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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.
St. Louis and Kansas City are two of the largest cities in Middle America. While they bookend the same state (Missouri), they offer entirely distinct experiences. St. Louis is known for its historic brick-red buildings, soulful blues, and delicious toasted ravioli. In contrast, Kansas City boasts Art Deco architecture, vibrant jazz, and mouthwatering smoky barbecue. Traveling between these cultural hubs will transform your understanding of America’s Heartland.
The outside perception of Houston might be all concrete jungle and corporate headquarters. However, if that’s all you think it is, the artistic side of Texas’s largest city will surprise you. Here, you can peruse world-class art museums and private collections one day, then funk out by ogling art cars and a Beer Can House the next.
Johannesburg walking tours serve as the ultimate introduction to this dynamic city for first-time visitors, who might feel overwhelmed stepping out alone. While the city has made notable strides in safety and infrastructure over the past decade, public transport options still leave much to be desired, and some areas can be daunting for tourists.
Forget lions, leopards, elephants and the rest… the natural world is full of less famous but no less charismatic creatures, should you care to seek them out.
A living, breathing open-air architecture museum, Columbus, Indiana, dazzles eyes and minds. Thanks to thoughtful urban planning over the past 100 years, it boasts an eclectic mix of architecturally significant buildings, historic storefronts, vibrant green spaces, kid-friendly fun, and public art, all set against a backdrop of friendly Hoosier hospitality.
Tennessee is brilliant for autumn colors. The state is crumpled with old, rocky mountains blanketed in forests, and these groves turn into a riot of flaming hues come fall. Thousands of tourists return every year to witness the seasonal show. Moreover, there’s more than just the pretty vistas. You can fish in wild rivers, hike into the heart of the mountains and state parks, and hop on a bike to explore scenic pathways.
In the world of fashion, comfort and style often stand at odds. Traditionally, looking on-trend frequently meant sacrificing comfort. Nevertheless, as the fashion industry evolves, designers are embracing a more comfort-focused aesthetic that prioritizes well-being and simplicity.
From the Atlantic to the Indian oceans, solo travelers enjoyed these welcoming beach and island vacations.
Luke Skywalker was not a fan of his home planet, Tatooine. ‘If there’s a bright centre to the universe,’ he moaned to C-3PO at the beginning of the originalStar Warsfilm, ‘you’re on the planet that it’s farthest from.’ Its galactic coordinates might be unknown, but Tatooine is a real place, and if you want to visit, you don’t even need to jump through hyperspace – just make your way to southern Tunisia.
Known as the Quilt Capital of the World and one of only six UNESCO Creative Cities in the USA, Paducah embraces its folk arts heritage in captivating ways. This small city in Western Kentucky is filled with delightful surprises that go beyond just quilting.
With no National Parks and only one small National Monument, Alabama’s great outdoors fly somewhat under the radar. However, don’t let that mislead you – from Appalachian foothills to pine forests to bayous, the state boasts a wide range of terrain that is well worth exploring.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Wyoming’s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for geothermal features, rugged mountains, and abundant wildlife. Yellowstone teems with a vibrant ecosystem packed with predatory species (bears, wolves, and mountain lions) and their prey (bison, elk, and pronghorn). Moreover, the Teton Range is one of North America’s premier climbing destinations.
First out of the door, it’s often thought the early riser gets the most out of their trip – exploring a destination in full effect. As the old saying goes, the early bird catches the worm.
Samantha Brown travels for a living as a veteran T.V. host and the creator of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” on PBS. However, even those who spend significant time in airports must figure out how to pack efficiently.
When visitors think of Belgrade, the Serbian capital, they often recall its vibrant nightlife. However, Belgrade is also a city brimming with culture, artistic history, and the recent revival of its two major museums has solidified its position as one of southeastern Europe’s most captivating cultural destinations.
Nairobi is known as the green city in the sun for good reason. Despite its rapid development, it still boasts areas of serene forest and sprawling savannah where visitors can get close to some of Kenya’s famed safari species. Here are the top five places to spot wildlife in Nairobi.
VR, AR. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve heard of virtual and augmented reality, technologies that have made the leap from sci-fi to smartphone. Consequently, they’re transforming every stage of the travel experience.