A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
From the very beginning, the USA’s Statue of Liberty was intended to be a symbol of freedom. Conceived by French intellectual Édouard de Laboulaye in 1865, Lady Liberty remains one of the most iconic monuments in the world and continues to be a beacon of hope to this day.
You don’t need high-speed quads, massive terrain parks, and 4000ft of vertical drop to end your ski day with a smile that nothing can wipe off. Here are five ski areas you probably haven’t heard of but are worth considering for your next adventure.
Achieving ethical travel goals has become a pressing ambition for many of us who wish to protect our vulnerable environment while still exploring the world. We are now acutely aware of how our carbon footprint impacts the planet and how our daily recycling and commuting behaviors contribute toward the bigger green picture.
It wouldn’t be Halloween in the US without repeated appearances of our favorite gourd: the pumpkin. This symbol of all things autumnal takes many forms throughout the season, and it’s frequently the centerpiece of some of the most unique (and fun) festivals in the country.
Moreover, a few of these spots have found a way to keep the pumpkin celebrations going even during challenging times.
From gigantic pumpkins weighing over a ton, thousands of jack-o-lanterns, to buoyant pumpkin boats – the US has it all. Here’s a closer look at some of our favorite quirky pumpkin activities and festivals.
A weekend getaway to the Cotswolds is an experience that should not be missed whether you live in the UK or are simply visiting.
The newTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, with its huge curved roof and clifftop pavilions, might be mistaken for a boutique hotel or a stylish eco-retreat. The books inside will be the only giveaway that this is, in fact, a public library.
Visitors can now leave their stamp on The National Famine Way, a new 165km trail in Ireland that doubles as an interactive history lesson. It traces the footsteps of a group of ill-fated famine emigrants known as the ‘Missing 1490’ who, in 1847, were forced to walk from Roscommon in the west of the country to Dublin in the east at the height of the Great Famine to board ships that would take them to the US and Canada.
As people across the US take to the road in search of socially distant holidays, outdoor endeavors are more popular than ever. Campsites, cabins, and RV parks are filling up fast this fall.
Art fans will be interested to learn that 103 newly-rediscovered drawings by Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai, have been acquired by the British Museum in London. Created in 1829 as illustrations for an unpublished work,Great Picture Book of Everything, they are available to the public to view online.
Once a colossal coal and iron production site in Europe,Dolní Vítkovicenow stands as a testament to 19th-century industrial architecture. After operating for 162 years, the Czech Republic’s “Iron Heart” has transformed into a National Monument, with furnaces, coke ovens, and brick buildings being repurposed into museums and art spaces.
At nearly five millennia old, the bristlecone pines inNevada’sGreat Basin National Parkare among the oldest living organisms on the planet. While they may not reach the heights of record-setting redwoods and sequoias in nearbyCalifornia, ancient bristlecones have the remarkable ability to live over a thousand years longer. Consequently, hiking among them is a surreal and awe-inspiring experience.
Nestled high on the rafters of an old barn, Leigh Gardner sat with a bunch of kids watching the sunset over the Tennessee hills.
Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island – currently celebrating its 50th anniversary – is building a $51 million cycle path to link the two surfing towns of Tofino and Ucluelet.
The archaeological crypt at Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris has reopened with a captivating exhibition, 17 months after the storied cathedral suffered a devastating fire. Although the crypt was unaffected by the blaze, it had to be closed for a thorough toxic lead-dust decontamination process.
Located in Blekinge, south-east Sweden, the SynVillan (The Illusion Villa) presents a unique accommodation experience within Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve. This stunning metallic lodge, suspended on stilts, allows nature lovers to enjoy breathtaking views from its balcony and even watch wildlife through its innovative glass floor.
Well, 2020 was supposed to be full of nostalgic glam, harkening back to the Roaring ’20s and optimistic Great Gatsby glitz. It hasn’t been a champagne coupe kind of year, but the now century-old art deco eye candy that’s scattered around the globe isn’t going anywhere.
Known for their distinctive vocalizations – an eerie, tonal sound that has been described as“a wolf howl with overtones of whale song”– the ultra-rare New Guinea singing dog has been presumed extinct in the wild for the past half century. However, recent research indicates that these canids are genetically linked to New Guinea’s highland wild dogs, a discovery that could positively impact conservation efforts both locally and globally.
An otherwise nondescript East London high street has been transformed with a riot of color in what is touted as one of London’s largest-scale public art projects. Internationally-renowned artistCamille Walalahas decorated an entire block of shops in Leyton with her signature geometric bright prints, lifting locals’ spirits as they emerge from lockdown.
We’re taking a look through our archive of travel writing to highlight all the ways the world has changed, as well as some of the ways it’s stayed the same. In this essay from 2009, Tahir Shah visits Damascus, Syria, two years before the country would be thrown into civil war. While there, he seeks out tales of history and myth amid the crumbling palaces and curious souqs.
Long before Walt Disney purchased his first parcel of orange groves, Orlando was well-known for its verdant ecosystems and smooth-rolling waterways. That reputation persists decades later – just beyond the iconic theme parks, the lush landscapes of Orlando North, Seminole County, continue to draw eco-conscious travelers to this captivating corner of Florida.