A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Chicago-based financial adviser Meredith Tabbone had never even set foot in Sicily before she placed a bid on a €1 house there. However, she had long dreamed about moving to Europe at some stage in her life; setting up a vacation home where she could escape with family and friends, and eventually retire.
Scottish Gaelic is in real danger of extinction. A study by the University of the Highlands and Islands suggests the language is “in crisis”, with everyday use “at the point of collapse”.
Amsterdam has made a decision to ban Airbnb and similar holiday rental platforms from three districts in the city. In the remainder of the city, holiday rentals are now only permitted with a permit, which limits renting homes to tourists for a maximum of 30 nights per year.
As someone who was raised on Amtrak and has taken dozens of their cross-country trips over the past 20+ years, I’m a big advocate of train travel. Aside from amazing scenery, you get to detox from your usual hustle-and-bustle life; in fact, you have no choice: the WiFi is often spotty at best. Once you decide to take a train trip, you definitely have some R&R to look forward to. Consequently, your biggest issue will be answering one question – which route should you take?
Extraordinarily scenic, the Dolomites draw hikers of all abilities to Northern Italy. Although there are ample opportunities for solitude, a walk with an in-the-know local will help unlock the secrets of the “pale mountains.”
An eye-catching black limestone temple, surrounded by water, has been built inAndhra PradeshinIndia. This temple serves as a new gathering area and place of worship for the community, designed to be both beautiful and functional. It is currently open for public visits.
Snapping remarkable underwater photos while bobbing around in the open ocean can be quite challenging. You must balance holding your breath while keeping an eye out for surrounding marine life, all while waves are constantly crashing around you.
While some people are spending their time in lockdown analyzing the latest Netflix has to offer, others are delving into more technical images and making archaeological discoveries by the dozen.
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact, now we’ve got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual vacation to bring a little piece of France to your living room.
Summer has officially arrived, albeit with traces of spring weather still lingering across Europe. To mark the onset of summer and to share my latest favorite summer activities, I have compiled a list of destinations that should be on your radar for a beach holiday this year.
Snowdonia National Park is among the oldest parks in Wales, featuring nearly 1000 square miles of unspoiled beauty, including the highest peak in England and Wales, Mount Snowdon. If hiking to the summit isn’t appealing, a mountain railway is available.
The coronavirus pandemic has sadly forced many of us to cancel our travel plans. However, the virus can’t stop us from satisfying our wanderlust virtually. One YouTube travel channel we are loving right now is ‘Haircut Harry’. Unlike many similar channels, the host observes his destinations from a chair at the local barbershop.
Now that I’m an adult, long gone are the days of childhood family vacations and summer camp. Moreover, I dare say the times of penpals seem to have passed. Nowadays, we are more likely to trade emails, send texts, or follow each other on social media to stay in touch. However, finding a friend with similar hobbies and interests can be the connectivity we all need during this time of social distancing.
By March 2020, I was eight months into a year’s secondment in GoTravelDaily’s Dublin office. When I moved there from Melbourne in July 2019, I packed up my life in about four weeks: moved out of my house, organized shipping, and jammed in last-minute catch-ups with friends – along with a dash to New Zealand to see my family. Exhausted yet proud, I felt accomplished for managing such a significant move in such a brief period.
Following our first visit to Potsdam, which was both challenging and fulfilling, we were enthusiastic to explore this magnificent city further the next day. Our aim was to visit all the significant attractions this city has to offer.
For those times you are stuck at home, there’s no better way to escape than by diving into a good story. The latest travel literature will inspire and evoke dreams of your next exotic location before you can say “bon voyage.” Here’s a list of some of the latest releases that are sure to sweep you into a world of wanderlust.
I’ve been a happy Londoner for seven years, and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Although I know the city well, I still feel like a bit of a tourist, and I’m incapable of walking past Big Ben or the London Eye without taking a photo.
It’s easy to assume that a holiday to Mauritius comes with a hefty price tag. However, while that’s true at its legion of upscale resorts, it’s possible to enjoy this island paradise on a budget. Here are our top tips.
With the news that England’s entire coastline is set to become accessible for the first time thanks to the completion of the England Coast Path, you might be inspired to don your hiking boots and embark on a walking holiday in 2020. To help you make tracks, we’ve picked some of the newest and best coastal trails around the world.
No vacation is one-size-fits-all, but time spent in Sintra, Portugal comes pretty close. A mere 45-minute train ride northwest of Lisbon, this fairy-tale town is full of history, lies close to the coast, and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you have business in Lisbon or are heading south from Porto, this seemingly small town packs a punch per acre and makes an ideal weekend side trip to escape the city.