A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Call him the inventor of the selfie – Andy Warhol embraced new mediums like video, film, and Polaroid portraits, using 20th-century America as his subject. Instantly recognizable, the provocative pop art created by this LGBT icon has become the pride of museums across the US. In celebration of his birthday on August 6, we take a look at the top spots to see his work in the US.
Buzzing, bohemian Budapest brims with splendid street art. As you take a stroll through the Hungarian capital, you will find colorful creations that use various surfaces as canvases, from sticker art on lampposts to mural-clad firewalls.
An increasing number of Italian beach destinations are implementing new rules to mitigate the effects of overtourism and protect their shores from sand erosion and other damage. From identity bracelets to entry fees and even towel bans, here’s what you need to know about some of the latest regulations and where they apply.
Home to one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities, beautiful bridges, and wonderful shopping streets, Cambridge is a fascinating city for architecture aficionados.
On a visit to Algeria, writer Henry Wismayer and photographer Marcus Westberg venture into the country’s awe-inspiring (and seldom visited) interior.
Indianapolis might be best known for its racetrack and stadium, but the Indiana state capital also boasts two state parks and hundreds of green spaces. Whether bundled up in winter coats or enjoying the sun in summer, residents and visitors with kids flock to the 130 playgrounds scattered across the city and county parks.
London may be famously cold and rainy, but summer temperatures are soaring in the capital, making outdoor swimming an appealing escape for locals.
A pioneer in environmental protection, Spain began preserving its land as national parks in 1918, decades before most other European nations. Spain has 16 national parks that showcase diverse ecosystems, from Sierra de las Nieves, inaugurated in 2021, to lesser-known Cabañeros, near Toledo, and Teide in the Canary Islands – the most visited park in Europe.
From the late Victorian era to the middle of the 20th century, Indiana was a powerhouse of manufacturing and agriculture. However, civic-minded Hoosiers were determined to make their capital city of Indianapolis more than a crossroads in a cornfield. Consequently, the museums they founded were so substantial and innovative that they continue to stand out to this day.
Each year, thousands of travelers head to one of the dozens of beach towns that dot Texas‘s 350 miles of coastline. Surfers gravitate toward Galveston, spring breakers head to South Padre Island, and families with small children love Corpus Christi. The coastal town ofPort Lavaca, however, hides under the radar.
Whether you’re an avid fan of architecture, thrive on culture, or simply crave stamps in your National Parks passport, the 2400 sq miles of land within the Pocono Mountains doesn’t disappoint when it comes to saving money.
An early product of the budding American conservationist movement in the 1910s, Montana’s Glacier Park is a poster child for the US National Park movement and ranks alongside the likes of Yellowstone and Yosemite as one of the United States’ most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
No one warns you about “The Groover,” and maybe it’s better that they don’t. If you join a commercial rafting trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, you’ll become intimately familiar with this metal-sided chamber of horrors that passes for a porta-potty, but more on that later…
There’s more to Egypt than history. From the coral reefs of the Red Sea to the desert landscapes that radiate out from the fertile strip of the Nile Valley, Egypt’s natural riches dazzle travelers as much as its pyramids, painted tombs, and towering temples.
Salzburg boasts an extraordinary amount of culture for a city of its size. For centuries, prince-archbishops built castles, palaces, and abbeys to hide treasures from the outside world. Furthermore, music lovers will be delighted to know this is the city where Mozart was born and where Maria inspired the world to sing.
Lagos packs a punch when it comes to culture, thanks to Nollywood, a vibrant music and fashion scene – and a lineup of museums that range from staid to exciting.
England’s a country with a lengthy, diverse history, so it’s no surprise that it’s home to some of the world’s finest museums. Happily, they’re not all confined to London either.
For hikers, climbers, and mountain lovers, life doesn’t get much better than a visit to Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The iconic, saw-toothed Teton range towers over a chain of jewel-like glacial lakes that dot the valley of Jackson Hole, offering some of the most dramatic landscapes in the West.
In July 1947, a powerful thunderstorm blew over Roswell, New Mexico – and with it came whispers of a mysterious object. Was it a weather balloon, as US military officials claimed? Or, was it a flying saucer from outer space, as many locals believed?
Peeling back the layers of Burgundy’s history through the ages reveals the beauty and elegance of the region today.