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San Francisco’s magnificent museums honor its close links to Asia as well as the tech hub’s quirky love of science and progress. You’ll find museums here tracing the city’s history from its earliest days, when the bay was filled with sailing ships bringing gold-seekers to America, as well as its idiosyncratic history over the preceding centuries.
People from all over the world come to Tanzania just for its national parks. These protected spaces are an ever-evolving theatre of real wildlife action and up-close animal encounters. However, which park is the right one for you?
From young Berliners hunting for secondhand clothes to travelers seeking vintage souvenirs, Berlin’s flea markets offer a treasure trove of expected and unexpected finds. Held in nearly every Berlin district, these weekend markets are known for their vibrant, chaotic atmosphere and the sheer joy of discovering unique items.
Crisscrossed by cobbled pathways and steep, traffic-laden lanes, Edinburgh might not seem ideal for cycling. However, despite the undulating topography and web of ancient streets, Scotland’s hilly, historic capital is surprisingly well set up for cyclists.
From Buda Hills’ hiking trails to the tranquil lawns on Margaret Island, Budapest boasts a wealth of green spaces ideal for various outdoor activities.
Just because the temperature dips doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to stop. While traditionalists stick to skiing and snowboarding, some folks get creative, either translating their own favorite warm-weather sports to the winter climate or making up a whole new one, like the guys who started sledding with a shovel. Below, you can find eight non-traditional winter sports from around the world.
Captain Chelsey Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot behind the “Miracle on the Hudson” 13 years ago, will see the Carolinas Aviation Museum renamed in his honor.
During the winter months, Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah transforms into a stunning winter wonderland. The scenic park, known for its colorful amphitheater and unique hoodoos, becomes inaccessible by vehicle due to heavy snowfall. However, for adventurous visitors, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling provide alternate ways to experience this beautiful landscape.
Feeling inspired by the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing? Create your own competition at these top winter sports destinations around the world.
A unique fashion exhibition is taking over Paris as six of the city’s top museums host tributes to the late French designer Yves Saint Laurent to mark the 60th anniversary of his debut collection.
For centuries, Puerto Ricans have been marching to the beat of their own drum. From busy markets to schoolyards, restaurants,colmados(grocery stores), funerals, and bass-bumping cars passing by, there isn’t a moment in Puerto Rico that isn’t punctuated by a musical melange.
Eloghosa Osunde is a Nigerian writer and artist. In 2021, she won the prestigious Plimpton Prize for Fiction from the Paris Review. Here, she takes us on a personal, literary journey through her hometown of Lagos through the perspective of a fictional character in her novel.
Free from mass tourism and blessed with blustery stretches of salt-sprayed beaches and dramatic, otherworldly landscapes, Iceland’s Westfjords are an untouched wonderland where nature reigns supreme.
Ancient Egypt has captivated the world for millennia, with its cryptic language of hieroglyphs, legendary god-level pharaohs, and mysterious and well-preserved temples and tombs. However, although ancient Egypt might be long gone, that doesn’t mean it’s dead. This civilization is coming more to life now than it has in years, as the modern country makes bold moves to preserve, restore, and showcase its heritage like never before.
Dublin’s nightlife is fueled by its people, as they strive for a better city. Louise Bruton explains how the city’s music venues have deeply influenced her life.
Say ‘Temple Bar’ to any Dubliner and watch their eyes roll back into their head – the quaintly-cobbled and bar-filled district is often seen as a tourist trap, but you might protest, wanting to hear some live music. However, they may scoff and tell you that’s not where real music is found.
Nicosia (Lefkosia) offers more than just charming old streets; it is home to numerous museums that are well worth your visit. These institutions not only provide refuge from the intense summer heat but also allow you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and art of Cyprus.
Strewn across the South Pacific like a handful of pearls tossed onto a gemstone-blue blanket, the Cook Islands are everything you’d hope to find in Polynesia. While this tiny island nation is famous for its white sand and clear lagoons, there’s more to the Cook Islands than pristine beaches, which are spread over 15 scattered islands. From digging into local history to witnessing the spectacle of Aitutakian fire-dancing, here are the top things to do in the Cook Islands.
As the pandemic continues, many Americans have sought refuge in US national parks. Despite millions of travelers visiting these parks, it is surprisingly easy to enjoy a peaceful experience, provided you make thoughtful plans ahead of time.
English glam-rock singer and actor, David Bowie, is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. If he was still alive, he would turn 75 on January 8, but instead we’re marking the sixth anniversary of his untimely death from cancer on January 10.