By Lewis Budden | 2 October 2020
Bataireacht is an Irish martial art. It is fighting with a traditional weapon in the form of the Shillelagh, a wooden club, and training in strikes, thrusts, and blocking. What Jujutsu, Eskrima, and Tahtib are to the east, Ireland created their own rich history of martial arts and weaponry, one [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 19 September 2020
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been making news for opening its borders for recreational tourism. Until 2018, it issued visas only for pilgrimages, business matters, sports events, and foreign employees, but the country’s stance is changing. In 2019, the country issued over 24,000 tourist visas in only 10 days. [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 12 September 2020
Renowned as the queen of the South, Cebu is the port capital and the oldest city in Cebu province. Located in the Central Visayas, it’s the country’s most developed area, touted as the next tourism and business destination. It is also known as the Arnis capital of the world! Cebu [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 8 September 2020
Andre Pederneiras is no superman. You won’t see him patrolling the streets of Rio de Janeiro in tights, a bright red cape and a Jheri Curl. He can’t fly, see through walls or pick up objects 100 times his bodyweight. And no, he isn’t striking classic poses and flashing smiles [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 1 September 2020
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. The country has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. There’s hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know about Egyptian pharaohs and their magnificent rule. Ancient Egyptians were great warriors. They fought with whatever weapons were at their disposal. The Pharaohs [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 28 August 2020
The weight an inanimate object can hold on such a young soul is immeasurable in a poverty-stricken world where hopes and dreams are sometimes the only escape. So Jose Aldo clung to his soccer ball as tight as he could when the storms got rough. He still clings to it [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Thousands of miles away, across an endless stretch of land and water, Anderson Silva is reinventing himself as the baddest man on the planet. But the arena has changed for the former UFC middleweight champion. Gone are the thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. Gone are the ritualistic backstage [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Judging from a distance is a commonality in human beings. There’s a hint of convenience in feigning understanding of a book without reading the contents on the pages. Royce Gracie, a Brazilian MMA legend and UFC pioneer, comes from a world where everything is a blank canvas. It’s a world [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 20 August 2020
Pakistan’s cultural hub, Lahore, is at the confluence of historical traditions and modern lifestyle. According to the legends, Lava, son of Rama, founded this city, which later came to be known as Lahore after his name. Lahore was an important city during the Mughal era. Mughal emperors built the Lahore [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 17 August 2020
Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the Middle East. Pristine beaches and unparalleled hospitality await you if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi, the city of tolerance! The essence of Abu Dhabi lies in its historical Islamic culture and architectural wonders like the [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 10 August 2020
The sacred Wudang Shan is home to clusters of ancient palaces, temples, and monasteries; the first one was constructed under the rule of Emperor Tang Taizong back in 627-649 AD. These buildings are the birthplace of Daoism, the indigenous Chinese religion. The scenic mysticism of the Wudang Mountain attracts around [...]
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