A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
This is the final article I’ll write as editor of GoTravelDaily’s magazine. The June 2020 issue has been delivered, and sadly that will be the last for the foreseeable future.
As travel is on the horizon again, GoTravelDaily is here to provide some inspiration. Reflecting on the summer of 2019, Airbnb has unveiled the top 10 most liked homes from its Instagram account, fueling your wanderlust.
With its world-class art, charming cafe culture, vibrant markets, and an undeniably romantic capital,Francehas captivated travelers for centuries. As the country reopens its borders, summer holidays inla belle Franceare upon us – albeit with significant changes.
To help you get a taste of travel from the comfort of your home, or even find inspiration for your next journey, you can enjoy a teaser tour on GoTravelDaily’s Guides app. Using immersive 360° video and images to transport you to your favorite destination, you can learn more about top attractions like La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, take in the views from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, and even get a sense of what it’s like to bike in Amsterdam. No passport required.
Now an indulgent food typically enjoyed on special occasions, lobster has a curious history in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the crustacean is fished and relished year-round.
Less a cruise, more a coastal adventure – this scenic route through Alaska’s islands is easily explored using the state-run ferry system. Hop among remote communities to encounter rural hospitality, landscapes teeming with wildlife, and glaciers galore.
New Yorkers who aren’t enticed by a weekend amid the image-conscious crowds of the Hamptons often head a couple of hours north of the city for a more nature-clad respite: the Catskills. Follow their lead to discover the charms of this woodland escape. The Catskill Forest Preserve has provided the sylvan setting for cultural classics like Washington Irving’sRip Van Winkleand James Fenimore Cooper’sLast of the Mohicans.
Yellowstone National Park is an adventurer’s playground. Whether exploring on foot, by car, or via water, the vast landscape offers thousands of miles of trails, scenic lakes, and streams to discover. While traveling by car often means navigating congested roads, particularly during bison migrations, exploring by paddle opens up a new world of adventure.
Barcelona is arguably one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in Europe. From the breathtaking Gaudí buildings to the plethora of fantastic restaurants and tapas venues, there are numerous remarkable experiences to uncover in Barcelona.
By now, most folks have heard about the €1 home schemes of various Italian municipalities – buy an abandoned centuries-old home in a small town or village for pennies, pay to renovate it, and live out yourUnder the Tuscan Sunfantasies for a fraction of the total cost your wildest dreams could have ever thought.
‘Zero waste’ is one of the biggest lifestyle shifts of the 21st century, aiming to combat the human impact on our planet by reducing consumption, minimizing waste, and maximizing recycling. However, with traveling anywhere (other than on foot or by bike) generating a carbon footprint, is zero-waste travel a realistic – and achievable – goal?
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, off the shore of Townsville, North Queensland, the Museum of Underwater Art has unveiled stunning images of unique and captivating installations beneath the waves. This unique marine destination is not only a significant attraction but also serves as a job generator and a hub for marine science and research.
Thirteen GoTravelDaily writers reflect on their current isolation, and reveal the one destination they are longing to get back to when this all ends.
A new free-to-use web portal that helps people explore issues of race, racism, and racial identity has been created by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. CalledTalking About Race, this portal acts as a valuable resource for individuals, families, and communities.
During the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, animals have begun to reclaim areas usually dominated by human activity. From the picturesque canals of Venice to entire towns in Wales, wildlife has flourished in these now-empty spaces. To promote the continued protection of its wildlife,Thailandis implementing a plan to close all of its national parks for two to three months each year.
An afternoon spent sipping a coffee or wine on a café terrace is an essential Parisian experience. As lockdown measures are eased across France, locals have returned to the terraces to continue the beloved tradition.
Snapping remarkable underwater photos while bobbing around in the open ocean can be quite challenging. You must balance holding your breath while keeping an eye out for surrounding marine life, all while waves are constantly crashing around you.
Italy is on its way to having its own Camino de Santiago with a new route that will connect all of the country’s national parks. The project was announced on the European Day of Parks by the Ministry for the Environment and the Italian Alpine Club.
The “Great African War” was a difficult chapter for the Congo-Kinshasa. For two decades, the now Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was torn apart by endless political and military conflicts. The conflicts not only provoked a spiral of violence in the country and obstructed political and economic development but also greatly contributed to the destruction of society and the collapse of the Congolese state. Traveler Abongi Gael Bokongo shares how the civil war sparked his interest in travel.
After three months of lockdown, travel has returned toItalyon June 3 as regional and international borders reopened, and quarantine rules were relaxed.