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Looking for a fantastic off-season travel opportunity? Why not take a city break to Lisbon in January? It may be the coldest month with the lowest tourist traffic, but you’ll be able to appreciate a completely different side of the city without the crowds.
One of the Whitsundays’ greatest treasures, Hamilton Island is like nowhere else in Australia. It’s a haven of pure and sophisticated calm, largely thanks to most of the island getting around using golf carts (apart from public buses and the police) and the fact there are only 1200 staff and residents present. Island roads head up far above the sea, leading the way to plenty of things to see and do, including grand viewpoints to admire the mesmerizing azure waters from.
It’s almost time to return to the land of ice-tipped tiaras and sun-loving snowmen! Frozen 2 arrives in cinemas on 22 November, captivating families worldwide eager to catch up with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and the gang. However, what if you want to visit this fairy tale land in real life? It’s more achievable than you might guess. Here are five Frozen 2 locations you can check out for yourself.
Glittering salt-white beaches washed by teal shallows, swirls of ancient, often-impassable jungle, and hot-pink sunrises over spindly coconut palms define the Andaman Islands. This stunning archipelago, scattered like pearls in the twinkling Andaman Sea, remains a tantalising mystery to most travellers.
When French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent saved Jardin Majorelle from property developers in 1980, he couldn’t possibly have imagined how popular this garden in Marrakesh would become.
As winter begins to envelop Brussels, the city prepares to don its festive attire, offering an array of enchanting experiences. From delightful Christmas markets and whimsical carousels to charming chalets in the woods and snowy hot tubs, Brussels promises a winter wonderland filled with magic.
The United States is renowned for its plethora of jaw-droppingly beautiful stretches of highway. In fact, for many travelers, the very word “America” conjures images not of bustling cities or world-class museums (though the US offers no shortage of them) but of iconic roads such as California’s Highway 1, the Southeast’s Blue Ridge Parkway, and Montana’s Going-to-the-Sun Road.
A stone’s throw from the chic Sablon quarter of Brussels lies its scruffy cousin the Marolles; rough around the edges and effortlessly authentic. The area is steeped in history and harbors myriad art galleries as well as the city’s most famous flea market. Get lost wandering its alleys, where trendy vintage shops rub shoulders with working-class bars, and where bargain-hunting tourists and local old-timers alike drink pints on cobbled street terraces.
The fervour for markets in South Africa’s Cape Town has a long history. However, the city’s market scene has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with artisan foods, craft beers, and designer goods drawing crowds across the ‘Mother City’.
Zurich’s vibrant art scene, many start-ups, tech, and art universities make the city an ideal base for anyone looking to get some work done during their travels. Whether you’re starting your own enterprise or writing the next great novel of our time, this guide includes the best venues to ignite your creativity and enhance your productivity. Here are the best co-working spaces in Zurich.
As the last days of summer sun play out in the northern hemisphere, many are preparing to trade in their cut-offs for winter woolies, BBQ parties for wholesome Sunday roasts. However, for those who aren’t ready to say goodbye to thumping basslines over flat beers in the warm embrace of the setting sun and other festival-goers, we’ve picked out ten of the best music festivals happening across the world between the months of September and March.
A group of friends and I spent three nights camping in the New Forest, UK, at the end of the English summer. We go on annual camping and festival trips together; it’s our favourite, budget-friendly activity to be outdoors, play games, and chat around a campfire.
It took some time to convince the world that most Australians had never even tasted Foster’s Lager, famously promoted by Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan as ‘Australian for beer’ in the 1980s. The long-held view that XXXX (pronounced four ex) lager is synonymous with Queensland beer has proven more difficult to shake; however, the state’s capital boasts one of the most vibrant craft beer scenes in the country.
Editor’s note: Since this story was written, Christmas Island’s detention centre has been reopened.
With mountains galore, 1.6 million acres of state parks, and 840 miles of coastline, theGolden Statejust screams adventure. From the unusual sport of parahawking inSan Diegoto highlining inJoshua Tree National Park, we’ve rounded up some of the most heart-pounding (and sometimes extreme) experiences across California.
Charming yet chaotic, hectic and holistic, Thailand’s capital offers a clash of contrasting experiences that make it mesmerizing. In a city that caters to all travel delights, deciding how to spend a perfect long weekend in Bangkok can be overwhelming. From the classic to the contemporary, we are here to guide you.
Once a highly prized port within the Spanish empire, modern day Cartagena bursts with color and charisma, tempting all who visit to live a little louder. Located on the Caribbean coast, the city enjoys a year-round tropical climate, making it a perfect beach getaway. A weekend in Cartagena is all you need to catch the highlights of this Colombian jewel.
When it comes to urban cycling, which cities get it right? Navigating a city on two wheels can be a pleasurable experience, often taken for granted when your city’s cycling infrastructure works seamlessly. However, that’s not the case universally. In some cities, cycling can be incredibly frustrating or even dangerous, characterized by impossibly narrow bike lanes that run alongside traffic or incomplete cycle networks that lead nowhere. Unfortunately, in many places, politicians do not consider cycling a viable form of transport.
In the Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal, a collection of buildings makes up a kind of ‘Cirque City.’ It’s here you’ll find the National Circus School, the headquarters of Cirque de Soleil – and the home of TOHU, a year-round dedicated circus-arts venue. TOHU also hosts theMontreal Cirque Festival, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in July 2019.
When it comes to finding a great time in downtown Nashville, Broadway and SoBro are the usual tourist hotspots. However, the blocks north of honky-tonk-filled Nashville, between 8th and 3rd Aves N, hold hidden treasures for visitors. This area features secret bars, historic pockets, outdoor concerts, and much more.