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It was the beaches that first attracted visitors to Mykonos, and they remain the major draw, although their character has shifted from unspoiled strands of golden sand to some of the most rollicking party spots in the Mediterranean.
Whether you’re looking to climb a fourteener or take a leisurely stroll in the park, there’s a wide variety of hikes in Colorado Springs. Here, you’ll encounter beautiful red rocks, towering waterfalls, and otherworldly terrain at the foot of the Rockies. The hard part is determining which trail to explore first; however, rest assured that you can’t go wrong. These hikes will help you get in your steps—and then some.
Bisected by a green ribbon of parkland and studded with striking contemporary architecture, Spain’s third-largest city cherishes its centuries-old heritage while embracing innovation.
Rhode Island, small yet vibrant, represents one of the most enchanting destinations on the East Coast, offering a rich tapestry of picturesque bays, historical towns, and numerous museums. Below are some of the best activities to engage in while traversing this remarkable state.
Lapped by water on all sides, Istanbul had a thrivingbeach culturein the first half of the 20th century, but rapid population growth and urbanization have squeezed swimming spots out of the city center. Nevertheless, there are still some beach (plaj) options at the upper end of the Bosphorus. Most opportunities to swim are either on the Black Sea or the Marmara Sea.
Less than 10 miles off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, Isla Mujeres beckons travelers with its island charm. This tiny island enchants visitors with wild cliff sides, endless stretches of palm trees, a vibrantly colored town, and one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Often called one of the most underrated cities in the Midwest, Milwaukee is full of farmers markets, festivals, beer gardens, and more than 150 spacious parks to visit. The best part? Many of these activities are free to experience.
With the designation of the Grand Canyon State, you can anticipate that Arizona features some majestic landscapes.
Bordered by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and just a chile’s throw from the Rio Grande to the west, Santa Fe has an enviable position amidst the central New Mexico landscape. This location makes the state capital relatively compact and very walkable, with a fleet of buses and a sprinkling of bike rental shops that make exploring the city a breeze. Here’s a guide to getting around in Santa Fe.
Barcelona remains consistently popular among travelers, and I was eager to immerse myself in its charm right upon arrival. Rather than spending time at the hotel, I quickly donned my coat, grabbed my camera, and ventured out.
For all the open space around its ancient ruins, Athens is distinctly not a city of parks. In fact, its green space per capita may be thelowest in Europe. Nonetheless, the sunbaked Greek capital does possess a few spots for a shady stroll and for kids to run around. As a boon for visitors, some of the best sites are right in the city center and attractions in their own right.
From the south’s deeply riven, sapphire-blue fjords to the reindeer-bobbled, glacier-capped wilderness of the Arctic north, nature in Norway is off the scale. Whether you want to trek into vast forests during the never-ending days of the Midnight Sun, ski lonely heights in the depth of winter, or ascend spiky granite mountains that look like the figment of a child’s imagination, Norway delivers.
Amsterdam’s parks are much more than prime places to experience the Netherlands’ famous gardening skills – they embody the freedom, tolerance and laissez-faire attitude that this particular European city is all about. The city’s green lungs are highly egalitarian, spread out in size and packed with activities that bring people delight – whether it be sun-bathing, picnic-partying or encountering wildlife, there is always more than enough room for everyone to mix, mingle and harmoniously coexist. These are the best city parks in Amsterdam.
Just a few decades ago, Brooklyn was seen as the poor cousin of glamorous Manhattan – industrial buildings and working-class immigrant communities were the hallmarks of this NYC borough. That all changed when Manhattan real-estate prices skyrocketed and New Yorkers crossed the East River in search of precious space.
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina. Moreover, its compact size makes it easy to explore.
Big Sur easily qualifies as one of America’s most iconic road trips, but to truly appreciate this impossibly dramatic juxtaposition of land and sea, you need to get out of the car and onto the trails. It’s a good thing that there are so many of them, allowing hikers to access deep canyons, dense forests, and mountain meadows that can’t be seen from the road.
When William Penn designed Philadelphia in 1683, he laid out the city in a grid, featuring City Hall centrally located with four public squares in each quadrant. Clockwise from the northwest, Logan Square, Franklin Square, Washington Square, and Rittenhouse Square have thrived for over three centuries, each serving as a leafy retreat in the vibrant city.
Chattanooga has long been famous as a transportation hub – this is the city, after all, made famous when Glenn Miller and His Orchestra wrote “The Chattanooga Choo Choo” about the city’s train station for the 1941 movie musicalSun Valley Serenade.
Mexico’s ancient civilizations were among the most sophisticated in North and Central America. These highly organized societies not only constructed towering pyramids and beautiful temples but also excelled at astronomy, mathematics, and creating writing systems. Exploring these significant archaeological sites is an unmissable travel experience in Mexico.
Vietnamese cuisine offers delicious street food; however, for people visiting for the first time, some dishes may seem like too much of a challenge for their palate. Traditional Vietnamese dishes include popular ingredients and flavors that can excite the most adventurous eaters. For instance, you may encounter dishes such as blood soup or the famous fertilized duck egg, commonly found in Vietnamese street food markets.