A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Dark-sky destinations have become increasingly popular in the past year or two, and astrotourism is on the rise. Even though the nights don’t seem to be getting any darker during lockdown, the hours at home have inspired a return to nature-related hobbies of all stripes. If your curiosity has been piqued by the stargazing trend, it’s easy to get started from home. Here’s everything you need to know to dip a toe in astral waters.
So you’re the ultimate Harry Potter fan but can’t decide where to take your next trip? First of all, true Potter fans should be aware ofWizarding World: the official fansite where you can get sorted by the Sorting Hat into your Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry house. Your house is based on a variety of personality quirks and preferences, meaning you’ll fit in with the overall atmosphere of the house you’re sorted into.
For some people, long-term travel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, while for others it becomes a lifelong passion. I fall into the latter camp and have bookended my 10 years of adventures thus far with two epic trips.
Hotels have long been designed like cocoons, shielding us from the elements of the outside world. However, a number of rural properties across the globe have recently thrown that model on its head, designing their rooms for optimum connection with nature. Here are seven places that pair the wonder of camping with the comfort of sleeping indoors – all by setting their beds behind glass walls.
Ah, summer in the southern US: sunny days, green landscapes, meals made with luscious garden harvests, evenings filled with cicada songs and lightning bugs. There are plenty of reasons to travel to the south in the summertime, but one thing remains constant: it’shotout there.
Over the past few months, we’ve learnt to live in a post-travel world, relying solely on our immediate surroundings for stimulation, adventure, and exploration. With many countries tentatively reopening borders and businesses around the world cautiously beginning to trade again, the travel industry is at a crossroads. Will travel soon return to business as usual? More importantly, should it?
The Free State in South Africa may often be seen merely as a pass-through for travelers, but it boasts rich natural beauty, exhilarating adventure sports, and a profound history that warrants exploration.
While some people are spending their time in lockdown analyzing the latest Netflix has to offer, others are delving into more technical images and making archaeological discoveries by the dozen.
Mexicois planning to welcome travellers starting in June, focusing on areas where the coronavirus pandemic has been controlled. Initially, domestic tourists will be permitted to travel across the country, followed by visitors from theUSandCanada, subsequently opening to the rest of the world.
Itching for a change of scenery – and maybe a lifestyle upgrade – after a few months of quarantine? If you’ve spent the spring in too-close quarters, dreaming of the ideal hideaway, we’ve got a bit of real-estate therapy for your inspiration board. Whether you’re looking for desert solitude or serenity by the ocean, these luxe digs would make the ultimate California vacation home – and you’d just need a few million and change to make it happen. After all, what’s an escapist fantasy without, well, the fantasy?
Nestled in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart is a city that deserves recognition. There are numerous notable activities available throughout the city and its surroundings, making it an excellent base for a weekend getaway in the broader Baden-Württemberg region.
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us from dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact, now we’ve got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual vacation to bring a little piece of Argentina to your living room.
You often initiate your travels with commendable aspirations, anticipating that your meals will be wholesome, filled with fruits and vegetables. However, the realities of travel—hunger, urgency, and the allure of indulgent foods—may inadvertently divert you towards less nutritious choices.
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.
Escape from California’s tangled, traffic-jammed freeways for a breezy cruise in the slow lane. Once you get rolling, you’ll never want to leave those ocean views behind.
By now, you’ve taken the virtual tours and the online classes, sorted through the souvenirs, and tapped into the tips to keep your love of travel alive while you’re waiting for the world to reopen. However, you can also set up your home base to transport you elsewhere, with decor that reminds you of places you’ve been or bucket-list destinations you’ve yet to visit. Here are a handful of ideas to put you in a far-off state of mind.
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact, now we’ve got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual vacation to bring a little piece of India to your living room.
Nothing warms the soul like a good cup of tea, and many of our favorites have distinct roots in specific locations around the world. Take a global tour via tea with these herbal indulgences.
We are immensely proud of our island! From the charm of the Cotswolds to the grandeur of Edinburgh, and the quaint allure of Tenby in beautiful Wales, there is an abundance of locations waiting to be explored. This sentiment is especially evident when considering destinations for a British road trip.
