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With its iconic industrial backdrop, proud football heritage, and numerous illustrious former inhabitants, it’s not surprising that Manchester has such an excellent – and eclectic – range of museums.
The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has now entered its third month, and as accounts of unspeakable violence continue to mount, millions of people have uprooted their families to flee to safety.
When you arrive at Charlotte-Douglas International airport, take a moment to look around before you join the rush to baggage claim. You’ll see an airport brought to life by dozens of murals created by local artists, experimental photographic collages, and – looking up – the occasional gravity-defying sculpture.
Wisconsin is better known for its famous food and drink (beer, cheese, cream puffs, and kringle) than for its outdoor options, but hiking enthusiasts will find a huge variety of trails and terrain all over the Badger State. Moreover, from short urban hikes along the Lake Michigan coastline in southeastern Wisconsin to family-friendly boardwalk trails “up north,” just about any hiker will find a tremendous trail somewhere in this great Midwestern state. Whether it’s a quick, casual hike in a city park or a legendary multi-month trek across the state’s 1200-mile-long Ice Age Trail, you can always round off your adventure with a cold beer and a plate of hot fried cheese curds.
In October, Jessica Nabongo, a 35-year-old Ugandan-American from Detroit, made history as the first documented Black woman to visit every country in the world – encompassing 195 United Nations member countries and observing states.
“Don’t go there,” “Be careful,” “Avoid” – these are words I never expected to hear before attending a sporting event. However, when planning a trip to Colombia, it’s challenging for people to shake the country’s violent past.
With southern Australia experiencing the worst bushfires on record, the area’s already-endangered koala population faces tough, unforeseen challenges. Recent reports state that these beloved marsupials are among more than 1 billion animals estimated to die due to the blazes. Furthermore, half of the 50,000 disease-free koalas kept as an insurance population on Kangaroo Island are also feared dead. Fortunately, there are ways for the public to help by providing donations and support.
Though we have explored Earth’s most far-flung destinations, the stars above still captivate our imagination. The night sky invites us to wonder about the Milky Way and the stories of constellations. However, as light pollution spreads, many travelers seek remote locations where celestial sights shine bright. Thus, astrotourism has gained popularity.
The divination basket rests in the climate-controlled quiet of the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, half a world from the tropical heat of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It’s plain-looking, the sort of artifact visitors rush past while searching for more charismatic holdings, like the 13-ton granite Sphinx that guards the entrance hall. However, as a child in the DRC capital of Kinshasa, Penn Museum guide Clay Katongo saw the power of baskets like this one in the hands of practitioners calling themselves diviners or, sometimes, prophets.
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a frontier city, the city parks of Anchorage are large, multi-faceted spaces whose character suggests the surrounding wilderness.
You could spend your entire visit to Munich exploring its museums and still only scratch the surface. Covering everything from automobiles to contemporary art, as well as the famed Oktoberfest, Munich’s museums offer incredible places to learn, see world-renowned paintings, and explore the grand rooms of historic palaces.
With a famously mild climate and plenty to do in every season, there really isn’t a bad time to visit Boulder, Colorado. Winters see a generous amount of snowfall, which is great for powder seekers planning a skiing vacation on the nearby slopes. Summers are warm and dry, providing ideal conditions for hiking, biking, and various sporty activities. During spring and fall, the weather can be unpredictable, but accommodations are often more affordable. Festivals and events fill the calendar year-round, offering fun for foodies, music lovers, art enthusiasts, and culture fans. Whenever you decide to visit, you’ll find something to do in this laid-back, mountain-nestled city.
With the Olympics currently exciting the world, it is an excellent opportunity to visit the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. This venue promises a memorable experience, whether you are planning a family outing or simply wish to explore and celebrate the remarkable legacies of Team USA athletes.
Londoners and visitors alike will soon have the chance to “fall in love with nature on their doorsteps,” thanks to the Urban Nature Project being developed at the Natural History Museum in London.
The rural village of Letur, gracefully situated on the edge of a rocky plateau in the Sierra del Segura region of southeastern Spain, is embracing digital nomads as a solution to its declining population of 900.
One of the best parts of visiting Bend, Oregon, is touring the amazing parks within the city. GoTravelDaily is known for its supportive parks organizations, which result in significant expansion, improvements, and maintenance throughout the area.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is well-known for its legendary football team, the Green Bay Packers. However, this vibrant city offers much more than just sports. Whether you’re visiting for a day or a weekend, there are plenty of unexpected activities to enjoy in this bustling locale known as “Titletown.”
With spectacular vistas, scenic drives, and opportunities to spot wildlife, geological marvels, and echoes of ancient civilizations, Colorado’s national parks dazzle. Whether you’re looking to go on a short stroll with your kids or do some hardcore hiking, there’s a walk for everyone here. Moreover, did we mention the sunshine? There are approximately 300 days of it every year.
The subject matter, the medium, and the context: the best exhibitions bring everything together, transforming art into a vivid “here and now” experience. In simpler terms, you have to be present to truly feel it.
It was at the Unspunnen festival in Interlaken in 2017 when I really became aware of just how importantSchwingen– or Swiss wrestling – is in Switzerland.