A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
In the second installment of GoTravelDaily writer Tharik Hussain’s Hajj diaries, he guides us through his family’s experience as they leave England for Saudi Arabia and prepare for his first performance of this ancient Islamic ritual. You can learn how his invitation to the Hajj came about in 2019 and what motivated him to embark on this sacred journey.
I am a big fan of bringing hats with me when I travel. As I’ve gotten older and wiser about skin care, I’ve realized hats are crucial for keeping the sun off of my face at the beach or while cruising around sightseeing all day. However, what I’m decidedlynota fan of is the constant dilemma of how to pack a hat and what to do with it when you’re indoors or just don’t want to wear it.
Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest on-site resort at Walt Disney World in Florida, is slated to open on Dec. 16, 2019. This is the first all-new resort to open at Disney World since 2012, when Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened. Inspired by the European Riviera, Disney’s Riviera Resort transports guests to the Mediterranean Coast with dining and decor that is reminiscent of 20th-century southern France and Italy. Moreover, this is a Disney property, so expect plenty of nods to your favorite characters hidden in the art and decorations throughout the resort.
The sister islands of Bequia, Canouan, and Mustique have long drawn people in search of escape — from the rat race, the paparazzi, or society as a whole. A writer explores three very different enclaves that, despite recent development, remain hidden in plain sight.
The next morning, we got up bright and early (and thankfully hungover free) headed out to breakfast, swiftly followed by a whistle-stop tour of Helsinki after which we hopped into a taxi and headed to our next surprise destination…Rovio! The home of the Angry Birds.
One Aussie writer finds purpose — and then some — in the middle of the Tasman Sea.
The Celebrity Edge is one of the latest cruise ships from Celebrity Cruises. After having an unforgettable Celebrity Cruise to Alaska, I was eager to hop onboard Celebrity Edge and discover the reasons behind all the excitement.
Over the years, I’ve taken on an ambassador role of sorts between Indigenous communities I capture and the wider mainstream media audience—relying on my Nanai/Hèzhé (Siberian Native) and Chinese-American heritage. It’s a responsibility I take quite seriously because the access to experiences and stories that I capture are not my own. It’s a collaborative effort to get the stories right—to really understand what issues look like from particular Indigenous cultural perspectives—and how to see a community the way it sees itself. What transpires next is a translation to the wider audience to help them understand what are often vast cultural differences.
Hilton Head’s 12 miles of beaches and slow pace of life have drawn families and travelers for decades. Two dozen golf courses weave through the island’s 25,000 acres, including the internationally renowned Harbour Town Golf Links. Balmy, breezy weather makes it a haven for world-class tennis and excellent inshore fishing, while an island-wide network of paved trails makes it possible to traverse the island from end to end via bicycle.
Scotland is brimming with exceptional adventures. From the historic allure of Edinburgh to breathtaking natural landscapes ideal for hiking and enchanting islands, Scotland is a wonderful destination to explore.
There are numerous mountain chains in Mexico, stretching from north to south and east to west. Some showcase year-round snowy landscapes, while others are inhabited by rattlesnakes and tall cacti. There are those that have daring cliffs and unique copper-colored rocks, in addition to those that have been home to indigenous communities for centuries. Some are isolated mountains, primarily dormant volcanoes, that welcome hikers eager to explore both their beauty and their legends.
Napa is best known as a booming wine region, serving up some of the top vintages outside of France (and arguably, some of the best wines in the world). The rolling hills and sunny skies make the region a picturesque spot for a quick getaway. And while wine is the main draw, there’s plenty to explore in the region—all just a two-hour drive north of San Francisco.
I flew Italy’s newest airline, ITA Airways — here’s what my experience was like before, during, and after the flight.
Located in NYC’s NoMad neighborhood, the new property from AKA is Italian designer and architect Piero Lissoni’s first hotel project in the U.S.
Our next stop after Zermatt was to Val d’Herens, more specifically to the village ofNax, a spot up in the mountains with an incredible view of the surrounding valleys!
At andBeyond Bateleur Camp, guests should anticipate delightful surprises throughout their stay. During our initial game drives, my partner struggled to capture the wildlife using his outdated iPhone XR while I took stunning photos with my newly acquired mirrorless Leica camera. Noticing his frustration, our guide Jeremy introduced an innovative adapter, transforming his iPhone into a powerful photography tool with a telephoto lens. Consequently, Oscar began to capture breathtaking close-ups, even surpassing my attempts.
Longer nights and increased geomagnetic activity means a higher chance of catching the aurora borealis.
From the 18th-floor Panorama Room at theGraduate Roosevelt Island, the Manhattan skyline sparkles against the sunset. Glasses clink and shakers clack as bartenders race to keep up with the thirsty crowd reclining on velvet sofas and drinking in the view. Not bad for an on-campus crash pad.
The Maldives are the epitome of island paradise and the dream destination of pretty much everyone you ask – seriously, ask anyone around you right now if they’d want to visit the Maldives. 🙂
These pristine, beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean are a haven of natural beauty and one of those places that definitely lives up to the hype, as we got to discover recently.
Prior to planning our flights, I hadn’t really done much research into the Maldives (it was just one of those places I knew I wanted to go to) and shortly after planning, I soon realised how it was a lot trickier than I initially anticipated. There’s a lot more choice than I realized, so many things you should pack (and so many things you shouldn’t), local laws I had no clue about, and a whole range of activities
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