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Washington, DC is best known for its monuments celebrating the nation’s founders and historical figures, particularly the grand marble memorials along the National Mall. However, beneath the surface, there are numerous intriguing statues scattered throughout the capital that are much more unexpected than you might think.
In Leipzig, you’ll discover a new generation of artists and cultural provocateurs molding this city into one of Germany’s most dynamic and welcoming destinations.
The national spotlight is on a city that was once among America’s most active slave-trading hubs: Montgomery, Alabama has opened the first-ever museum and memorial to the victims of lynching and enslavement in the United States. A visit to the city is an opportunity to confront America’s racial divide. As they engage with this history, visitors may find both motivation and will to continue moving forward.
The Yukon Territory of Canada, located just south of the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean, and North Pole, exists in the imagination as a wilderness filled with chalky mountains, wolf-ridden forests, and treacherous snow-covered passes. This landscape has challenged gold panners and fur-clad trappers, many of whom lost their way amid the extreme weather and rugged geography.
Florida’s tourism identity is intimately tied to water, and for most visitors, that water either means the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Fair enough – Florida is a peninsula, after all, and if anything defines the state’s geography, it’s the fact that the state is surrounded by water on three sides. However, flat Florida is also cut through with green rivers and dotted with crystal blue springs. The interior freshwater waterways of the Sunshine State have the potential for as much adventure as her exterior oceans.
Frankincense, an aromatic resin harvested from the sap of scraggly desert trees, has been treasured for thousands of years for its distinctive fragrance and medicinal properties. Consequently, the highest quality frankincense is collected from a rare species that thrives in isolated wadis in Oman’s southernmost province of Dhofar. The region’s history is deeply intertwined with the production and trade of these ‘desert tears’.
Belgium is an incredible country to explore! While it might be relatively small in size, there are stunning places to visit throughout the country, with Ghent being a prime example. This vibrant city has something for everyone, showcasing a plethora of activities and sites to explore.
You could spend a lifetime crisscrossing South America and still never grow bored of its landscapes. The spire of Huayna Picchu reaching up through the mists blanketing the ruins below, the enormous crenellations of the Cordillera del Paine mountains, and the Atacama Desert’s star-flooded skies are just the start. Moreover, experiencing such wild beauty while enjoying luxurious accommodations enhances the journey, allowing you to unwind with a glass of Malbec in hand after a day of exploration.
In GoTravelDaily’s 2017 World’s Best Awards, Sydney hotels impressed our readers, capturing four out of five spots—including the top position. However, for the 2018 World’s Best Awards, friendly rival Melbourne reclaimed its throne, with the Langham Melbourne receiving the gold award for eight of the last ten years. This prestigious hotel earned accolades for its “outstanding service,” as noted by a satisfied guest, along with its desirable location in Southbank, surrounded by vibrant restaurants, shops, bars, and the picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Guest rooms feature elegant floral fabrics, luxurious silk drapes, and exquisite marble baths.
Traveling with a comprehensive tour operator can bring any trip to the next level. These expert-led companies can curate itineraries based around your interests, unlock experiences that aren’t available to the general public, and perhaps most important, save you mental energy.
With over 65,000km of marked trails crossing hulking peaks, flower-filled meadows, and glittering glacial lakes, the Swiss Alps are just as intoxicating during the May to mid-October hiking season as they are when winter snow cloaks everything in white.
The annual Trumpet Festival (held this year from 9 to 12 August) in Guča, Serbia, combines old European heritage with world-class competition – contagious music with participant endurance. The result is a four-day blur where plates overflow with traditional food, an outdoor party brims with barely controlled energy, and legends are born.
GoTravelDaily Local Chitra Ramaswamy has lived in Edinburgh for more than a decade. Based in the north of the city in Leith, which is recognized as one of the UK’s top hipster spots, she enjoys exploring the historic capital’s world-famous architecture, dining at its excellent restaurants, appreciating the city’s stunning green spaces, and seeking out Edinburgh’s best coffee.
It’s a rare visitor who doesn’t fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as thecidade maravilhosa, the “marvelous city” stretches between rain-forest covered peaks and white-sand beaches, with a wild mix of architecture – from beaux-arts theaters to art deco apartment buildings – scattered along its buzzing tree-lined streets. Here are our top 10 places not to be missed while visiting the city.
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Most travelers on their debut tour of Peru struggle to leave behind the evocative ruins of Machu Picchu. However, the so-called “lost city of the Incas” is merely the beginning of a country rich with sprawling archaeological sites, gigantic waterfalls, thick jungle, high-altitude hikes, and delicious regional restaurants—many of which can be found in Peru’s largely unexplored northern highlands.
Day or night, there’s always something going on in Tofo. It’s an unassuming village in Mozambique, yes, but offshore its waters hold a world of delights, and there are numerous activities to enjoy them under the African sun.
Samantha Brown travels for a living as a veteran T.V. host and the creator of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” on PBS. However, even those who spend significant time in airports must figure out how to pack efficiently.
Holidaymakers have long flocked to Madeira for the island’s laidback lifestyle, plentiful resorts, and grand craggy cliffs. However, the most unsung attraction is the unique gastronomy entwined in Madeiran culture. It appears there’s nothing like a stiff sea breeze and an open mind to spark culinary creativity.
