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Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s stunning toddler-friendly hikes. Here, she shares valuable advice to parents eager to introduce their young children to nature.
The names that people in Russia call St Petersburg often give visitors the wrong impression. “Venice of the North” makes it sound dainty, when around its elegant streets and mesmerizing art is a chaotic city of five million people. “Window to Europe” doesn’t fit either, as its days of looking at Europe from the outside are long gone. Russians have another name for their city of beauty and commotion, history and innovation: simply “Piter”. Here’s how to best experience Piter in a couple of days.
Travel experts often advise that you should become a tourist in your own country. If you think that you’re already familiar with all that Ireland has to offer, this list will challenge you to take the road less traveled and discover some of these hidden gems.
Many people are actively striving to travel by train rather than fly these days as a means of reducing carbon emissions. With that in mind, it may be helpful to know the railway stations that have been voted most passenger-friendly in Europe.
Jet lag can be a major impediment when traveling long distances – but is it worse in different parts of the world or when moving to and from particular time zones?
San Miguel de Allende, located 150 miles north of Mexico City, is coveted for its Spanish colonial architecture, cutting-edge restaurants, and design-forward luxury hotels. Over the last century, the city has transformed from a sleepy town to a cosmopolitan destination.
In early November, the western shore of Canada’s Hudson Bay is a beautiful blend of new ice and ancient boulders. Dusted with fresh snow, it presents a stunning contrast of black and white, enhanced by three playful Arctic foxes frolicking in front ofSeal River Heritage Lodge.
Downtown Pittsburgh, with its sweeping views of the city skyline, charming inclines, and three rivers, serves as an exceptional home base for tourists seeking the essence of this revitalized rust-belt city. However, if you aim to navigate off the beaten path and discover a different side of the Steel City, Pittsburgh’s North Boroughs present a well-kept secret that keeps you near downtown and even closer to some of the city’s freshest attractions.
For travelers eager to experience the charm of New England on a weekend getaway, Block Island, Rhode Island, remains an often-overlooked gem. Known as New England’s best-kept secret, Block Island offers a peaceful retreat away from the crowds. In this guide, we will cover how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and what to do on this little island paradise.
Travelling with fussy eaters can be a challenge, but visiting places with unfamiliar cuisine can also be part of the solution.
Botswana might seem like an eccentric choice for a safari – after all, Zambia, Tanzania, and Kenya have long hogged the spotlight. However, if you venture beyond these well-trodden wildlife-watching circuits, you might discover that the slower, more intimate pace of a walking safari presents a whole new way to experience the Big Five – not to mention the diverse flora and fauna of the Kalahari.
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be hard work – but there are infinite rewards for your efforts. Even though they may not remember your family trips, there are compelling reasons to travel with young kids.
Spanning 800 sq km in the expanses of Bulgaria’s Rodopi Mountains, Rila National Park is the Balkans’ top destination for outdoor adventures and snow sports. It is also a conservation reserve for some of Europe’s rarest wildlife. Thanks to the park’s efforts to keep Rila’s spectacular nature clean and sustainable, these two worlds can exist next to each other.
In summer 2019, I conquered my fear of heights, with a little help from my 10-year-old daughter. Because when your daughter asks, “Mom, can we please go ziplining?” you just do not say no. Here’s why a mother–daughter adventure is great for both of you.
If you’re planning your spring and summer trips to include Europe and are looking for suggestions of places you absolutely can’t miss, then the announcement of the new ranking of the Best Europe Destinations couldn’t come at a better time.
When the forecast alternates between “rain” and “showers” for weeks at a time, as it tends to do in the Pacific Northwest during February and March, most people are not thinking seriously about backpacking trips from Portland. Many campgrounds and access roads are still snowed shut, trails are muddy, and you’d have to be pretty hardcore to want to camp out overnight.
When you think of your ideal Los Angeles vacation, what comes to mind? If beaches, palm trees, and spectacular sunsets are must-haves on the agenda, then plan on spending at least a couple of days on LA’s Westside. The area’s popular neighborhoods – including Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu & the Pacific Palisades – offer miles of shoreline, a thriving local food truck scene, only-in-LA workouts, drinks with a view, and the chance for celebrity sightings in the wild as you dine, shop, and people-watch in hip neighborhoods.
Every time we board a plane, take to the open road, or simply order a plate of seafood in a landlocked locale, we’re racking up significant tolls on the environment. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can minimize your footprint while traveling without going to extremes. From solar-powered packs to recycled goods galore, the following items will start you off on the right foot.
VisitingJapanis a wonderful experience. However, a tourist boom from regional neighbors and global visitors has led to several recent changes in the nuances of traveling in Japan.
