Tea Ceremonies Around The World
The origins of the humble cuppa go back 5,000 years. According to Chinese mythology, emperor Shen Nung stumbled across tea after falling ill from poison. Fortunately for him, leave
Cheap Holiday Deals With Exoticca
Christmas is well and truly over and the long wait for summer begins. Yes, this time of year is a slog; yet, there is a tried and tested remedy: a holiday. So, why not escape the d
The Best Travel Apps
In the age of travel apps booking a holiday has never been easier. Long gone are the days of sluggishly wading through garish (although, admittedly creative) pages of Teletext in h
Is It Safe To Travel To Egypt?
The enchanting land of the Pyramids is the poster boy of travel bucket list entries. Yet, is it safe to travel to Egypt? Yes, we admit it might not be as safe as a weekend getaway
The Cheapest Michelin Star Restaurants
From whizzing through mouthwateringly fragrant streets on a tuk-tuk, to treading a sodden pier embracing a piping hot bag of fried gold – name a better duo than food and trav
New Year’s Celebrations Around The World
Tis’ the season to prepare for the New Year’s onslaught of boozy parties, 12 o’clock kisses, and the yearly butchering of Auld Lang Syne. For us, engaging in these yearly
The Mongol Empire
At the height of its powers, the Mongol Empire stretched over 9.27 million square miles making it the largest to ever share a common border. Genghis Khan’s ruthless nous spurred
Trips For Over 55s
Trips for over 55s have a somewhat harsh reputation. Yes, we agree that the mere mention of trips for over 55s floods the mind with images of tacky hotels, bland coach trips, or ev
Top Five Sustainable Cities
Sustainable cities that are winning the war on carbon emissions
Best Destinations of 2020
A flurry of travel guides, bloggers, influencers and newspapers have already given their take on the top ten destinations of 2020. To some extent, we all follow the latest trends t
Top Five South American Cities
Overflowing with multi-coloured alleys and colonial squares teeming with Latin flair, South American cities excite and astound. Try your hand at tango on the streets of Buenos Aire
Responsible Tourism Tips
Exotic destinations are not only lands of cheap booze and magnificent beaches; they also harbour unique customs and cultural sensitivities. Recently, the mayoress of Barcelona, Ad
What Was The Silk Road?
Hate to break it to you but it wasn’t made out of silk – it wasn’t even a road as such. So what exactly was the Silk Road? The Silk Road’s name came from the prim
Top Things To Do In Madagascar
This stunning island lying off the coast of mainland Africa, boasts a wealth of natural marvels unique to its shores. Only recently has The Great Red Island started to finally come
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites is studded with breathtaking nature, technological wonders and ancient towns scarred by historic battles. A World Heritage Site must meet
Christmas Holiday Destinations
Want to escape your mother-in-law’s looming presence when basting the turkey? Does uncle Derek and his outrageously un-PC comments make you long for January? Here at Exoticca, we
The Most Beautiful Mosques in Istanbul
Istanbul is an exciting mish mash of yesteryear decadence and dazzling urban innovation. This half Asian half European city of over 15 million, indulges travellers with astounding
Best Myanmar Beaches
This spiritual land of gleaming pagodas and buddhist monks, is also blessed with an idyllic coast packed with sandy paradises. Dwelling in the shadows of other Southeast Asian dest
What is a Multi-centre Holiday?
Multi-centre holidays Six-month long trips hopping from country to country are but a fantasy to most people. Therefore, many are turning to multi-centre holidays to get their fix o
Things to do in Iceland in winter
Scraping the edges of the Arctic Circle and with ice in its name, the winter months on this island can be harsh to the tune of – 25ºc. However, our list of the best things t
Tales of mysterious places you can really visit
The world is too big to know the origins of each and every corners. Today, there are many travel destinations which still hide unknown, unsettling secrets. If you’re fascinat