A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Liechtenstein is gearing up for its birthday bash in 2019 as the principality turns 300. To celebrate, it will be pulling out all the stops with a line-up of special events, exhibitions, and parties – the big one will be the National Day on 15 August, featuring a spectacular firework finale.
On a busy weekday morning, trains arrive and depart as passengers navigate through Alisher Navoi station, which serves as an interchange between the central Uzbekistan and Chilanzar lines. Commuters are greeted by a sight that has become increasingly common: a group of tourists, cameras in hand, posing for photos beneath the station’s ornate blue-domed arches within the Tashkent metro system.
Buenos Aires is a sprawling cultural hub with an enormous amount of established museums and galleries to visit. However, there are a plethora of distinctive, often smaller, places to glean knowledge of the city and its culture that may not appear on many “top 10” lists. Here are some locations that, although obscure for many, are worth a visit for their illustrative character and idiosyncrasy.
When looking at a work of art, the setting counts. It’s a distinct and arguably more inspirational experience viewing paintings in the studio where they were originally created. You might gain a deeper understanding of maritime artist Winslow Homer by sharing the ocean view from his studio terrace, or better appreciate Jackson Pollock’s Abstract Expressionist technique by observing the state of his paint-caked floors.
The red sandstone rock formations of Sedona, Arizona have beckoned people to the area for generations – whether to tap into the nearby spiritual (or are they magnetic?) vortexes, to be rejuvenated by the desert air, or to explore the natural beauty of the region on hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails.
Best known as the home town of the Beatles, the English city of Liverpool also boasts architecturally striking buildings that narrate the stories of its past. From Queen Anne style to Brutalism, Neoclassical to industrial Victorian, the historical architecture of Liverpool earned it Unesco World Heritage status in 2004. This architectural diversity draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Years ago, while working in an investment bank in London, I found myself captivated by the intense atmosphere of a Wimbledon match happening nearby. During a pivotal point in the game, many of my colleagues joined in to watch. Despite being new to the job, I absorbed the experience and vowed to attend a match at Wimbledon someday.
When visiting Japan, there are a few things that absolutely need to be on your list: enjoying some (or a lot) of sake with the locals, ample time to explore all of Tokyo’s nooks and crannies, and—if you’re a lady who’s into anime or manga—a quick visit to the girls-only otaku cafe in Osaka. Oh, and then there are the breathtaking temples and shrines you’ll find around every corner in Kyoto. Each and every temple is special in its own rite—a space for housing sacred objects and worshipping. It’s the places like this where locals and tourists alike gather to partake in a peaceful moment that really catch our eye. In fact, you don’t even need to be in the presence of these stunning pieces of architecture to feel the effects—take a few moments to rest your eyes from the daily grind to take in some of Japan’s wondrous (and most cherished) sites.
Over 4.5 million people visit the Statue of Liberty each year. However, it’s astonishing to learn that just six months after our national icon of freedom was opened to the public in 1886, it became a desolate spot, nearly abandoned by a disinterested populace.
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U.S. audiences were first introduced to Mick “Crocodile” Dundee on Sept. 26, 1986.
The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, a scenic lakeside retreat situated 15 miles outside of Rome, has served as the private escape of the papacy for centuries. This elaborate villa, continuously restored and updated since the time of Pope Urban VII in the 17th century, features an organic farm and stunning gardens that have recently opened to the public. However, the interior of the papal apartment has remained off-limits to visitors—until now.
GoTravelDaily believes responsible travel can be a force for good. This belief resonates with many global leaders, including President Barack Obama, who has shared experiences with optimistic and engaged young people during his international visits.
As a child, is there anything more exciting than staying up when you should be in bed and then doing something really fun to boot? Push back bedtime and give your kids a night they won’t forget with these five ideas from across the globe.
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Thrust into the spotlight as the poster children of the effects of climate change, polar bears have become the endangered celebrities of the animal world. However, despite the high cost and relative difficulty involved in viewing these kings of the Arctic in their natural habitat, an increasing number of travellers are eager to see them while they still can.
At this point, it’s become cliché to say that a city plays a character in certain films. However, not every film spends as much time running around a city as “La La Land.” The hit movie, which has already beennominated for over 140 awards—including seven Golden Globes—dedicates significant time showing off the city of Los Angeles as it does to the love story between its two main characters, Mia and Sebastian. “The way the film mixes two people leading very hip, modern lives with all these iconic Hollywood locales is unique,” Marc Platt, producer for the film, said in a statement. “You get a feeling both of the romantic fantasy of the city and its grounding in real lives.” The film was a whirlwind around the city of angels; it was shot at48 locations in just 42 days. Here are 11 of the locations featured in the film that should be on any “La La Land”-inspired itinerary.
During his lifetime, Bowie was a songwriter, rock star, actor, music producer, and celebrity—all while remaining a perpetual outsider. Just as it is impossible to pin Bowie down as one type of person, he cannot be tied down to just one city. In honor of what would have been his 70th birthday, we’re looking at two of the great cities Bowie called home. For all those who want to pay homage to the legend, these are the spots in New York and London where Bowie would shed his iconic persona and just blend into the city.
‘At the end of every street, there’s a mountain,’ the writer Stendhal famously said about his hometown of Grenoble, France. Set amidst three glorious massifs and spliced by two glacial rivers, nature’s divinity is still on the city’s doorstep. Therefore, first-timers should start their journey with its wonderful museums and distinct local cuisine.
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