A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
The outside perception of Houston might be all concrete jungle and corporate headquarters. However, if that’s all you think it is, the artistic side of Texas’s largest city will surprise you. Here, you can peruse world-class art museums and private collections one day, then funk out by ogling art cars and a Beer Can House the next.
Some of the most memorable moments in life are our ‘firsts’: our first time getting behind the wheel, going to a gig, or kissing someone. However, often the settings for such events – car parks, community centres, graffitied alleyways – don’t do them justice.
An epic road trip is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and few drives are more iconic than Highway 1 through Big Sur. Tight turns hug the rugged coastline while mile after mile of stunning vistas inspire awe in even the most seasoned traveler.
Andalucía, Spain’s southernmost region, is famous for sunshine, the Alhambra, flamenco, beaches and fiestas. Less well known is that it’s also a paradise for nature lovers. Beyond the cities and beach towns, you will find high, rugged mountains, rolling green hills, and deep river valleys, home to an array of wildlife ranging from ibex and lynx to some of Europe’s largest birds.
For a small country, Wales certainly goes big with its castles. There are more than 100 castles today—down considerably from the 600 or more built throughout the country’s history—but still enough to make knowing where to start difficult. To help you out, here are seven of the best castles, whether you like them old and craggy, recently renovated, or simply historically significant.
National Harbor, Maryland, is only about 10 miles south of Washington, DC, but it feels like a world away. This glitzy, buzzy enclave on the Potomac River is bursting with hotels, restaurants, and shops, not to mention a giant Ferris wheel and a casino. A popular accommodation choice for visitors and a top staycation spot for locals, it’s practically the Mid-Atlantic’s Vegas – with plenty of family-friendly fun thrown in.
GoTravelDaily Local Supriya Sehgal splits her days between her ‘home at heart’ Bengaluru and her working home in Delhi. Having lived in Bengaluru for more than 12 years, she knows the ins and outs of the city and its best haunts, old and new.
Turn back the sundials to the days of Plato and Sappho, a time of flourishing sexual freedoms in Greece. While a long history of Christian law may have tempered this paradise, it’s re-emerging in some of the country’s most desirable locations.
Feasting on local seasonal produce – of extraordinary quality – has beenalla modain Piedmont (Piemonte) since time immemorial. From Alba’s insanely desirable white truffles, snuffed out of the earth by dogs, to noble red wines crafted by multiple generations of Langhe winemakers, this Alps-fringed region in northwest Italy cooks up the ultimate trip for epicureans. With a staple larder bursting with hedonist delicacies, this is the moment to loosen your belt and dig in.
It’s Friday at 8pm and, somewhere in the Baltic Sea, a ferry is sailing through icy waters. There is a party aboard: pints of beer are being slung in an on-board pub where people are enjoying contemporary hits played by a two-man band. Adults are relaxing with cans of something boozy, indulging in arcade games, or simply sipping beverages in the Arctic wind on an open-air deck.
Getting through airport security can be a time-consuming and frustrating ordeal, especially during the busy holiday season.
There is something magnetic in the air of Canada’s Eastern Townships region.
While there is still work to be done, this unflappable island is ready to welcome visitors with new infrastructure, revamped resorts, and unmatched natural beauty.
One of the greatest rewards of traveling — discovering the new — is reflected in GoTravelDaily readers’ picks for the world’s best islands. Not only do several islands make their debut but one newcomer to the list also vaulted directly into the No. 1 spot. Thanks to those adventurers who have gone before you, all you need to do is pick your desired body of water to find your paradise.
From sunny Miami to the pale white sands of the Gulf Coast, Florida boasts dreamy coastlines. Readers have voiced their appreciation for the eternally aquamarine waters of the Florida Keys: Five of the top 10 best resort hotels are in this island chain, with four located in Key West. That said, the rest of Florida has its highlights too, such as the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, which ranked No. 10 on the Atlantic Coast, and the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World (No. 4), showing that Disney magic can be appreciated by all ages.
When you’re in need of a true mind-body recharge, the best fix is to get off the grid and hit the reset button through a dedicated wellness-centered getaway. For travelers seeking this type of retreat, the good news is that you don’t have to wander far: some of the world’s best destination spas happen to be located right here in the United States.
With stunning architecture, fashion, and a booming culinary scene, Buenos Aires is a city that should be on your radar.
Arguably the biggest anxiety for the first-time traveler is the thought of being lonely—visions of cold evenings curled around a flickering bedside lamp sobbing into a dog-eared copy of Eat, Pray, Love as a soundtrack of general debauchery from the downstairs party reverberates through the walls.
In this series documenting his attendance of the Hajj in 2019, GoTravelDaily writer Tharik Hussain shares his experience from the initial invitation through the pilgrimage itself and his reflections upon returning home to the UK. Read on for a special perspective on one of the most significant pilgrimages that unites Muslims of every ethnicity, social status, and culture in Mecca annually.
Whether it’s the novelty of new experiences, overcoming challenges on the road, or connecting with people from different cultures, travel has the power to uplift our spirits. Experiencing the world from a new perspective is known to enhance emotional well-being and is often praised as a remedy for heartbreak and depression. But what about grief?