People & Travel

Rose receiving her MBE

Roseanne Park MBE

Roseanne Park: From Melbourne’s Suburbs to Global Stardom Roseanne Park of Blackpink, known to millions as Rosé, Rosie, or simply Rose. A name that resonates far beyond the borders of Australia, New Zealand, or South Korea. Her journey from a quiet Melbourne suburb to the pinnacle of global pop culture is nothing short of extraordinary. […]

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Koryo Saram in Uzbekistan

Koryo Saram – unravelling history

Koryo Saram means “Korean people” in an old North Korean dialect. It refers to a small group of Russian speaking ethnic Koreans who migrated to the Russian Far East between 1863 and 1937. They now live primarily in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and parts of the former Soviet Union including Russia. They are not just ethnic

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Shymbulak Road sign

Shymbulak Ski Fields at Almaty

Shymbulak isn’t just Almaty’s backyard ski hill—it’s a full alpine escape that starts just 40 minutes from the city and whisks you from an urban morning coffee to sweeping glacial views by mid-morning. It is would make the list for the 3 best Almaty attractions. It’s close, affordable, beginner-friendly, and come summer—an easy gateway to

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Church of Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola

Rediscovering Rome’s Hidden Gem: The Church of Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola Church of Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola is unusual. It is not one of the more notable churches of Rome, mentioned in any tourist literature that we came across. It is however special. Rome is a city renowned for its grand basilicas, ancient ruins, and

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Registan Square

Samarkand on the Silk Road

Samarkand: The Timeless Jewel of the Silk Road Samarkand on the Silk Road, is a city with a history stretching back 2,500 years. It stands as a living testament to the enduring allure of the Silk Road gave life to many for 15 centuries. Exploring Samarkand means peeling layers of wonderful history. Once a vital

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Paddington Station

Night trains, European resurgence

From Obsolescence to Lifestyle Choice Night trains, once thought to be relics of a bygone era, are quietly making a remarkable comeback in the developed world. This resurgence, while gradual and often overlooked, is transforming overnight rail travel from a fading necessity into a lifestyle choice embraced by a new generation of travelers. The story

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Amid Central Asia Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, is a city that defies expectations. I would consider it now as the best start for a Central Asian journey. A Kyrgyzstan travel trip for knowing the people and culture that was hidden for so long behind the iron curtain. Tucked away in the rightmost corner of

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