Explore Japan’s Kumano Kodo: A Journey with the Emperors
Pilgrims have sought spiritual renewal on the sacred paths of Japan’s Kii Peninsula for over a millennium. Walk in their footsteps along the Kumano Kodō.
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Top US National Parks to Experience Stunning Spring Wildflowers
It’s that wonderful time again. The snow is beginning to melt, the days are getting longer, and the flora of America’s national parks are waking up from their winter slumber. It’s wildflower season! Here are our top picks for hikers and photographers looking to get out and experience the rainbow-colored majesty of spring and summer blooms.
How This Black History Museum Will Transform America’s Understanding of Its Past
Charleston’s International African American Museum is set to join a growing list of museums dedicated to black history, addressing a narrative long overdue. Charleston, South Carolina, is an idyllic slice of old-school Americana. Grand side porches extend along Italianate-style homes, while sandy beaches provide unparalleled access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Explore Adventure and Sustainability in Eastern Europe’s Rila National Park
Spanning 800 sq km in the expanses of Bulgaria’s Rodopi Mountains, Rila National Park is the Balkans’ top destination for outdoor adventures and snow sports. It is also a conservation reserve for some of Europe’s rarest wildlife. Thanks to the park’s efforts to keep Rila’s spectacular nature clean and sustainable, these two worlds can exist next to each other.
Explore Spring Backpacking Adventures Around Portland, Oregon
When the forecast alternates between “rain” and “showers” for weeks at a time, as it tends to do in the Pacific Northwest during February and March, most people are not thinking seriously about backpacking trips from Portland. Many campgrounds and access roads are still snowed shut, trails are muddy, and you’d have to be pretty hardcore to want to camp out overnight.
Envisioning an Eco-Friendly City: Experts Weigh In as Indonesia Develops Its New Capital
VisitJakartain years to come and you might want to pack a snorkel: the city of 30 million is fighting what sadly looks like a losing battle against rising tides and subsidence, which could seeIndonesia’s canary-down-the-mine capital become the first megacity rendered uninhabitable by climate change.
Solo Parenting Travel: A Guide to Taking Kids on Adventures
Travelling solo with kids may initially seem like an oxymoron; how can one truly be alone with little ones in tow? However, many single-parent travellers know that this experience is a unique form of independence. Being a solo parent on the road can present unexpected challenges, but these hurdles can certainly be navigated. Interestingly, travelling alone with children often turns out to be even more rewarding than one might imagine.
Explore Fascinating Factory Tours: From Aircraft to Art Supplies
What’s more enjoyable than breaking open a bright new box of crayons or digging a spoon into a melty pint of ice cream? Getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re made, of course.
Ultimate Guide to Renting Outdoor Gear for Travelers
Traveling for outdoor activities combines the excitement of discovering new destinations with the thrill of engaging in your favorite adventures, or perhaps the excitement of trying something totally new. However, packing the necessary gear for outdoor activities while traveling can often be a daunting task, especially when you require equipment that you do not frequently use.
Experience the Thrill of Long Range Traverse Hiking in Newfoundland
Passing between dramatic, 1000ft granite cliffs, deep inside glacier-carved gorges, around thundering waterfalls, and through the lush, indigenous forests ofNewfoundland, the Long Range Traverse is one of the hardest and most remote hiking trails in Canada.
Choosing the Best US Disney Park for Your Family
If your family has decided they’re ready to put their Mickey and Minnie ears on for your upcoming vacation, the natural next question becomes which US park to choose: do you make your way west to visit Walt Disney’s original park, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, or do you flock south towards the Sunshine State to see Pluto and friends at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida?
Exploring Bangkok’s Patpong Museum: The Fascinating History of Ping Pong Shows and David Bowie
A new adults-only museum focused onBangkok’s notoriousPatpongred-light district has opened in the Thai capital. But is it as seedy as it sounds? Jamie Fullerton goes behind the curtain to investigate.
Top Beginner Surfing Locations Worldwide for New Surfers
If learning to surf has been on your to-do list for a while, the good news is: it’s never too late. You can pick up this sport at any age. Moreover, now’s the perfect time as surfing continues to grow in popularity, especially with its recent debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Escape Crowds on This Hidden Peruvian Hiking Trail Near Rainbow Mountain
When you think ofPeru, Machu Picchu instantly comes to mind. Or maybe the Sacred Valley or perhaps Rainbow Mountain. These awe-inspiring sites are all worth visiting, no doubt. However, when you need a bit more elbow room and a lot more solitude, a trek through the Ausangate Mountains is a welcomed respite and just as gorgeous.
Local Guide: How to Watch Sports Like a Local Fan
There are few better ways into a place’s soul than through its sports teams. Step into the feverish atmosphere of a stadium or arena mid-match, and you’ll find locals who are usually relaxed in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline. Head to one of these sporting destinations, and you’ll see a side of town impossible to find on the streets.
Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Holi in India: Tips and Locations
What is it with India and colour? From deity-filled temples to rainbow-hued saris, India’s colours are vivid and supersaturated. However, the palette goes into overdrive once a year for the festival of Holi in the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna – falling on 9-10 March in 2020 – when most of the country is drenched in coloured powder.
Explore the Fiery Beauty of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
For many years, the sight of hot orange lava plunging off cliff sides into the ocean was a significant draw for people to visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. After Kilauea erupted in 2018 and effectively drained the park of its ‘biggest’ attraction, many were left wondering if it was still worth a visit.
Key Takeaways from the Dientes de Navarino Trail in Patagonia
On the first night of the Dientes de Navarino trek in Chilean Patagonia, I lay in my tent with my sleeping bag pulled tightly closed around my face, shivering as the wind mercilessly whips through our campsite, making the sides of the tent flap hard, like a gull in a storm.
Discover The Beekman Hotel: A Unique Alternative to the Metropolitan Museum
With over 80 museums and countless galleries, the art scene in New York City can overwhelm even the most passionate aficionado. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million ft of exhibits, and most visitors spend a minimum of two hours examining art from Greece to Egypt and beyond. If your time and attention span are a little shorter—or if you simply prefer to admire art with more ambience and less foot traffic—The Beekman hotel features the perfect hidden collection.
Discovering LA’s Fashion District: The Trendiest Neighborhood in the City
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the Fashion District has long been the West Coast center of the apparel industry in the U.S, a mecca for buyers and retailers, shoppers and stylists. It’s one of La La Land’s most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods, where it’s not uncommon to encounter the season’s latest couture being wheeled down the street on a rack or bolts of fabric lined up along the sidewalk.