A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
In 2014, GoTravelDaily Local Claire Bissell jumped on a plane to Amsterdam to be with her partner. She bought a bike, developed a taste for raw herring, and never looked back. The Dutch capital is now the place she calls home, and she loves the city’s relaxed atmosphere, cycle lanes, and never-ending choice of eateries.
Portland’s weather is notorious: rain, lots of it, all winter long (and by ‘winter’ we mean October through June). Grown-ups cope with the gloom by holing up in pubs or coffee shops, but how do you keep the rest of the family entertained? When the clouds gather, try gathering your own family at these destinations for indoor fun.
Wine has long been a draw for travelers the world over, and we’ve all seen the recent rise in craft-beer tourism. However, now travel in search of supreme spirits is booming, and with good reason.
Dundee isn’t an obvious destination in a country with so much to offer, but Scotland’s fourth largest city has significant plans to transform its gritty, post-industrial landscape into a thriving hub of culture and design excellence, with a particular focus on the new V&A Museum. Opening in September 2018, Kengo Kuma’s architectural marvel is the centerpiece of urban redevelopment that has garnered attention both locally and internationally.
SouthernUtah’s otherworldly landscapes draw visitors from around the world, while pioneering artisans create exquisite food, art, and hospitality. Experience refined dining and cultural encounters that perfectly complement your adventurous days in this unique setting.
One of the country’s premiere urban bike/pedestrian paths, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail connects five downtown cultural districts and is accented by stunning gardens, green spaces, and public art installations. Five years after its 2013 grand opening, the eight-mile greenway has become a destination for 1 million people a year: local business leaders biking to and from work, families out for leisurely strolls with kids and dogs in tow, and sports fans heading from downtown hotels to Colts or Pacers games.
Each day when dusk sets in over Meknes, the sun’s last hurrah dances across the city’s Imperial gateway, Bab El Mansour. For a few lingering minutes, the hulking gate burns like Saharan sand in front of a local audience clutching shopping bags rather than cameras. Tourists are few and far between. Lacking the vast medieval medina of neighbouring Fez or the burgeoning fusion scene of Marrakesh, this imperial city’s lineage as a one-time capital of Morocco hasn’t helped secure it a spot on many travel itineraries.
Philadelphia pride comes in many forms – food, sports (wobegone or victorious), and the Liberty Bell; however, this city deserves just as much attention for its vibrant arts scene.
An age-old Eurasian crossroads famous for its traditional hospitality and old winding streets, or a stylish hub of bold architecture, buzzing bars and a club culture that has gained labels like ‘new Berlin’? Happily, Tbilisi is both: the unique vibe of the capital of Georgia springs in large measure from the way it melds tradition and multifarious eastern and western influences with an edgy, post-Soviet, countercultural streak.
Castles, cathedrals, grand stately homes, and quiet country lanes are what many visitors look forward to seeing on any trip to England. One hidden corner of the country, centered on the beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln, offers all these quintessentially English trademarks but with fewer visitors than you’ll get at more famous locations.
After enjoying Sofia’s eclectic cultural scene, laid-back atmosphere, and vibrant nightlife, many travelers head straight to Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast resorts. However, exploring closer to the capital offers an authentic glimpse into the country’s spirit, prominently visible in provincial towns and scenic villages. Marvel at unique historic sites, soul-stirring mountains, and natural hot springs, all within a day’s trip from Sofia.
Cali may not be as scenic as Medellín or cosmopolitan as Bogotá, but the vibrant attitude of the localcaleñosis enough to win you over. Moreover, as a society built upon the blending of indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions, diversity and open-mindedness form the base of thecaleñoculture.
Christmas Island crabs? The adorable quokkas of Rottnest? There’s perhaps no place in the world as synonymous with its animal inhabitants as Indonesia’s Komodo National Park.
A 603 sq km archipelago, Komodo National Park is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, nestled between the Indonesian provinces of East and West Nusa Tenggara. Here the remarkable Komodo dragon – a beastly monitor lizard measuring up to 3m long – thrives on paradisiacal islands surrounded by a sparkling blue sea.
I’ll keep it short and sweet here. I was looking through holiday photos from our trip to Santorini when I came across this set taken by Chris. We’re all super competitive with each other when it comes to taking photos but part of all that is giving credit when it’s due, so we figured it was high time Chris did his debut guest post! 🙂
“Please go there!” This comment from a voter sums up how GoTravelDaily readers feel about Sydney, the city they’ve consistently chosen as the best in Australia for the past 23 years. The enticing beaches near the city center and the warm, friendly people contribute to the city’s appeal. With compact neighborhoods, an innovative restaurant scene, and stunning architecture, including the iconic Opera House, Sydney continues to impress. One visitor shared, “I got to take a selfie with a koala, and my life was complete.”
Fittingly, for the birthplace of mathematical improbablist M. C. Escher, the Friesland capital of Leeuwarden has installed some thought-provoking and brain-shorting phantasmagoria for its year as the European Capital of Culture in 2018—but wander the city with a curious eye and you’ll discover a deeper behind-the-curtain brilliance.
The Channel Islands sit between Britain and France, loyal subjects of Her Majesty, but lying just off the French coast; British citizens living in a warmer, sunnier climate than the UK with local dialects originating in medieval Norman. The weather attracts outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, surfing, kayaking, coasteering, and diving. Ancient remains appeal to historians, while gourmets can indulge in superb local seafood and delicious ice cream made with rich milk from the ‘Jersey girls’.
Seattle is an ever-evolving city. While the paint’s still drying on one idea, someone somewhere is beginning another project.
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.
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.