A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
When humans first arrived in Iceland over 1100 years ago, it seemed desolate, serving primarily as a layover for migrating birds and home to the solitary Arctic fox, the only native land mammal. However, by expanding your exploration into the wild hills, dramatic cliffs, expansive glaciers, and captivating offshore islands, you can discover a wealth of wildlife in Iceland.
Surprising, artistic, experimental, and cosmopolitan, the Danish capital overflows with cafes, culture, and history. Here are 10 reasons to adore this vibrant city.
So you did your sightseeing, dining, and partying in Belgrade. What next? Consider taking a day trip from the Serbian capital to hike the nearby gentle mountains, cruise through centuries of history, take in some outlandish art, or enjoy local drops from family wine cellars.
Monique became a Sydneysider (yes, that’s what they call themselves) when she was five. She’s lived all over the world but came home in 2005 because, well, Sydney is simply the most beautiful city in the world. With its drop-dead gorgeous coastline, stunning harbour, and thriving arts, music, and foodie scenes, who’d want to live anywhere else?
Trucks in India do more than just carry loads. These eccentric vehicles double as mobile canvases for outrageously colourful paintings of deities, lotus blossoms, village scenes, mangoes, movie-stars, you name it. For many travellers, this is the first introduction to Indian kitsch.
For decades travelers have journeyed to Big Sur seeking communion with the wild. Artists and writers, adventure-seekers and soul-searchers have looked to the rocky cliffs, crashing ocean, and towering redwoods for inspiration.
You finally settle on a destination for your next US vacation, and just minutes into planning, it hits: sticker shock. The bubble of excitement can easily burst when confronted with reality. Luckily, there’s nearly always a solution.
Hidden behind the busy road that runs along the western bank of İstanbul’s Golden Horn, the intertwined neighborhoods of Fener and Balat boast a rich history dating back to Byzantine times. These days, past and present mingle in colorful, maze-like streets, where third-wave coffee shops and design boutiques sit next to traditional tea gardens and tradesmen’s workshops.
Mumbai is a dizzying, dazzling metropolis, a city that never tires and never sleeps. If you’ve ever wondered what keeps this Indian megacity going, you’ll find the answer in its buzzing streets, filled with a thousand hawkers dishing out cheap eats. Locals always find time to pause at rickety carts in narrow by-lanes for a street-food treat or a glass of ‘cuttingchai’ (the city’s famous half-measure of tea), helping a million-strong workforce get on with their day.
If you were to pinpoint the middle of North America, it would fall at Winnipeg. This is just one of a list of factoids that many of the 821,000 locals from Manitoba’s capital reel off about their city. Among others? Ian Fleming’s hero, James Bond, was based on a real spy from Winnipeg; it was the world’s first city to adopt the 911 emergency phone number; and it lends its namesake to the beloved Winnie the Pooh (aka Winnipeg Bear).
Word is officially out: Medellín has wholly transcended its unfavorable reputation and undergone a veritable renaissance. Nevertheless, it still fails to land on many travel bucket lists.
Latvia’s capital is not only incredibly charming, but also highly affordable. With a wealth of history and culture to explore, Rīga is an ideal option for travellers looking to discover somewhere new without breaking the bank. Here’s how you can make the most of your visit.
Do kids and priceless artworks mix? While the phrase ‘like a bull in a china shop’ might spring to mind, your tiny tornadoes will not only be welcomed, but thoroughly engaged and entertained at many art museums all over the world.
From meat-free junk food and delicious weed burgers (no, not that kind) to nourishing salad bowls and tempting plant-only tasting menus, vegetarian and vegan restaurants are sprouting up all across Amsterdam.
‘Do you get many tourists in the north?’ I quiz the local guide Houssem Belloum as our minivan approaches the efficient UN Buffer Zone (aka Green Line) checkpoint. After the obligatory brief passport check, we continue our late-night drive from Larnaka airport in the south of the partitioned island to the old harbour town of Kyrenia (Girne) in the north. ‘Thank God, no,’ he fires back, only half-joking. I know I have come to the right place.
Table Mountain, white-sand beaches, rich history, and cosmopolitan culture have long attracted visitors to Cape Town. However, the city’s African art scene is now becoming a major draw for art lovers.
Across the causeway from the glitzy Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban art attracts visitors from around the world. Daubing the cavernous warehouses and buildings, the eye-boggling murals have revitalized the neighborhood and opened its doors to restaurants, breweries, galleries, and bars with serious street cred and edge.
Stretching more than 4000km from east to west, Indonesia’s sprawling, island-packed jungle archipelago offers many opportunities for active and adventurous travellers. Superb diving and snorkelling showcase a diverse and colourful underwater seascape, while above the water, challenging surf breaks draw bold board-riders from around the world. On land, trekking, cycling, white-water rafting and wildlife watching all combine in a landscape of rugged peaks, tropical jungles, and surging rivers.
From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe creating a buzz among beer lovers.
