Across the world, there are positive gains made each day to close the gender gap. More than ever, there is a strong call to #pressforprogress. International Women’s Day is the global call to action to friends, colleagues, and communities to think, act and also behave in a gender inclusive way. At Wendy Wu Tours, we […]
As the snow melts and spring makes its warmer presence felt in Japan, the cherry blossom trees burst into bloom. A curtain of pink and white flowers delicately envelopes Japan’s streets, waterways, temples, houses and parks. Japan is then in the midst of cherry blossom fever. The cherry blossoms are a national (and international) obsession, with […]
Asia is a land of captivating cultural contrasts, and the wildlife is just as fascinating and varied. From endangered tigers in India, playful giant pandas in China and also wise orangutans in Borneo, there is a whole host of wildlife in Asia to encounter. Here are just a few of the more special creatures and wildlife-rich […]
Colour me happy India! Holi Festival is most definitely one for the bucket list and in 2018, falls on 1-2 March. Here are some colourful facts you must know about India’s Holi Festival. Holi Festival is the Hindu festival of colours and relates to ancient Hindu tales. One tales tells of a female Hindu demon named […]
The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka may be small, but it undoubtedly makes use of every inch for travellers wishing to tour Sri Lanka. The friendly nation is full of gems to discover – fantastically biodiverse jungles, verdant tea-plucking highlands, wildlife galore, delicious cuisine, ancient history and ruins, and pristine beaches. UNESCO has recognised […]
Over the last decade, air travel has received a lot of attention on the nightly news. A number of tragic global incidents have given travellers cause to ponder – is flying safe anymore? Sometimes, Mother Nature does not play nice and volcano eruptions, storms, and even bird strikes can cause lengthy delays and cancellations. This […]