On the afternoon of January 22nd, 1879, 4,000 Zulu warriors launched an attack on Rorke's Drift on the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Every year, on the 17th March, Irish citizens and descendants from all around the world gather to honour St Patrick, arguably the most celebrated patron saint in the western world.

The breath taking and rippling beauty of splendid Southern India seeps into every aspect of this magnificent corner of the world.

As a nation, Germany seems to operate in its own sphere, a land which defies time and history by melding its ancient timeline with the heady skyscrapers of the future.

There are many powerful reasons to travel; immersing yourself in the rich culture of an unknown country, expanding your perspectives, pausing to appreciate the natural beauty of the world we live in, and disconnecting from our often monotonous day to day routines.