A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
The Oxford Dictionarydefines barbecueas “a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a special appliance.” However, in the U.S. and especially in the South, the definition of barbecue is much more intricate than merely cooking meat outdoors. Barbecue is a cultural staple, emphasizing the art of cooking meat ‘low and slow,’ resulting in tender, flavorful dishes.
Summer at Disneyland and California Adventure is typically a Dole Whip-filled, Splash Mountain-riding affair. However, starting this weekend, it’s all about Pixar Pier.
Do kids and priceless artworks mix? While the phrase ‘like a bull in a china shop’ might spring to mind, your tiny tornadoes will not only be welcomed, but thoroughly engaged and entertained at many art museums all over the world.
Inside the walls of the 5000-year-old city of Akko, bustling markets are squeezed into alleyways that meander past incredible historical sites. It was the Crusaders who left the most impressive remains here, with a series of fortifications and the Knights’ Halls, an underground complex that served as the industrial, religious, and military headquarters of the ruling Order of St John. The Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans also had stints as Akko’s rulers.
Blame it on the dreary weather, the self-deprecating humour of the Brits, or their outlandish love of wacky races, but when it comes to bizarre events, few countries can hold a candle (or should that be large cheese? See below) to Britain. From conker championships to gravy wrestling, the nation has a Peter Pan-like obsession with never quite growing up.
I’ll keep it short and sweet here. I was looking through holiday photos from our trip to Santorini when I came across this set taken by Chris. We’re all super competitive with each other when it comes to taking photos but part of all that is giving credit when it’s due, so we figured it was high time Chris did his debut guest post! 🙂
California has shown remarkable resilience over the past few years. In early 2017, devastating mudslides caused the closure of significant portions of the iconic Highway 1, followed by wildfires that ravaged over 1 million acres, which included popular vacation destinations in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
The next day in Fort Lauderdale, we started the day with a breakfast of champions at thePelican Grand Beach.
You could spend a lifetime crisscrossing South America and still never grow bored of its landscapes. The spire of Huayna Picchu reaching up through the mists blanketing the ruins below, the enormous crenellations of the Cordillera del Paine mountains, and the Atacama Desert’s star-flooded skies are just the start. Moreover, experiencing such wild beauty while enjoying luxurious accommodations enhances the journey, allowing you to unwind with a glass of Malbec in hand after a day of exploration.
Fittingly, for the birthplace of mathematical improbablist M. C. Escher, the Friesland capital of Leeuwarden has installed some thought-provoking and brain-shorting phantasmagoria for its year as the European Capital of Culture in 2018—but wander the city with a curious eye and you’ll discover a deeper behind-the-curtain brilliance.
Nowhere can you find more daredevil thrills and family-friendly fun for all ages than at North America’s top amusement parks, where world-record-breaking roller coasters and waterslides meet pleasant throwbacks to the earliest days of theme parks. Get your adrenaline pumping and your trunks wet at our favorite theme parks in the USA and Canada.
Table Mountain, white-sand beaches, rich history, and cosmopolitan culture have long attracted visitors to Cape Town. However, the city’s African art scene is now becoming a major draw for art lovers.
The FME music festival in Quebec, Canada, might be the most eclectic music festival in North America, featuring up to 70 live performers across various genres along with a stunning array of art installations. However, what truly makes this festival unique is the experience beyond the announced venues.
The annual Trumpet Festival (held this year from 9 to 12 August) in Guča, Serbia, combines old European heritage with world-class competition – contagious music with participant endurance. The result is a four-day blur where plates overflow with traditional food, an outdoor party brims with barely controlled energy, and legends are born.
Across the causeway from the glitzy Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban art attracts visitors from around the world. Daubing the cavernous warehouses and buildings, the eye-boggling murals have revitalized the neighborhood and opened its doors to restaurants, breweries, galleries, and bars with serious street cred and edge.
Athens has been awarded the title of the Unesco World Book Capital for 2018, and visitors can enjoy an array of literary events that are taking place in the city throughout the year. However, there are plenty of destinations outside the Greek capital to satisfy any literature lover. Let’s take a short journey around some famous Greek locations that have served as the setting for numerous international bestsellers.
Louisiana has a deep connection to the outdoors in all of its incarnations: land, water, and the median space where those two elements combine. That hybrid space covers much of the state, making for a unique geography and ecology that residents cherish. However, visiting these wetlands can feel daunting to outsiders and sometimes even locals. From bayou paddles to boardwalk strolls, here are ideas for making the most of this watery wilderness.
Here’s how to make sure your dream elephant experience is an ethical one.
As the home of a world-renowned university, Oxford is famous for being a hub for readers, writers, and thinkers. It’s little wonder that the city has fostered some of the biggest names in literature and has inspired many acclaimed works of fiction. From J.R.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman to C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll, Oxford has long been a stomping ground for literary greats, with traces left for visitors to explore.
Beyond the walls of the prestigious Mohamed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rabat is becoming an open-air art gallery, with local and international street artists leaving their mark behind. Thanks largely to support from the annual Jidar Toiles des Rue festival and Montresso Art Foundation, large-scale murals are popping up around town on national institutions and residential blocks.