A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
All due respect to baseball’s boys of summer, but football might just be America’s pastime. Whether it’s a town turning out to support a high school or college team, or the nation gathering to watch the Super Bowl, no sport is more popular in the US. While the games themselves are the main event, the exhilarating fan culture and rich traditions of the game offer can’t-miss experiences in and of themselves.
Striking antelopes found nowhere else on earth, the world’s quirkiest bird, Africa’s second biggest wildebeest migration, and the legend of a celebrity lioness. All this is set amid beguiling backdrops of vast golden savannah and a labyrinth of lily-strewn waterways. These rare wildlife safari riches are shared between the remote and largely unvisited Zambian reserves of Bangweulu Wetlands and Liuwa Plain National Park.
A cool breeze rustles leaves overhead as families call out to one another through the woods, punctuated by the quiet sound of walnuts dropping to the forest floor. These are the forests of Arslanbob, an uncommon landscape in a country more famous for being 90% mountainous. For two months each fall, these forests become the social and economic heart of Arslanbob, as villagers move to the forests en masse.
GoTravelDaily Local Chris Griffiths has been photographing Morocco for over four years and has now settled in Marrakesh, attracted by the historic architecture and dynamic creative scene. Navigating through the maze of the medina, he’s typically on the lookout for affordable eats, a break from the hustle, and captivating photo opportunities.
‘The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution’ – Paul Cézanne
When GoTravelDaily Local Nardia Plumridge first laid eyes on Florence as a teenager, it was love at first sight. Today, the Renaissance capital’s classic cafes, quaint cobbled streets, and hidden churches provide daily inspiration. The city’s fantastic cuisine and culture satisfy her craving forla dolce vita(‘the sweet life’).
Sitting pretty on the Iberian Peninsula’s north coast, tiny Cantabria offers a completely different vision of Spain. Still largely unknown to outsiders – Spanish tourists here outnumber foreigners 4 to 1 – this invitingly green region offers astounding variety in a relatively small space.
These shoes are made for walking, trekking, paddling, or simply loafing. Whatever your travel plans entail, having the right footwear tailored for your activities is crucial.
Leave the bright lights and tourist delights of Esfahan and Shiraz far behind to track down astonishing millennia-old relics among the dusty wilds of ancient Persia. From snow-tipped northern crags to scorching southern deserts, you will traverse eroded volcanic plateaus, explore ancient river valleys, and pass under the mournful gaze of long-abandoned castles on this intrepid quest for these far-flung treasures (many of which are UNESCO listed). An Indiana Jones-inspired hat is optional.
Sun, sand, surf, and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience the perks of being on a warm-weather peninsula is with a frosty beverage in your hand and water views for days.
The world’s media spotlight was recently on the English riverside town of Windsor and its gargantuan castle, where the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday 19th May. On the day itself, the whole town was dominated by the event, with crowds, pageantry, and road closures. However, now the well-wishers have dispersed, Windsor’s charms are back on full and slightly less busy display. They include the grand buildings and rich history, taking in nearby attractions including Eton College, Legoland, and the now-quiet fields where the Magna Carta was signed.
If you visit Indianapolis in the month of May, you may notice a preoccupation with a certain legendary race. The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s largest single-day sporting event, bringing in hundreds of thousands of auto-racing fans from around the globe.
The Oxford Dictionarydefines barbecueas “a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a special appliance.” However, in the U.S. and especially in the South, the definition of barbecue is much more intricate than merely cooking meat outdoors. Barbecue is a cultural staple, emphasizing the art of cooking meat ‘low and slow,’ resulting in tender, flavorful dishes.
If you know where to look, you’ll find that there is much more to Egyptian cuisine than the triumvirate of kebab, falafel, and shawarma. Sure,shish tawooq(grilled chicken) and kofta (grilled meatballs) are ubiquitous on menus, and falafel and shawarma are street food big-hitters. However, dig a bit deeper, and you’ll discover culinary traditions that often stretch all the way back to Ancient Egypt.
GoTravelDaily Local Erin Harvey moved to Tunis two years ago and has relished the relaxed pace of life and the many sunny days, which are perfect for taking advantage of the bountiful local beaches. Full of culture set to a perfect Mediterranean backdrop, Tunis still feels undiscovered by mass tourism. She loves everything Tunis has to offer, from shopping in the ancient medina to secret concerts and dancing until dawn. With scented jasmine and bougainvillea-lined streets, it’s hard not to fall in love with this picturesque city.
Inside the walls of the 5000-year-old city of Akko, bustling markets are squeezed into alleyways that meander past incredible historical sites. It was the Crusaders who left the most impressive remains here, with a series of fortifications and the Knights’ Halls, an underground complex that served as the industrial, religious, and military headquarters of the ruling Order of St John. The Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans also had stints as Akko’s rulers.
With its gender-fluid fashion scene and colourful LGBT culture – not to mention rumoured gay royals of yesteryear – Stockholm is a vibrant, open and welcoming city.
California has shown remarkable resilience over the past few years. In early 2017, devastating mudslides caused the closure of significant portions of the iconic Highway 1, followed by wildfires that ravaged over 1 million acres, which included popular vacation destinations in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Parisians are known for being particular, so it is little surprise that when it comes to the finest hotels, attention to detail remains a consistent priority — as evidenced by the regular appearance of these properties, which continue to wow our readers year after year.
Georgia is one of the finest states in the South for a remarkable hike. A wide swathe of the Appalachians forms a rocky band across the north of the state. Atlanta, one of the largest urban conurbations in the country, is also conveniently close to this forested wilderness, ideal for day trips. If you desire to immerse yourself in outdoor activities, consider basing yourself in Dahlonega, nestled in the North Georgia mountains. This area boasts a vibrant wine industry, numerous breweries, distilleries, antique shops, and excellent restaurants – all perfect for relaxing after a day spent walking in nature.