A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Francis Ford Coppola found creative inspiration in the energy of Buenos Aires. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry appreciated Argentina’s mountains from an aerial perspective. From the snow-capped Andes and the far-flung reaches of Tierra del Fuego to the rushing waterfalls of Iguazu, Argentina’s landscapes have provided inspiration for generations of artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers.
You’ve explored the shops, galleries, and glass-towered streets of downtown Vancouver. However, where should you head next on your visit to British Columbia’s biggest city? Side trips to Whistler, Victoria, or even Bowen Island are always enticing options, but if you’re looking for the easiest excursion from the metropolis, look northward across Burrard Inlet – then hop on the SeaBus.
From the Atlantic to the Indian oceans, solo travelers enjoyed these welcoming beach and island vacations.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island’s capital city of San Juan is back in action and ready for visitors.
Singapore may look small, but this tiny island city-state is jam packed with myriad things to do, see, buy, and devour. The sleek and efficient public transport system makes navigating easy, allowing you more time to immerse yourself in this melting pot of cultures, religions, food, and architecture. With just 48 hours on your clock, here’s an itinerary to ensure you experience the best that the Lion City has to offer.
For centuries, the imperial city of Fez has been renowned as one of the world’s great craft centers. Along the medieval medina’s twisting alleyways, time-honored traditions of leatherwork, brass etching, woodcarving, and more have been handed down through generations.
Often calledmayanagari(city of dreams), Mumbai is synonymous with Bollywood, India’s largest film industry and one of the biggest movie machines on earth. As the entertainment hub of the country, it’s no surprise that the city is home to hundreds of Bollywood actors, directors, filmmakers, and aspiring talents. Additionally, the city also appears in the storylines of dozens of critically-acclaimed movies, from local hits such as the Academy-Award nominatedSalaam Bombay!, 2013 romanceThe Lunchbox, and crime dramaChandni Bar, to international releases likeThe Hundred Foot Journey,Slumdog Millionaire, andMillion Dollar Arm.
Ho Chi Minh City may still require significant development to rival the impressive skylines of neighboring Bangkok or Singapore. However, with the recent inauguration of Landmark 81 (the world’s 14th tallest building at 461m), transformation is clearly underway. The city’s skyline can be admired from numerous rooftop bars, which often combine stunning vistas with innovative craft beers from the city’s expanding brewing scene.
Squeezed between the colossuses of Argentina and Brazil, compact Uruguay (South America’s second-smallest country) is politically and economically stable, peaceful, and perfect for a self-drive adventure. Thanks to good roads, considerate drivers, and – outside the peak holiday season – little traffic, you can explore its never-ending coastline and boundless pampas at your own pace.
Hotel points can be just as crucial as airline miles or credit card points when mapping out your travel rewards strategy. Moreover, travelers can earn and redeem hotel points for stays worldwide, convert points into airline miles, or exchange them for unique experiences such as concerts and private dinners.
Iceland is a beautiful country to visit and one of the most unique when it comes to the most epic places to see! And, although a first-time visit to Iceland is an exciting prospect, there’s a heap of planning and logistics to be made to ensure a nice smooth trip. This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the best things to do on a first trip to Iceland.
This year’s top resort hotels in Africa and the Middle East are as spectacular as the landscapes they inhabit, which include vast stretches of desert, dramatic mountain ranges, and azure beaches along the Persian Gulf.
England is an incredible country to explore, with surprising diversity, culture, and charm for such a relatively small island. There are numerous stunning places for a staycation in Britain dotted all across the island.
There are plenty of summer days left on the horizon, and whether you’re traipsing to South Beach or lounging in Ibiza, our beach gear picks will help you make the most of them. From an ingenious blanket to a self-sifting bag to a cooler you can strap on your back, these nine items will have you beach-bound in no time.
Sixty years ago on Aug. 7, 1959, theExplorer 6satellite sent back crude TV images of Earth from space. Since then, there have been landmark moments in Earth photography, such as the famous “Earthrise,” “Eagle’s Return,” and “Blue Marble” shot by NASA’s Apollo astronauts, to the more recent “Pale Blue Dot.”
Even full-time travelers sometimes need a break. By choice or, well, external circumstances, like a dwindling bank account. Travel is incredible, but it’s also hard on your body and your budget.
The sweat trickles down my forehead as I attempt to keep pace with my hiking group on what was intended to be a quick morning jaunt on the island of Española in the Galapagos.
These money-saving tips will come in handy for your next trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World.
For her latest project, the writer and illustrator immersed herself in the extraordinary sights of Madhya Pradesh — central India’s tiger territory.
“The Happiest Place on Earth” celebrates 65 years in operation this year — and these rides have been there since day one.