A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Growing up means maturing and discovering life’s basic truths. Undoubtedly, travel plays a significant role in this journey. It exposes individuals to a variety of cultures and experiences that foster personal growth. Without leaving our comforts, we might interact only with like-minded people, limiting our worldview. Travel, on the other hand, forces you to step outside your familiar bubble.
It probably goes without saying that Jordan is an absolutely beautiful country to visit. The nation is rich in history, delectable food, and a vibrant culture to soak in. There are numerous stunning places in Jordan spread throughout this captivating land.
For instance, Petra in Jordan is an awe-inspiring site to explore and is often one of the primary attractions for travelers.
Increasingly, we travel for restorative reasons: not just to tick off the big-name sights but to recharge from busy urban lives. Few places offer more serenity than Oualidia, a soulful small town and beautiful lagoon halfway along Morocco’s Atlantic coast, two hours south of Casablanca and three hours northwest – but a million metaphorical miles – from Marrakesh’s easily overwhelming cocktail of hurly-burly, haggling, dust, and dubious guides.
Pop quiz: does peering through a telescope at distant stars sound like a fun night out? Would you rather examine giant sloth fossils than relax on the beach? And when you’re at the beach, would you prefer to follow hermit crabs and peer in tide pools instead of working on a tan? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you might just be a science geek traveler.
While many travelers venture to Peru for its rainforests and majestic mountain ranges, the country’s dramatic northern coast is a unique treasure waiting to be discovered. Merging surf and sunshine with pristine beaches, chic accommodations, and delicious seafood sets the stage for a perfect beach getaway. Moreover, if you can pry yourself away from the inviting beach lounges, a wealth of ancient archaeology is ripe for exploration.
Where desert sands and teal seas meet dazzling hotels and Aladdinesque markets, you’ll find a city in which cultures converge. As photogenic as it is scorching in both heat and innovation, Dubai is an Instagram wonderland. One minute, you can be photographing your way through the souqs and the next you’ll be hitting the slopes and posing in ski goggles. Truly anything is possible in Dubai, and when it comes to photo-worthy experiences and scenes, you’re spoiled for choice as to where to visit first.
It’s 2am on a Saturday night in Seoul and the local watering hole is a packed house. You can hardly find a seat, but eats are cheap and drinks are even cheaper. This magical hotspot is not one of the city’s trendiest bars but rather one of the neighbourhood’s surprisingly buzzing convenience stores.
If your last beach excursion feels like a distant memory, or you simply yearn to see the ocean, a well-planned movie night might be just what you need to escape the landlocked blues. Put your feet up and embark on a vicarious journey to some of the most exotic cinematic beaches showcased in popular films, all while enjoying an engaging storyline.
Full to the brim with excellent food, bustling bars, and fascinating attractions, Cork has all the ingredients for a perfect weekend getaway. Best of all, in this compact city, everything is generally within easy reach of everything else – and far away from the crowds that descend on Dublin and Galway in high season. Use Cork as a base for exploring the wilder parts of the south, but make sure you spend a couple of days here to sample its own delights.
The days are gone when Nairobi shopping was limited to crowded curio stalls, where endless bartering made patrons ask themselves just how much they wanted that little wooden statue anyway. Now, a smattering of independent, eclectic stores provide a platform for the country’s talented designers and artisans to sell items that truly represent and reflect the country’s creative energy.
U-pick fruit farms, stylish homegoods stores, vertiginous dunes, and excellent brews define Harbor Country, a strand of eight charming towns on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Spanning just 15 miles, this idyllic region can easily be traversed by car in minutes. However, if you take the time to explore, you’ll uncover a wealth of outdoor adventures, eclectic shopping options, and delightful dining and drinking spots that could entertain you for a weekend—or, for those who’ve permanently relocated from nearby Chicago, a lifetime.
Most visitors to New Zealand schedule their trip during the nation’s balmy summer months; however, wintertime unveils a whole new set of attractions across both islands. From world-class skiing and bubbling hot springs to incredible wildlife watching and quirky winter festivals, winter is a wonderful season to explore this incredible destination. With fewer crowds and typically reduced prices for rental cars and accommodations, it’s the perfect time to bundle up and dive into New Zealand’s winter wonderland.
Mention Bhutan to savvy travellers and you normally get two reactions. First comes a wistful ‘aaahh’, as people summon up hazy images of a pristine Himalayan kingdom, of colourful Buddhist festivals and a traditional culture that seems lost in an earlier age.
Chicagoans once believed two fundamental truths: the Cubs were baseball’s lovable losers, and Wrigleyville, the team’s home neighborhood, was boozed-up and unrepentantly lowbrow. However, everything changed in 2016 when the Cubbies clinched the World Series, prompting a revitalization of sticky-floored Wrigleyville. This area began welcoming upscale hotels, cocktail bars, and unique restaurants that remain attractive even after the season ends.
Guadeloupe – it’s part-French, part-Creole, happily rustic and refreshingly authentic.
It may seem counter-intuitive to visit sunny, beach-filled Dubai and spend an afternoon on an industrial estate. However, behind the close-mouthed concrete facade of a cluster of warehouses in Al Quoz lies Alserkal Avenue, the heart of Dubai’s burgeoning art scene.
A 3.5-metre shark careens toward a group of divers, its powerful, tiger-striped body guided by an upturned snout and two beady eyes. This isn’t an attack – the tiger shark is merely curious – but the divers’ adrenaline surges all the same as they sink behind the rock wall they’re grasping. The shark cruises over and circles back to join bull, black tip, nurse, and lemon sharks, along with tropical fish, in a controlled and awe-inspiring feeding frenzy.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic cities: Bangkok, with its ornate architecture and youthful energy; the street food Valhalla that is Singapore; electric Kuala Lumpur; and imperial Hanoi. However, as mesmerizing as they are, one of the greatest joys of visiting this region is getting away from those urban environments to experience some of the best resorts on the Asian continent.
Arrive in Costa Rica and within a few minutes you’re sure to hear the phrasepura vida. Literally, it means “pure life,” but locals use it as a greeting, as if to say, “this is living.” With such a positive sentiment as a national philosophy, it’s no wonder that our top five Central American resorts are all located in the country, which is currently the safest and most stable in the region.