Culture experiences

To truly understand a place, you need to connect with its people. Every destination on our map has a culture (or cultures) all its own, and if you let it, that culture will open your mind and transform your trip. Whether you’re chanting with monks in Bhutan, sharing stories with the vibrant people of South America, learning ancient traditions from Ethiopia’s intriguing tribes, or taking part in a centuries-old tea ceremony in Japan, our cultural experiences offer the chance to really get under the skin of a new destination – and you’ll leave with memories that will last long after you’ve unpacked your bags.

Enjoy a dhow sunset cruise in Vilanculos

The southern coast of Mozambique is nothing short of picturesque. Ask anybody and they'd tell you, one of the best ways to take in this dreamy destination is from a dhow. The traditional way of getting around these seas for thousands of years, dhows have become synonymous with Africa's east coast. As the wind fills the wistful, curved sails, you'll cruise across the water - a glass of champagne in hand - as the sun begins to set, keeping your eyes peeled for flocks of pelicans, sea turtles, rare dugong and dolphin dancing in the waves. Temperate and steady most of the year (with the chance of rain between January and March), there isn't a 'bad' time for a dhow cruise.