A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
A hardened place of rocky outcrops, marshes, and undulating hills that abut a dramatic coastline of cliffs and long windswept beaches, the Province of Grosseto is far from most people’s vision of the quaint Tuscan countryside. However, for cycling enthusiasts, it is a landscape of plenty.
Quilombos have a rich history in Brazil, dating back to the period when enslaved Africans were imported, creating self-sustaining communities often hidden deep in the forests. Currently, the term refers to communities that embody Afro-Brazilian heritage, standing against cultural erasure, environmental destruction, and racism. These communities are vibrant symbols of cultural resilience and empowerment.
“When people only read the tour guides, they don’t find Zurich fun,” says chef Meta Hiltebrand. “But when you meet someone that lives here, you fall in love.”
Yorkshire is rich with architectural marvels that reflect its illustrious history. From colonnaded stately homes frozen in time to medieval castles that dominate quaint market towns, there’s an array of sites to explore. Here’s our curated selection of the best architectural highlights in Yorkshire.
As one of the most accessible and beloved parts of the world, Europe is home to plenty of bucket list–worthy places. History will draw you to ancient cities like Rome, Athens, and Lisbon, while culinary feats on nearly every corner call from Paris and London. Furthermore, we can’t forget the rolling, robust lands of Ireland and Scotland. It could take a lifetime to fully immerse yourself in every destination.
It used to be that travelers considered South Carolina to be a destination popular only for palm-studded beaches, but there’s more to the state than just sandy coastline. Offering miles of rivers and plenty of lakes and swamps to splash around in, here are five ways to experience the inland waters of South Carolina.
I was driving over Mauna Kea when the sheer size of the island that cradles it dawned on me. It was like a light bulb had illuminated just howbigthe island of Hawaiʻi really is.
VR, AR. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve heard of virtual and augmented reality, technologies that have made the leap from sci-fi to smartphone. Consequently, they’re transforming every stage of the travel experience.
There is no denying that Vienna is fit for a monarch. The Austrian capital brims with the earthly pleasures of humankind: heart-stopping cake-topping architecture, vast Baroque boulevards, rich full wines plucked and pressed from the surrounding hills, and enough museum masterpieces to gawp at until your crown falls off.
Dubai and Tel Aviv may be today’s party capitals of the Middle East, but Beirut’s reputation for fun has been solid for decades. You’re spoiled for choice in this city, whether you’re looking for glitz (rooftop temples to house music and stilettos) or grit (sticky-floored dive bars with lawn furniture on the patio). Beirutis are known for their hospitality: as a visitor, you’ll easily make friends wherever you end up, and you’ll probably even score an invitation to Sunday lunch with the family in the village.
Fondly referred to as the city of dreams, India’s financial centre is a buzzing metropolis, a place of night-time illuminations, towering skyscrapers, frantic commerce and dynamic citizens enjoying India’s fastest-evolving dining and music scenes. For many Indians, Mumbai is the beating heart of the nation. However, the city’s chaotic slums, angry-wasp buzz of traffic noise and pothole-ridden roads can leave even the most experienced travellers feeling intimidated and exhausted.
Mark Lakin is a member of GoTravelDaily’s Travel Advisory Board and the A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with Mark, you can contact him directly atml@thelegacyuntold.com.
Google “Antigua,” and the first page of search results reveals story after story about its 365 beaches. The island claims to have a year’s worth of sandy strips—all open to the public and ripe for exploration. Moreover, visitors can stay right on the pristine sands of one of the best, as the long-awaitedHodges Bay Resort & Spadebuts on the north coast.
Of all the summertime rituals ofNew York Citylife – patio dining, Shakespeare in the Park, and regular visits to farmers markets for fresh tomatoes – one absolute favorite among locals is the weekend getaway.
European culture, history, and food only get better when paired with the relaxation quotient of an island. The spectacular coastlines of the best islands in Europe, five of which were also voted among the 15 best islands in the world, showcase a wide range of terrains, from craggy volcanic cliffs to feather-soft sand.
Escape rooms immerse you and a team of friends in themed environments, where solving clues is essential to escape within a set time limit. This form of entertainment has surged in popularity globally, particularly in urban centers like London, which opened its first escape room in 2012.
During World War II, the city’s neon signs were extinguished due to fears of a Japanese attack, and most were never turned back on. However, 25 years ago, Havana-born Adolfo Nodal, then working in LA’s cultural affairs department, decided to change that. He undertook the monumental task of reviving Los Angeles neon signs after over half a century of darkness.
The water rippled as the wind picked up on the pond. I flicked my rod, watching the lure dance above the surface and back into the air — straight into a tree. Henry Hudson, who oversees adventures for Blue Sky and bears no relation to the explorer of the same name, laughed it off and pointed across the shore. “See how the waves are going toward that bank? That’s your spot right there.” I trudged in my waders through the last dregs of snowpack and cast. Nothing. Stick. Nothing. Cattail. Nothing. Nothing. Then resistance, a brief tug-of-war, and finally: a trout, iridescent and speckled, flopping in the net. I was elated. I sent my husband a photo — me dopey and grinning like a golden retriever, my fish slack-jawed and muscling against my grip, Henry Hudson smiling encouragingly over my shoulder — along with a message: “We have to move to Utah.”
A land of sunshine, grapevine-covered hills, and more wineries than you could ever dream of, California Wine Country beckons wine lovers from all over the globe with its laid-back West Coast charm.
