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Portugal is a remarkable destination not only due to its rich history but also because of the warmth of its people. The essence of the Portuguese lifestyle can be encapsulated in the termSaudade, a feeling that blends nostalgia and melancholy with optimism. The sentiment ofsaudaderesonates deeply, especially during challenging times, making this virtual journey through Portugal an opportunity to experience its unique culture.
Netflix’sUnorthodoxpremiered in late March, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a young Hasidic woman’s conservative upbringing in Brooklyn and her subsequent escape to – and reinvention in – Berlin. This four-part miniseries, based partly on a memoir by Deborah Feldman, revolves around Esther Shapiro’s journey of self-discovery, highlighting the contrasting cultures and environments of these two cities.
One of the numerous delights of traveling to Iceland is the challenge of pronouncing Icelandic names, with the Eyjafjallajökull volcano being among the more intriguing examples.
For a good portion of quarantine, I’ve had John Steinbeck on the brain. This spring marks 80 years since the author and eventual Nobel Prize winner embarked on a six-week expedition, chartering a sardine boat in Monterey, California and sailing around Mexico’s Baja Peninsula to explore the Sea of Cortez. The trip, which took place fresh off his success fromThe Grapes of Wrath, would inspire two later Steinbeck works:The Pearl(fiction) andThe Log from the Sea of Cortez(nonfiction).
Whether you’re setting up camp in your backyard or preparing for that eventual post-lockdown camping trip, nothing says adventure travel more than a tent. Camping gives you freedom, flexibility, and the sheer fun of sleeping outside, often far away from civilization. However, the deeper you go into the wilderness, the better your equipment needs to be. Therefore, we tested some of the best new camping gear to take along on your next outdoor adventure.
Feeling lethargic? Unfocused? Need to release some energy and stretch your body out? You aren’t alone, whether you’re restless from social distancing or worn out from the front lines of essential work. Below you will find an energizing yoga flow that you can do in your own home, backyard, balcony, or wherever you find yourself – eventually including from the airport, your hotel room, or even on the beach.
New York Times writer and memoirist Sopan Deb shares the trip he longs to take after the pandemic and why it’s so important to him and his family.
For an extended period, I have longed to visitArundel Castle. The first time I encountered its name, I presumed it was a fictional location, reminiscent of a setting from the Lord of the Rings. However, once I discovered it truly existed and witnessed images, I became captivated.
Soon, the sound of horses’ hooves along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago will fade into history. The city council has voted to implement a ban on horse-drawn carriages across the city.
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact, we have even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual vacation to bring a little piece of New Zealand to your living room.
Hundreds of thousands of flamingos are painting India pink as they take over a creek in Navi Mumbai during the lockdown.
It’s concerning seeing travelers trying to communicate with people who don’t speak any English, by using more English.
Dutch company Hardt Hyperloop has announced remarkable findings from their recent study, indicating that ultra-fast, low-energy travel via high-tech, train-like systems may become a reality within the next eight years. This innovative model could enable travelers to journey from Paris to Amsterdam in just 90 minutes.
The hummingbirds are coming. The online migration tracker shows sightings of ruby-throated hummingbirds skittering up Georgia’s coast and western edge. Though I am from New York, I now live in Milledgeville in middle Georgia. It’s my fourth year in my Southern home (but who’s counting?).
When most visitors to New York City think ofStaten Island, their consideration begins and ends with a ride on the iconic Staten Island Ferry. However, just beyond the St. George Ferry Terminal in downtown Staten Island, you’ll find great cultural attractions, diverse art, local craft beer, world-class eats, and stunning views of the city – so disembark to spend a day exploring what’s on offer in NYC’s unexpected borough.
Many New Yorkers head upstate to seek respite in nature, but just across the harbor on Staten Island are 170 green spaces, ranging from small pocket parks to vast greenways rife with hiking trails and wetlands. Thanks to the free, 25-minute trip on the Staten Island Ferry, finding a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city couldn’t be easier.
Often overlooked by visitors and residents alike, New York City’s Staten Island gets stereotyped as a place that’s good for little else than a turnaround point for its iconic ferry. However, taking time to disembark and explore the ‘fifth borough’ will reward the intrepid, no matter where your interests lie. From historic sites and cultural haunts to green escapes and avant-garde art experiences, there’s plenty to discover around every corner of this unexpected island.
If any one country will revive your appetite for post-lockdown travel, it’ll be Italy. This beautiful and most resilient of nations thrills, inspires, and sometimes even maddens, with its extraordinary array of historic and artistic riches, soaring landscapes, and enviable food.
Canada is undeniably one of the most captivating countries to explore, with its remarkable cities and diverse landscapes. This magnificence is especially apparent in Atlantic Canada, teeming with enchanting destinations. Given the vastness of Canada, it is prudent to focus on specific regions, making it more manageable to embrace the unique offerings of each area.
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