A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
If your family is missing traveling and your kids are at home due to lockdown or social distancing measures, now is the perfect opportunity to teach them essential skills for planning a trip. From research and budgeting to time management and basic knowledge of the local language, preparing for a trip involves critical thinking. Children aged eight and up can begin to apply these skills to create their ideal city break.
Travel photographer Laura Watilo Blake knows a thing or two about good digital hygiene and keeping track of all the shots she takes on each trip. She shared her top tips for wrangling your own collection of travel photos before your next adventure.
Join us on a journey to discover where the last dragon lay… This was one of those unexpectedly delightful days! I had often passed by this charming village but had never explored it until today. In search of adventure, our group stumbled upon this quaint hidden gem.
Peppered with prominent shopping streets, cool little concept stores, art galleries, antique shops, and bustling markets, Budapest is an excellent place for browsing. Plan a shopping spree with our guide to local treasure troves of everything from high-end fashion to flea market wonders.
Florida is a remarkable state to explore, offering a plethora of activities, particularly with its renowned theme parks. Iconic resorts such as Disney, Universal, and Busch Gardens ensure an adventurous experience filled with laughter and enjoyment throughout your stay. With such a variety of exceptional theme parks in Florida, selecting your visits can be a delightful challenge.
The Belgian city ofGhentis associated with many wonderful creations: it even claims to have invented waffles. Its icon, though, is Jan van Eyck’sGhent Altarpiece, also calledAdoration of the Mystic Lamb(Het Lam Godsin Flemish). In 2020, the city is focused on this magnificent painting, the highlight being a blockbuster exhibition calledVan Eyck: An Optical Revolution(until 30 April).
When you think of your ideal Los Angeles vacation, what comes to mind? If beaches, palm trees, and spectacular sunsets are must-haves on the agenda, then plan on spending at least a couple of days on LA’s Westside. The area’s popular neighborhoods – including Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu & the Pacific Palisades – offer miles of shoreline, a thriving local food truck scene, only-in-LA workouts, drinks with a view, and the chance for celebrity sightings in the wild as you dine, shop, and people-watch in hip neighborhoods.
Every time we board a plane, take to the open road, or simply order a plate of seafood in a landlocked locale, we’re racking up significant tolls on the environment. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can minimize your footprint while traveling without going to extremes. From solar-powered packs to recycled goods galore, the following items will start you off on the right foot.
Experience Rio de Janeiro through the lens of a weekend getaway that balances adventure with relaxation and culinary delights.
The Caribbean is inextricably linked to rum, whether it’s the island of Nevis (considered the birthplace of the modern drink) or the world’s oldest commercial rum distillery (found in Barbados). There’s no shortage of islands to sip on the sugarcane spirit. You can plan your own rum tour while island-hopping or seek out a cruise that showcases top rum distilleries. Here are seven must-visit places to taste and tour the Caribbean’s favorite spirit.
InThe Bourne Identity, Jason Bourne is rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by Italian fishermen who tend to his bullet wounds and deposit him safely upon European soil. Upon arriving in Zürich with nothing but amnesia and the clothes on his back, Bourne discovers a bank lockbox filled with international passports and cash that seem to indicate he’s a high-level spy.
Turndown services are a luxury hotel’s veritable calling card — thoughtful gestures on behalf of the staff as guests prepare to tuck into their plush accommodations. Typically, these services come in the guise of little chocolates or delicately placed petals of local flowers. However, some hotels offer something a bit more unusual.
You’ve already glimpsed Western Honshū’s San’yō coast in your Japanese daydreams. It’s the stuff of samurai, wooden castles, floating temple gates, famously friendly people, and artisans brewing sake. The San’yō train line unfurls west from Osaka all the way to Hiroshima, making exploring this lesser-visited corner of Japan simple and pleasant. As you whoosh by, the Inland Sea dips in and out of view through the rustle of pine trees.
Follow the trail of fortune-hunters through the mountains and end with animal encounters on one of the country’s original safaris.
Ease into the slow pace of sea-swept Maine, at the USA’s northeastern tip: begin with Portland’s food scene, head north to Rockland, with its world-class museums, and sail around Penobscot Bay. Finally, lace your boots for walks in Acadia National Park.
Rome’s historic center brazenly brims with ancient icons, foodie havens, and a shot of pop culture. Eager to relish in everything from its splashy A-list monuments to its quieter corners, we took off on theGoTravelDaily Experiences Rome Highlights Tour powered by Urban Adventures.
Despite travel being more accessible than ever before, passports remain an expensive luxury for many would-be travellers around the globe living on a budget.
Strapped for rupees? Head to Kolkata. The capital of West Bengal holds the unshakeable status of being India’s most pocket-friendly major metropolis, beating out the likes of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Travellers on a tight budget will be delighted to know that the city has a bunch of wonderful activities that can be done for absolutely no cost. Here’s a rough-and-ready list of the best free things to do while visiting Kolkata.
Late summer in the secluded Westman Islands, known in Iceland as Vestmannaeyjar, marks the start of the Puffling Patrol. During this period, pufflings (the official term for puffin chicks) hatch from their high cliffside nests, and both residents and visitors engage in a cherished tradition that assists these young birds in finding their path home.
Set off on a journey along a road less traveled: the grapevine and redwood-studded Bohemian Highway. This ten-mile stretch of road winds through the rolling hills of California’s Sonoma County, the largest wine-producing county in the state, featuring thirteen approved American Viticultural Areas and over 350 wineries. While short in length, its beauty is vast, making it ideal for a leisurely drive or bike ride. You’ll roll past endless vineyards, enter magical forests reminiscent of the region’s logging past, and cross the mighty Russian River, which gives the surrounding valley its name.