Oasis Festival, Marrakech: The Festival that Fyre wanted to be

I winced when I first saw Oasis Festival's promotional video. Beautiful influencer types lounging poolside smiling as if they'd just hit a million followers on IG. Bendy yogis downward dogged over Moroccan rugs in the desert. The camera panned to a dance floor with well-placed models grooving into the wee hours. It reminded me of Fyre Festival, the festival that was too good to be true. Fyre bombed so badly that Netflix made a documentary about it. Thankfully, Oasis Festival...

Sloths, deadly snakes and sleeping birds: A night walk in Costa Rica

"Come up here but be careful, it's in striking position," our guide explains. Christian, a stout little man with a jolly face, bucket hat and offbeat sense of humour, is  referring to the deadly fluorescent green snake coiled up on a dinner plate-sized leaf he’s shining a torch at. "I'm okay here, thanks," I whisper nervously taking a few steps in the opposite direction. "Come on! Come here, it's fine!" Christian, standing a few metres away, shouts enthusiastically. I make...

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