A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
London-based writer Damien Gabet is trying to get his girlfriend Polly home. She’s currently in lockdown India, happily shielded from the pandemic, in a yoga centre. Here he explains what it’s like talking to someone who says, “Corona what?”
When I was 29 and living in Montana with my boyfriend, I took a year-long fellowship at Radcliffe College and moved by myself to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Initially, I thought it was too great an opportunity to miss, but weeks later, I realized what my decision would cost me. When I called our apartment in Missoula late at night, no one picked up. When I finally did reach my boyfriend, he was distracted and evasive.
If you fancy a holiday property with royal cachet, you could purchase a beach house in the Bahamas where the late Princess Diana once stayed.
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.
When you’re traveling to Spain as a family, it’s reassuring to know your children will be welcomed with warm smiles – the Spanish dote on little ones. As a compact city, Seville is easy to navigate, offering family-friendly cultural, historical, and scientific attractions within a manageable area. Look for a bilingual map marking points of interest for families, calledSevilla con los Peques(Sevilla with Kids).
Travel photographer Laura Watilo Blake knows a thing or two about good digital hygiene and keeping track of all the shots she takes on each trip. She shared her top tips for wrangling your own collection of travel photos before your next adventure.
As the world of travel grinds to a halt, we asked GoTravelDaily staffers to share some of their favorite memories from trips, experiences, and adventures around the world. From wildlife encounters on safari to listening to an iceberg, here are some anecdotes from the great outdoors.
As any experienced traveler knows, you can tell a whole lot about a place by its bathrooms. Whatever you prefer to call them – lavatory, loo, bog, khasi, thunderbox, dunny, washroom, or water closet – toilets are a (sometimes opaque, often wide-open) window into the secret soul of a destination.
From Buckingham Palace to Borough Market via a good cup of tea – just because London is in lockdown, doesn’t mean you can’t visit the English capital, even if it’s only virtually.
I took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from my brow, and grasped the rusted metal bar that had been drilled into the rock face. Above me, my brother had just disappeared over the top of the mountain. My heart was hammering through my chest. The mandolin in my backpack shifted slightly as I put my weight onto the makeshift ladder. Ahead of me, a cloudy glacial lake shone in the sunlight. I was on my way to a cabin 2,200 metres above sea level in the Swiss Alps to play a concert. The crowd was waiting. The gig was sold out. We could not fail.
If you’re scrambling to create a homeschool agenda for your kids during this unprecedented time, be sure to carve out some time for travel education. While taking them on an actual trip right now isn’t possible, you can incorporate activities that’ll spark their curiosity about people and places around the world amidst science lessons and algebra equations.
Seville, with its amazing history and hugely varied architecture, invites you to discover its hidden corners. The city is compact, making it easy to walk almost anywhere. Moreover, the sunshine, exquisite food, and welcoming locals enhance its appeal.
The coronavirus pandemic has sadly forced many of us to cancel our travel plans. However, the virus can’t stop us from satisfying our wanderlust virtually. One YouTube travel channel we are loving right now is ‘Haircut Harry’. Unlike many similar channels, the host observes his destinations from a chair at the local barbershop.
There is no such thing as a bad meal inLisbon– from the simplest of dishes to the most elaborate, Lisboetas take food seriously. It’s impossible to condense everywhere you can taste mouth-watering cuisine in Portugal’s capital city in one article, but we’ve cooked up a list of the best places to eat in Lisbon for all tastes and budgets.
How long is a chameleon’s tongue? How high can a flea jump? Which animal always gives birth to quadruplets? The natural world is full of incredible creatures – many of which inspire curiosity in kids. Learn as a family and get set to impress your friends with these fun facts about animals from around the world.
Every time I cross a bridge in Budapest, I’m reminded of the love I have developed for this city over nearly a decade. Its stunning spas, vibrant ruin bars, picturesque hikes through the Buda Hills, and exciting nightlife create an experience that is unforgettable.
Travel: we sort of know all about it, right? Wrong. Scratch beneath the surface, and it turns out we know nothing of this world. Do you know how long the world’s shortest commercial flight lasts? (Clue: shorter than the time it takes to boil an egg.) How about which country has no rivers? Or what unconventional pizza topping is popular in Sweden?
Known for its walled historic centre, buzzy university district, and green countryside dotted with lush waterfalls, serene wát (temples), and peaceful villages, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is a popular place to kick back and recharge the batteries. With more than 10 million travellers now descending upon the city every year, making a conscious effort to tread lightly is essential for protecting its charms. From elephant interactions to temple etiquette, here’s how you can support sustainable tourism when you’re in the province of Chiang Mai.
The largest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu has it all: beaches, culture, food, and action. Your first stop, Corfu Town, the island’s elegant capital, oozes charm. Get lost in its quaint pedestrian alleys that are lined with Venetian-style mansions and emerge at the beautiful Liston Arcade. Watch the action along this busy promenade and then visit the must-see sights: the Corfu Museum of Asian Art and the Palaio Frourio.
