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Did you travel all the way to an idyllic Caribbean island only to find yourself watching an NFL game on the big screen at a pool bar surrounded by a bunch of people you could have easily mingled with at a strip mall sports bar back home?
Yorkshire – or God’s Own County as locals like to call it – has long inspired writers, painters, and film-location scouts. This industrial powerhouse has played a significant role in shaping modern Britain. With dramatic landscapes, stunning heritage sites, vibrant urban areas, and world-renowned walking trails, it remains one of Britain’s most appealing destinations today.
There’s something magical about world-class cities after dark, where the night unveils a different array of feelings and experiences that daytime simply cannot offer. GoTravelDaily reached out to travel writers living in iconic cities like Los Angeles, Bangkok, Delhi, Paris, and London. They shared their favorite spots to experience these destinations after sunset, providing some captivating insights.
Anchored by thick forested peaks and known for its bounty of skiing and other cold-weather activities, Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains region is actually a prime place to visit any time of year.
Outdoor adventurers will want to head to Ventura County this summer and hike the new Ropersmith Trail to enjoy panoramic views, diverse wildlife, and the rare coastal sage scrub.
Belgian beer is world-renowned – Belgium is the only country whose beer culture is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
When discussing New York, many individuals immediately think of New York City. It typically tops the list, including myself. While it is undoubtedly a remarkable city and Lady Liberty is a sight to behold, there is an abundance of natural beauty beyond the city limits, particularly the stunning hiking opportunities that New York offers.
Flanked by the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville is a vibrant hub celebrating art, architecture, music, and culture alongside stunning outdoor experiences. Festivals such asLEAF festivalandArt in the Parkbring life to the city’s outdoor spaces during the summer.
Marseille’s reputation as a frenetic, fast-paced port city in France’s smoldering south precedes it. However, navigating its noisy, traffic-clogged streets can be exhausting. Fortunately, the revitalizing, big blue Mediterranean is never far away, and with some savvy planning, getting around can be a breeze.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric marvel. This stone circle rises out of Salisbury Plain, its rugged stones complemented by a swish visitor center that explores its incredible construction. However, Stonehenge is not merely a 4000-year-old monument; it swirls with ancient myths and modern controversy, standing as a symbol of England from long before England even existed, and one of the world’s great mysteries.
As I drafted this article, I found myself humming “O Canada…”, though I admittedly don’t know the rest of the lyrics. Nevertheless, I digress to share with you the top activities to undertake in Toronto.
This week saw Holocaust Memorial services taking place around the world, as we marked the 77th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp by Soviet troops.
Naples is a busy city that demands stamina in buckets. As a springboard for day trips to blockbuster Pompeii and volcanic Mt Vesuvius, this gloriously chaotic, high-energy destination offers a vibrant atmosphere.
Glasgow packs a punch with its first-rate museums, distinguished dining venues, elegant outdoor spaces, and other more…off-kilter attractions.
The Atacama Desert unfurls across northern Chile in sizzling salt flats, bone-dry sierras, barren beaches, and prickly patches of colorful cacti. However, one of its greatest features is only apparent after the sun plunges into the Pacific. That’s when earth’s most lunar-like landscape morphs into a dazzling dome of glittering stars – perfect for the ultimate stargazing trip.
Strewn across the South Pacific like a handful of pearls tossed onto a gemstone-blue blanket, the Cook Islands are everything you’d hope to find in Polynesia. While this tiny island nation is famous for its white sand and clear lagoons, there’s more to the Cook Islands than pristine beaches, which are spread over 15 scattered islands. From digging into local history to witnessing the spectacle of Aitutakian fire-dancing, here are the top things to do in the Cook Islands.
Thailand’s iconic Maya Bay, made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movieThe Beach, has finally reopened to visitors after four years of closure and is making strides towards its sustainability goals with new visitor rules.
From upscale seafood to downmarket Russian cuisine, just about any flavor can be found on Phuket, Thailand’s largest island and a popular tourist destination. However, what do the locals truly savor?
Brazil’s mesmerizing and diverse national parks protect some of the most important – and spectacular – ecosystems and cultural sites in the world. There are parks that sprawl around skyscraper-sized waterfalls, parks that drape like curtains over relics from ancient civilizations, parks that edge into mighty cities, and parks that coil mysteriously along remote tributaries of the Amazon.
Boulder is hailed as one of the easiest cities in America to navigate, with or without a car. In fact, Boulder has been rated as the happiest city in the country according to the Gallup-Sharecare Well Being Index, with researchers basing that ranking partly on the city’s walkability and bikeability.