A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Travel is a celebration of diversity. The all-sensory adventure of cultural immersion gives the curious tourist an ability to understand, empathize, and connect with people and ideas that once seemed foreign.
Wes Anderson’s visual blueprint has become iconic, thanks to his charming films that play on nostalgia and feature carefully thought out design, pastel hues, symmetrical framing, and vintage set dressings. With his work celebrated across the globe, travelers and film fans have been scouting diverse locations and capturing images that evoke the same feeling as one of his memorable scenes. Consequently, this project has been compiled into one inspiring book calledAccidentally Wes Anderson.
Known for their distinctive vocalizations – an eerie, tonal sound that has been described as“a wolf howl with overtones of whale song”– the ultra-rare New Guinea singing dog has been presumed extinct in the wild for the past half century. However, recent research indicates that these canids are genetically linked to New Guinea’s highland wild dogs, a discovery that could positively impact conservation efforts both locally and globally.
Hop-on-hop-off buses have been a staple of city tours for years; however, they now offer an exciting new opportunity for crossing continents. Next year, an epic new bus service from Adventures Overland, calledBus To London, will embark on a remarkable 20,000km journey fromIndiatoEngland. This extraordinary adventure will cross 18 countries over 70 days, allowing passengers to enjoy stops in vibrant cities along the route.
As a young girl traveling throughout Africa, I was exposed to the many wonders of the continent everywhere – spicy okra soup, jollof rice, colorful Herero women and the ample Kalahari desert. My father’s work as a diplomat took us to Namibia and Nigeria and introduced me to cultures long before I could even speak.
Italy’s fortes extend beyond its galleries, wardrobes, and dining rooms. The country is one of nature’s masterpieces, showcasing extraordinary natural diversity matched by few. From the icy Alps and glacial lakes in the north to fiery craters and turquoise grottoes in the south, Italy is a place for doing as well as seeing—truly impressive for a country not much bigger than Arizona.
Six decades ago, when Galápagos National Park was established, the giant Española tortoise was critically endangered, with only 15 individuals remaining. However, thanks to a meticulous 55-year-long captive breeding program, this species has successfully recovered from the brink of extinction. Consequently, those original 15 tortoises have been returned to their island habitat.
Feeling lethargic? Unfocused? Need to release some energy and stretch your body out? You aren’t alone, whether you’re restless from social distancing or worn out from the front lines of essential work. Below you will find an energizing yoga flow that you can do in your own home, backyard, balcony, or wherever you find yourself – eventually including from the airport, your hotel room, or even on the beach.
When you’re traveling to Spain as a family, it’s reassuring to know your children will be welcomed with warm smiles – the Spanish dote on little ones. As a compact city, Seville is easy to navigate, offering family-friendly cultural, historical, and scientific attractions within a manageable area. Look for a bilingual map marking points of interest for families, calledSevilla con los Peques(Sevilla with Kids).
Kyoto’s cultural heritage as the ancient capital of Japan extends beyond its stunning temples and shrines to create a rich and sophisticated culinary tradition well worth exploring. From elegantkaisekicuisine to imaginative tofu dishes and traditional tea and sweets, here’s our guide to the best places to eat in Kyoto.
Though not traditionally considered hip, the sport of fly fishing has started to reel in millennials looking to disconnect from the daily routine and reconnect with nature. But will it catch on? Madeline Weinfield dons the waders to find out.
What’s more enjoyable than breaking open a bright new box of crayons or digging a spoon into a melty pint of ice cream? Getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re made, of course.
The first bugDaniella Martincan remember crunching down on was achapuline(a toasted, chile-spiced grasshopper) in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Around the world, enthusiasts, daredevils, and offbeats have found that typical, popular sports just won’t do. For those adventurous individuals, beneath the surface in countries large and small, there’s a community of athletes pushing the limits, creating new sports, or riffing on old traditions.
Once outlawed bypākehā(non-Māori) New Zealanders, te reo Māori is today one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s three official languages (along with English and New Zealand Sign Language). Travellers to New Zealand will notice it is used everywhere: on radio and television shows, in newspapers, on Auckland buses… that’s just for starters. Even New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden is bringing her daughter up bilingual. Here’s how you can learn more about te reo Māori before a visit to NZ.
When you embark on a solo adventure, you learn to embrace the unexpected. However, travelers rarely anticipate that the unexpected could be a holiday or travel romance. It has happened to me several times; while I’ve always found it rich and exciting, it has also taught me a few invaluable lessons about love on the road.
For the architecture or sci-fi geek, there’s nothing like the thrill of transiting through or arriving into an airport that’s designed for style as well as substance. Here are ten breathtaking visions of the future that everyone with an affinity for technological innovation should have on their bucket list.
The impact of tourism inIcelandhas been widely documented, from aJustin Bieber music video closing a canyontorules being introduced to improve the behavior of campers. However, problems caused by too many tourists are typically confined to the well-trodden south of the country. By visiting Iceland’s furthest reaches, you can escape the crowds altogether and benefit regions that need tourism most.
Ever wondered why your airplane was making certain sounds? Curious about the whirr, rumble, or even a noise reminiscent of a barking dog from under your seat? If you tend to feel anxious when flying, let us reassure you by explaining some of the common noises you may hear on a flight.
My sister was heading to Brooklyn for work and invited me to bunk up in her fancy hotel. I looked it up on Instagram, and it was a done deal. Having visited Manhattan twice before on a tight budget, I was eager to explore a different part of the city now that I had some financial freedom.