
As of 2002, there are 1007 incredible sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List (31 Transboundary, 2 Delisted, 46 In Danger, 779 Cultural, 197 Natural, 31 Mixed, 161 States Parties). By sites ranked by country, Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites with 50 sites, followed
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve compiled our favorite pictures of the Emerald Isle. Click through to see breathtaking views of sea coasts, a trio of traditional Irish wedding crashers, and a woman bending backward to kiss the Blarney Stone. READ MORE…
Designed with the city’s character and history in mind, the Atlanta Public Art Tour app combines GPS, audio, text, and images to guide users around the city’s public art world. By highlighting locally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists, the OCA hopes to showcase Atlanta’s cultural heritage and public art. Each
The Roberto Cimetta Fund would like to encourage you to sign the Declaration on the Inclusion of Culture in the Sustainable Development Goals. If culture is not mentioned in the document to be agreed by UN Member States in coming months, it will be extremely difficult for countries to elaborate policies
“It’s such an important part of a tourism offering I think we need to really look at the resources we have at the moment and be proud of them and not be afraid to promote this area as a great foodie place,” READ MORE…
