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With its extreme geography, fragrant markets, chaotic streets, and vibrantly-clothed citizens, La Paz is easily one of the most multisensory cities on earth. We’ve compiled the perfect guide to help you activate your five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) on an immersive trip to Bolivia’s de facto capital.
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 us. Experiencing the world from a new perspective is known to boost emotional well-being and is often touted as a remedy for heartbreak and depression. But what about grief?
A land of sunshine, grapevine-covered hills, and more wineries than you could ever dream of, California Wine Country beckons wine lovers from all over the globe with its laid-back West Coast charm.
“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country’s bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from across the street. Not a storekeeper, nor a hawker, just a person who wanted to pass on a warm hello.
In our opinion, the best way to truly see the United States is by car. There are so many wide open spaces here that you end up missing so much when you fly from one big city to another. Some of the most amazing arts, culture, food, and history can be discovered somewhere in the middle. So load up the car, download some audiobooks, and hit the road to uncover the real America.
Traveling from the UK, we recognize that train journeys can transform into exceptional experiences, serving as a mode of exploration beyond mere transit. The Andean Explorer train in Peru exemplifies this notion beautifully.
The largest seaborne invasion ever witnessed was launched from choppy waters onto the wind-whipped shores of German-held Normandy in the early hours of 6 June 1944. With the 75thanniversary of D-Day being commemorated in France, numerous exhibitions and events throughout the year provide an insightful opportunity to visit this historic location.
Medellín breaks every stereotype imaginable and carries a comeback story that few cities have. As more folks venture to the City of the Eternal Spring, the Laureles-Estadio neighborhood has cemented itself among the best places to experience all that Medellín offers.
Berlin is a bustling bohemian hub that welcomes people from all around the world and caters to diverse diets. Vegan and vegetarian food is easy to find in the German capital, with many restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of choices for a vegan lifestyle. Some establishments even provide entirely vegan menus. Here are some local favorites for animal-free dining.
Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District is a carnival of vice, with skimpily-clad commercial sex workers in brothel windows, raucous bars, haze-filled ‘coffeeshops’, strip shows, and mind-boggling museums. It’s not for everyone.
The thought of theGame of Thronesfinale brings bittersweet feelings to many fans, primarily due to the end of an exceptional piece of weekly escapism. While HBO is planning several spin-offs to satisfy fans, the legacy continues through dedicated enthusiasts and travelers worldwide. This article features exciting Game of Thrones tours and attractions, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Westeros.
The region of Istria offers some of Croatia’s best foodie experiences, from dining on fresh seafood and hunting for truffles to tasting top-quality extra virgin olive oil, wines, and spirits.
From the lungs of the earth to the founding place of evolution, little Ecuador packs a big punch, exceeding expectations in nature-based sustainable travel. Leading the way as a global change-maker, Ecuador marries dense rainforests, untamed rivers, and prehistoric volcanoes with community, culture, and conservation.
New Zealand is the land ofLord of the Rings, home of the All Blacks, and, according to the writer Rudyard Kipling, the eighth Wonder of the World (Milford Sound). If you’ve always dreamt of visiting and are looking for a unique way to travel – or find yourself daunted by the high prices – then you might want to consider WWOOFing.
From the ultimate Rembrandt exhibition to ground-breaking vegan restaurants, with sustainable sightseeing and limited-edition craft beers thrown in for good measure, 2019 is shaping up to be a fantastic year to visit Amsterdam.
For the Greek Orthodox Church, Easter (Pascha; 28 April 2019) is the biggest religious festival of the year, celebrated with utter reverence and almost total participation. The Holy Week serves as the climax of Lent, a period of devoutness and church attendance, even among those who aren’t deeply religious. The Resurrection symbolizes the seasonal return of life in nature after winter, reflecting the blooming glory of spring, where the floral scents in the warm air enhance the spirituality of the event.
Impervious to the day-in, day-out waft of incense, a thick flow of sharply suited city workers, selfie-stick-wielding shoppers, and giddy bar-hoppers pass below and above a tiny shrine on Peel St as though it were invisible. Nobody ever seems to pause on this stepped slope in Hong Kong’s Central district, but the coiled incense burners hanging from the shrine’s corrugated metal ceiling are always lit.
Anyone who has spotted the tagline for this upstate New York city on its classic green bumper sticker already knows: Ithaca is ‘gorges.’ Its landscape is lined with narrow cascading waterways that spill over steep hills, a sight rendered even more dramatic during frigid winter months when icicles and blocks of ice embellish rock formations. However, there’s more to Ithaca than its natural beauty, encompassing both its culture and culinary scene.
With crystal clear waters and fantastically fresh seafood, the Caribbean and its sister destinations, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, are home to some of the world’s most beautiful hotels and resorts. Choosing the best of the best can be quite challenging. Each year, for our World’s Best Awards survey,GoTravelDailyasks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe, sharing their opinions on top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more.
New Year’s Eve can go one of two ways: either it’s a night of rare revelry or, let’s be honest, a bit of an anticlimax. Don’t let December 31 pass you by this time around; head to one of these party-focused destinations for a countdown to remember.