A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Iceland’s forestry service is promoting a unique initiative encouraging residents to hug trees for five minutes a day. This practice, although unconventional, is based on research suggesting that connecting with nature can significantly enhance mental well-being.
Travel: we sort of know all about it, right? Wrong. Scratch beneath the surface, and it turns out we know nothing of this world. Do you know how long the world’s shortest commercial flight lasts? (Clue: shorter than the time it takes to boil an egg.) How about which country has no rivers? Or what unconventional pizza topping is popular in Sweden?
I headed down to Mexico more than 20 years ago to study Spanish at the University of Guadalajara. After several years of fine-tuning my language skills, I decided it was time to say adios to the mariachi capital and try my luck in Mexico City, where I currently reside as a travel and entertainment writer. As a Los Angeles native, Mexico City’s near-perfect weather, scintillating social life, and horrendous traffic made me feel right at home.
Since our interactions with digital devices have gone into overdrive, screen fatigue can so easily set in. So what better way to unwind and tap into your inner creative child than recording your surroundings on a sketchpad?
Home to some of the world’s best whitewater, soaring cliffs for rock climbing, and an annual BASE jumping festival, the New River Gorge in West Virginia is literally the jumping off point for extreme sports. That might be surprising to anyone who hasn’t visited this adventure playground near the cool mountain town of Fayetteville. But if West Virginia were a person, it would be the cool eccentric babysitter that lets you stay up way after bedtime and eat 10 cookies in one sitting.
Booking cheap flights online has become a competitive sport among price-conscious travelers. With an abundance of websites advertising low prices and airlines providing attractive deals from various corners of the internet, it can be challenging to determine the best and most economical ways to secure budget fares.
Have you ever thought of changing pace, slowing life down, and spending every day with your family? That’s exactly what I’m doing right now with my 10-year-old daughter Emmie as we explore Asia together for the next year or so.
A new adults-only museum focused onBangkok’s notoriousPatpongred-light district has opened in the Thai capital. But is it as seedy as it sounds? Jamie Fullerton goes behind the curtain to investigate.
For many years, the sight of hot orange lava plunging off cliff sides into the ocean was a significant draw for people to visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. After Kilauea erupted in 2018 and effectively drained the park of its ‘biggest’ attraction, many were left wondering if it was still worth a visit.
Wedged between Brazil and Argentina is a country no bigger than the US state of California, with the largely inaccessible Gran Chaco region accounting for about 60% of its land mass. Perhaps that’s why even ambitious travelers often overlook Paraguay.
Just a couple of hours from the popular beach destinations of Cancun and Tulum, Valladolid is a tranquil bohemian town featuring stunning Spanish colonial architecture, sacred swimming holes known as cenotes, and authentic Yucatán cuisine. Even though it’s off the beaten path, visitors will discover a relaxed atmosphere deep-rooted in Mayan culture.
Scandinavian cuisine offers an array of delightful dishes that are a must-try while traveling through this captivating region of Europe. The combination of picturesque landscapes and culinary delights enhances the overall experience. Whether you find yourself in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, or exploring the captivating landscapes of the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Finland, you will undoubtedly encounter a wealth of extraordinary flavors to savor.
Unless you’re sailing from Australia or a Pacific island, getting to New Zealand will require flying. This necessity is prompting many to reconsider their carbon footprint from air travel. Fortunately, within this stunning country, numerous methods exist to travel sustainably, allowing you to maintain a low carbon footprint while maximizing your enjoyment.
Being a travel writer for GoTravelDaily has broadened my skills in interesting ways. I’ve developed the nerve to drive narrow mountain roads and the stomach to sample the world’s moldiest cheeses. When it comes to identifying bug bites, I have the knowledge (and probably the anti-itch spray). Best of all, I’ve mastered trip planning to perfection.
Writer Baia Dzagnidze was born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia. Apart from studying in Prague for four years, she has spent most of her life in this charming city. Even though she is a local, it took her years to discover the perfect walking routes to the main landmarks and find the best places to hang out. Here’s her insightful guide to the Georgian capital.
Capricorn season arrives on the same day as the winter solstice (summer solstice for those in the southern hemisphere), granting us the motivation and self-belief to close out the decade with enthusiasm. Symbolized by the mythical sea goat, a fantastical creature capable of plunging to the deepest depths and scaling the steepest mountains, Capricorn represents our dedication to seizing our destinies, no matter how ambitious they might seem.
Shanghai could be the perfect place to fall in love with travelling solo. There’s always something new to eat, a new show to catch, and a new skyscraper to head up for sunset drinks. Plus, with over 26 million people around, you need not fret about anyone staring at you on your lonesome.
It’s around 1am, high in the freezing Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, and I’m still hovering behind the camera. The stars are out with more clarity and vibrancy than I’ve ever seen. With each 30-second shot, I perfect the focus and frame a little more until I’m completely satisfied. It has taken three gruelling days of dawn-to-dusk trekking across steep, snow-covered terrain to get to this spot, but for this shot alone, it was worth it.
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost prefecture and much of it is an unspoilt wilderness. Though the island accounts for 20% of the country’s area, it is home to only 5% of its population. In summer, Hokkaido is a land of forests, lakes, and meadows, but come winter, that landscape is covered in thick powder snow.
Curating a tight packing list is much like creating a capsule wardrobe: There are the foundation pieces, and then there are the fun bits of flair that tie it all together. Our fashion-forward picks include a little from column A, a little from column B, from chic bags and sleek boots to cozy slippers and throws, all ringing in around $300 or less.