A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Manhattan and Niagara Falls, New York’s two icons, serve as the starting and ending points of an incredible seven-hour road trip. Many travelers hurry through, stopping only at rest areas, thereby missing vast stretches of scenic countryside, rolling hills, top-tier wineries, and notable cultural institutions.
New Yorkers have a beautiful new space to stretch their legs as the Hudson River Park unveiled a vibrant, eco-friendly public pier in Tribeca last week. In a city where green spaces are in short supply, residents and visitors can enjoy this little oasis in a multitude of ways. The pier features lounge chairs for sunset viewing, a sports field for games, guided ecological tours for all ages, and a science-themed playground for children.
We live in an age of unprecedented access to digital technology, providing new avenues for exploring the world around us. While seeing iconic landmarks like the Mona Lisa or Christ the Redeemer in person is a unique experience, many of the world’s most popular and remote destinations now offer immersive virtual experiences. With thousands of online images, videos, and 360-degree virtual tours, you can explore museums, galleries, world wonders, and national parks from the comfort of your home.
In a joyful and historic event, the Tasmanian devil has returned to mainland Australia more than 3000 years after it was last seen there. Eleven creatures were recently released into a 400-hectare wildlife sanctuary north of Sydney. This follows a successful assisted trial release with 15 Tasmanian devils, meaning that a total of 26 creatures now call the wilds of mainland Australia home.
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.