The arts in Russia: an east-west tug of war

My experience of Russian art and music has taught me to open the mind; the learning curve never stops—because what we know now isn’t necessarily the whole story.

5 awesome areas of Iceland to see before you die – Part 3/3

While we can’t venture too far from home at the moment, it’s still important to imagine, and dream of, our next trip. In this blog, I’m going to explore five beautiful areas of Iceland that stuck with me.

5 awesome areas of Iceland to see before you die – Part 2/3

While we can’t venture too far from home at the moment, it’s still important to imagine, and dream of, our next trip. In this blog, I’m going to explore five beautiful areas of Iceland that stuck with me.

5 awesome areas of Iceland to see before you die – Part 1/3

While we can’t venture too far from home at the moment, it’s still important to imagine, and dream of, our next trip. In this blog, I’m going to explore five beautiful areas of Iceland that stuck with me.

On Jodhpur

But nothing in India is identifiable, the mere asking of a question causes it to disappear or to merge in something else. – E. M. Forster

Devon

Devon, the sound of the word to my ears of late recalls a sun dappled heat wave on the English Riviera ...

Built in beauty

Following on from Toby Mitchell's The Weekender - BATH, we look into what makes the Georgian city an architectural wonder.

What would be an appropriate mark to leave?

David Ward reflects on the internal journey we take when we take ourselves to a new place and try and leave a mark.

Physics borne from Philosophy

Asking the ‘why’ in physics isn’t something that often springs to mind, but understanding this science relies much more than getting a hang of the maths…

The jewel in Spain’s crown

Seville is a wild, exciting and an intoxicating city that truly captures the spirit of Spain.

In Bristol

If ever there was a city for the creative, its Bristol. Perhaps well known for its colourful Georgian terraces and iconic suspension bridge, Bristol is a hub of creativity that offers grit and charm in abundance, a city that certainly packs a punch.

The Herons of Vancouver

Vancouver is home to not only a vast array of people, but also a diverse and eclectic mix of wildlife. David Ward tells us a little more about one habitant in particular…

Rambling with Ramble!

If you enjoy a good walk through the more isolated and secluded parts of the UK, Ramble Guides should definitely be a point of call to discover new and interesting paths. We talk with founder Athena Mellor about what gets her rambling…

Spring Diary by Robin Lucas

Robin Lucas takes us on a journey through 'his' spring. Why not take a look at his Spring Diary installment.

My Copenhagen, by Simon Larsen

We invited Simon Larsen to give us his 'top 10 places' of the city where he spends most of his time. See the streets of the Danish capital through the eyes of one of its natives.

There is magic to somewhere that has secrets and wilderness

Vancouver Island is one of Canada’s great treasures and houses one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse ecosystems. David Ward explores the magic of this beautiful place.

Blossoming in Japan – Lodestars Anthology’s latest adventure.

Lodestars Anthology has just released its latest issue – JAPAN. We caught up with creative director Liz Schaffer and asked Liz to share with us her favourite images and her impression of this Far East nation.

The Misrepresentation of the Roma People in Popular Culture

Cultural stereotypes often dictate the way society views foreign traditions, religions and mentalities. In recent years, we have finally been introduced to new voices representing a variety of cultural backgrounds but there’s still a long way to go

The Sand and the Hourglass – An interview with artist and traveling chef of OITF, Jim Denevan

Wildly interesting human being, sand artist and traveling culinary impresario responsible for Outstanding in the Field, Jim Denevan offers NHP some sound time to share what it’s like being a maker of experiences and spanning time.

The art of getting lost…but on purpose. 

Getting lost is quite a hard thing to do nowadays...but purposefully doing so (or metaphorically at least) is the idea behind the Lost In city guides. Matt Porter tried his luck at getting "lost" on three recent trips.

Photo Spread – The Natural talent of Milla Koivisto

Milla Koivisto is a photographer, writer, filmmaker and artist with a focus on environmental issues. Her interests lies in the natural world and our connections and relationship with it, with a particular interest in the remote parts of our planet.

Cultural Agenda: For Every Culture Vulture & Connoisseur in Almaty, Kazakhstan

'Almaty' translates to 'Apple city', so here's some local knowledge to help you get to the cultural core of the largest city in Kazakhstan!

This Week’s Agenda: For the Music Obsessed Globalist in Oslo

Are you feeling that global itch? This week Oslo is serving up a mixed menu of ethnic and ethical treats for the radical, the well-travelled and the forever-curious music fan.

The Bug-Out Bag: What To Wear During a Zombie Apocalypse

There's only so much you can worry about when your best mate is trying to gnaw your face off. Be prepared for the inevitable with our bug-out bag for the moment the undead rise up.

This Week’s Agenda: For the Gentleman Gay Publisher in Paris

Does a week in Paris await you? Here's a highbrow guide to some of the more cultured pursuits the city has on offer right now - and some for centuries past and centuries to come! Your guide, a French-born gay publisher.

Carb Dodging on the Island of Pizza and Pasta

As we collectively get fussier about what we eat and opt for a healthier option, we may find that travelling can be quite the stumbling block. Trapani in Sicily offers some orgasmic carb-loaded dishes, but there is hope for the disciplined diner.

Rules for Modern Day Heroes and Pioneers

Confused about what makes for being heroic or pioneering these days? Let us help with our new diagrammatic guide!

10 Reasons To Keep On Moving In Africa

There’s a lot to take on when you consider a trip to Africa: it covers more than 20% of the entire land mass of the planet, it is home to more than one billion people and it is host to some of the most extreme and diverse environments. Our man...