Beyond the Beach: Why 2026 Is the Year to Discover the Cultural Side of Paros

Paros, Greece – 14 July 2026 — While Paros is continuing to attract attention for its beaches, architecture and luxury villa stays, 2026 is also shaping up to be one of the island’s most significant cultural years in recent history. This September marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the […]

On Railways, Romance, and the Luxury of Being Unreachable — Discovering Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail luxury train journey

Words by Julia Svetlosakova  A few years ago, during a long train journey somewhere between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, I remember sitting by the window watching the landscape slowly unfold outside. Rice fields glowing under late afternoon light. Tiny stations where nobody seemed particularly concerned about time. Children waving as the train passed slowly through […]