A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
In the entire cosmos, there’s only one blue planet – ours. The oceans are home to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife, including many endangered creatures threatened by rising temperatures, changing pH levels, and plastic waste. Thus, it is crucial to seek out cruelty-free, sustainable scuba diving experiences that value animal welfare to preserve these remarkable species. Here are some tips to help you be a responsible diver.
New year, new gear. As 2020 begins, we look forward to another 12 months of travel and adventure. Whether it’s a weekend in the city or a month in the wilderness, the right equipment will ensure a trip runs smoothly. Here we sample some of the best new travel gear to take along on your next journey. From high-tech gadgets to help you find your way or stay in touch off-grid to perennial favorites like backpacks and boots, we’ve got it covered.
Watching thousands of miles of snow-kissed forests fly past your window while exploring remote cities across Russia is truly captivating. Embarking on a train journey from Moscow to Vladivostok or Beijing requires good planning and a spirit of adventure. Additionally, packing the right gear can significantly impact your trip. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started.
Easily one of the most recognizable structures in Italy and globally, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is an extraordinary sight! I experienced an overwhelming sense of awe upon seeing it in person; however, let’s backtrack to provide some context.
A port town on the cusp of Europe and Africa, Tangier skillfully balances competing cultures, merging them into a beautiful, harmonious blend that only a place this relaxed could pull off. Its long-standing liberal attitude towards vice made Tangier an attractive base camp for the Beat Generation of the 1950s, whose explorations of the city and creative sessions at local cafes put it on the map for Westerners.
Being a travel writer provides a privileged perspective on the world, and what I’ve seen lately has prompted me to quit flying. Here’s what made me rethink the way I travel and how I’ve made it work for me.
Jordan’s capital city of Amman is a destination in its own right, worthy of at least 48 hours of your time. It also makes an excellent base to explore nearby attractions. Castles, rock climbing, cooking lessons, Roman ruins, hiking trails, handicraft workshops, and more are all within reach (and most within an hour or less!). Here’s some inspiration for a day’s escape from Amman.
The night before leaving the crowds of Rome behind, I found myself amidst a group of Italian lawyers who had never heard of Pico—my next destination—despite its proximity to the capital. Italy boasts countless small villages that provide an escape from the bustling tourist hotspots, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in authentic rural life, graced with olive trees and vineyards. Proximity to major towns and attractions makes Pico, a medieval village, a hidden treasure waiting to be explored.
Staying fit and healthy is all about routine, and sticking to the things that you know work best for you. However, when taking a trip, maintaining that routine can often become a challenge. Thankfully, today’s health-conscious travelers have a world of options available to them when it comes to wellness. Here’s a roundup of just some of the ways to stay healthy on the road.
Writing reviews is a rare endeavor for me, as I often find them tedious. However, when an experience surpasses expectations—akin to enjoying a delightful chocolate cake only to detect hints of citrus—I feel compelled to share it!
The Spanish costas wept this summer as Brexit, #flygskam (‘flight shame’) and the implosion of Thomas Cook conspired to ensure that British seaside towns got a handsome slice of England’s holiday budget. Margate was one of the principal benefactors. It’s an easy sell: long, fine-sand beaches with clean, just-warm-enough water; and, of course, Dreamland – a revamped, kitsch-cool theme park to be proud of.
The beautiful central-European country of Slovenia is home to some of the best-value skiing in the Alps. The majestic mountain peaks of the Julian Alps surround several small, picturesque ski resorts, most of which are under an hour’s drive from the nearest airport. Accommodation and lift passes are affordable and pistes are generally uncrowded. Although most of the ski areas are quite small, it’s possible to combine multiple resorts in a single trip, allowing visitors to sample the unique terrain and warm welcome.
When you settle down to watch a movie in your airplane seat, have you ever wondered how it got there? Let’s go behind the scenes on how that movie that just left the theater makes it very quickly onto your flight.
Put your money where your mouth is: this statement certainly rings true for guests who are prepared to pay the price to dine at these exclusive eateries. From assembling high-tech avant-garde cuisine in Shanghai to dining underwater in the Maldives, here are seven of the most extravagant restaurants around the world that offer unforgettable dining experiences.
Novi Sad’s cultural scene gives Belgrade a run for its money thanks to its history as an important trading city during the Habsburg times, and later as the capital of one of Serbia’s most ethnically diverse regions, Vojvodina. It’s hardly surprising that Novi Sad will be the first Serbian city to hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2021. Moreover, the European Youth Forum proclaimed Novi Sad a European Youth Capital for 2019, which added more skip to its step.
I’ve always loved travel in Portugal, whether it was the tumbledown charm and boozy visits to the wineries of Porto, drinks at viewpoints and guzzlingpasteis de natain Lisbon, or striding out in awe over the bubbling volcanic landscape of the Azores. However, I’d never had much fascination with the Algarve: I assumed the region would be all crowded beaches, modern buildings, and overdeveloped resorts. Consequently, when I finally visited the region, its natural beauty, delicious cuisine, and fabulous array of outdoor activities took me completely by surprise.
Whenever you look up from your morning coffee, it seems like Seattle’s skyline is changing – and the restaurant scene is too. While mainstay staples of a Pacific Northwest diet like seafood spots and Vietnamese Phở are still readily available, vegan options are expanding. Here are the top 8 vegan restaurants around Seattle.
Across the western US and Canada’s First Nations, there’s a growing movement that’s revitalizing Indigenous food. From game to foraged berries, chefs are reimagining their ancestors’ traditional foods for everyone to enjoy. Here are 10 places to sample Indigenous cuisine in North America.
Switzerland’s famous red-and-white square flag flies from civic buildings, adorns fridge magnets and coffee mugs, and is planted in window boxes in neat rows. There is, however, another colour that symbolises the country’s breathtaking Alpine scenery, and that is the bright blue of the Aare River.
