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What is France’s favorite village? It’s an enchanting Alsatian town, showcasing chocolate-box charm with its black and white half-timbered houses adorned with flower-filled windows and balconies.
Hiking with children can bestow them with a love of the outdoors and a thirst for exploration that lasts a lifetime. However, before the adventures begin, you have to succeed in dragging them off the sofa and into the wifi-free wilderness. Turn square-eyed digital devotees into wide-eyed walkers with these helpful tips and tricks for hiking as a family.
On the morning of May 22 last year, I had just finished loading my bicycle with panniers carrying a tent, a sleeping bag, cooking equipment, and some clothes. With a mix of nerves and excitement growing in my stomach, I began to pedal away from the suburban London home I grew up in – targeting the vibrant city of Istanbul.
New wooden cabins for hikers in Norway have just opened in Luster, which is located in the western part of the country on a small plateau, overlooking the beautiful Jostedalen glacier.
During our academic years in St Andrews, there were discussions regarding the demolition of an existing structure on the waterfront in Dundee to pave the way for theV&A Dundee.
When bees first emerged over a hundred million years ago, the world looked remarkably different. The Gondwana supercontinent was still sorting itself into some of the pieces we know today. Flowering plants were still a relatively new development, and wasps had only just evolved to consume pollen instead of other insects – an innovation that led to the honey bees found nearly everywhere on earth except Antarctica.
Hundreds of thousands of flamingos are painting India pink as they take over a creek in Navi Mumbai during the lockdown.
Travel writer Hanna Summers revisits her campervan trip to Scotland, discovering the serene North Atlantic beaches blissfully free of the traffic, worries, and crowds she left behind in London.
Prague’s unique vibe and atmosphere beautifully reflects its wide array of shops. While stores focusing on modern Czech design have become a lot easier to find, the old-school gems are still there, often hidden away in narrow alleyways. Here are 10 shops that perfectly represent Prague’s contemporary culture.
At home and dreaming of all the trips you’ll take when you have the chance? To satisfy that sense of longing for the wider world, a handful of tourism boards have launched initiatives to keep globetrotters connected while they’re stuck on the ground. Though they might not earn you a new passport stamp right away, they’re sure to fuel your wanderlust for future travels. Here are six destinations to visit from afar – at least until you can get there in person.
Parents, teachers, or anyone who has spent ample time with children can surely appreciate how malleable they are. Under the right conditions and guidance, those little ones can grow up to become well-rounded adults.
While it could be argued that Australia’s best island is, in fact,Australiaitself, this country-continent exports some of its best commodities offshore. With over 8000 islands, Australia offers escapes, adventures, and oddities to travelers of all stripes. Underwater, on-land, cultural, or quaint: whatever floats your boat, set sail to discover Australia’s best islands for you.
The pleasure of swimming in peace amidst stunning natural settings is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. If you find yourself inNew Zealand, you are in a country that provides unparalleled outdoor therapy. New Zealand not only boasts beautiful beaches but is also a tapestry of rivers, waterholes, and lakes, ideal for a refreshing dip or dive.
An arduous two-day journey into the desert of La Guajira will take you deep into the unknown, into the remote territory that characterizes Colombia’s northern coastline. Silent stretches of sand extend for miles, eventually spilling onto the Caribbean coastline, carrying you all the way to Punta Gallinas, the northernmost tip of South America.
With the renaissance of staycations, and the fact it’s now more affordable for many foreign travellers to visit, the United Kingdom is revelling in the chance to showcase some of its must-see destinations. Steeped in history and local lore, and with miles of rugged beaches, North Wales is one such highlight. The pride of the people of this region is palpable, and with so much on offer, it’s not hard to see why.
The smallest prefecture inJapan, ruralKagawapunches well above its weight when it comes to regional cuisine. Relatively unexplored by international tourists, those travelers who do venture here will find a welcoming, rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and udon noodles that are soul-warming in every sense of the word.
The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth at 434m below sea level, beckons visitors with healing mineral waters, air so rich in oxygen it protects you from sunburn, oases teeming with rare animals, and world-class historical sites that (almost) bring the Roman Empire to life.
In Greece, the three weeks before Lent, which culminates in Greek Orthodox Easter, hosts a lively carnival season known as Apokries (February 9 to March 1 in 2020). This colorful festival is interwoven with Christianity, yet its origins trace back to ancient celebrations honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. Consequently, most Athenians enthusiastically engage in the festive atmosphere of Apokries, making late winter an ideal time to explore the city.
Founded in 1608, Québec City is North America’s oldest walled city and the cradle of French civilization in the New World. It’s also a walker’s dream: compact, picturesque, and brimming with European charm.
Despite never finding fame in her country of birth, Irish actress Norah Richards is revered in the small village of Andretta, deep in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, where locals still gather to celebrate the actress’s life every October. Akanksha Singh explains why.