A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
One of the few places in the US that experiences all four seasons as if they were crafted with a painter’s brush, there is no bad time to visit Santa Fe, just different color palettes. At an altitude of 7000ft, winters are white – but not wicked – and summers are hot – but not hellish – making this the perfect get up and go destination all year round.
One of the best things about Pittsburgh can also be one of the worst: the city has four seasons. This means hot, humid summers followed by icy winters (often with no transition in between). However, having four seasons also means happenings in the city are fresh and constantly changing.
Most visitors to Hanoi will sample the city’s most famous dishes:pho bo(traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with beef),bun cha(barbecued pork with rice vermicelli), andbanh mi(baguette).
Mystery trips—where travelers engage with an agency to arrange a vacation without knowing the destination until the last moment—have carved a unique niche in the travel sector. With travel gradually resuming in multiple countries, there is growing anticipation among travelers looking to break free from their routines and embrace spontaneity after prolonged periods of staying at home.
Nirmal Purja is a man of firsts. Having climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8000m in one season, earlier this year his all-Nepali team reached the summit of K2 in a line, placing no climber ahead of the rest. The 37-year-old is leading the way for South Asian climbers, leaving the notion of Sherpas ‘assisting’ western climbers firmly in the past.
With the chance to enjoy scenic highways, jaw-dropping national and state parks, cool small towns, and mid-size cities, the ‘great American road trip’ is one of our favorite warm-weather rituals.
Washington state’s wild, windy, and winsome beaches have been carved for centuries by the steady thrum of the Pacific against the ancient headlands. This unique coastline allows both locals and visitors to enjoy a mix of sand, stone, and sea stacks pressed against thick swaths of rainforest that have remained untouched for generations.
Full of breathtaking beaches, from oases of calm to party hot spots, the country’s coastline can satisfy every taste. It’s blessed with year-round warm temperatures and waters, so bring a boatload of lotion to avoid sunburn and your favorite bathing suit and live it up. Here are 12 of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic.
If you want to veer away from Japan’s well-worn tourist trails, head for the‘New Golden Route’on theShinkansen(bullet train). This route connects the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with both the Joetsu and Hokuriku regions on the Sea of Japan coast and the hinterlands of central Honshu, Japan’s main island. (To make the most of this train route, consider the all-access Hokuriku Arch Pass.)
As we appreciate the vital role that the Earth’s forests play in sustaining the planet and our lives, venturing into canopies provides an exceptional viewpoint of nature. Canopy walkways offer travelers a unique perspective on various destinations, allowing them to connect with wildlife in an eco-friendly manner. If you seek the exhilarating experience of traversing suspended bridges amidst towering trees, explore these 11 amazing canopy walks globally.
Bored at home but unable to travel? While you can certainly fill the void with new projects like cooking up pandemic gourmet, another option is the tried-and-true cinematic voyage, courtesy of your favorite streaming services.
Netflix’s hit period dramaThe Crownreturns this weekend for its fourth season, bringing with it an abundance of stately homes and decadent interiors to admire alongside the corgis, tiaras, and ballgowns. Although parts of the new episodes were shot at Elstree Studios, much of the series is filmed in country estates and historic houses around the UK. Here are eight filming locations fromThe Crownthat you can visit in real life.
Yosemite has been a proving ground for rock climbers for decades, attracting individuals from all around the world with its stunning scenery and challenging routes. The Golden Gate route is known as one of the more difficult climbs on the iconic El Capitan, and just this week, Emily Harrington has made history by becoming the first woman to free climb it in a day.
Just a few years after the Watergate opened its doors, the downtown Washington, D.C. hotel became enmeshed in an epic political scandal. However, the Watergate isn’t the only hotel steeped in US presidential history. Since 1789, when George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States, leaders have been dining, deliberating, writing, and resting their heads in hotels across the country. Below, find seven iconic properties forever tied to American Presidents.
From bungee jumping off bridges to hiking the tallest peaks, many travelers set out on their journeys looking for adventure in the outdoors, and those with mobility limitations are no exception. Whether you’re looking for activities that are accessible to groups of varying abilities or setting off on a solo journey as a traveler with impaired mobility, these adventures welcome everyone.
Take a look at a map of Japan and it’s easy to see why this island nation has such a connection to the sea. Of the country’s 47 prefectures, only eight do not have a coastline.
The newTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, with its huge curved roof and clifftop pavilions, might be mistaken for a boutique hotel or a stylish eco-retreat. The books inside will be the only giveaway that this is, in fact, a public library.
More travelers are looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their adventures, but time and money are still the two major factors in deciding what to choose. New research fromOmio, a travel transport booking app, has revealed 25 European routes that are actually faster by bus or train than flying.
With the sheer number of haunted destinations globally, it’s unfair that well-known creepy sites like Bran Castle in Transylvania receives all the attention. Consequently, here are 10 lesser-known haunted places around the world that will undoubtedly curl your toes.
Space tourism has taken another leap forward as Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for the passenger cabin of the VSS Unity, the world’s first commercial spacecraft.