A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
InThe Bourne Identity, Jason Bourne is rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by Italian fishermen who tend to his bullet wounds and deposit him safely upon European soil. Upon arriving in Zürich with nothing but amnesia and the clothes on his back, Bourne discovers a bank lockbox filled with international passports and cash that seem to indicate he’s a high-level spy.
Exploring the world on your own can be exciting. You have the freedom to go where you want, when you want, and no one can tell you otherwise. That said, solo travel can also be challenging, and at times can certainly get lonely. Here are the top 10 most romantic destinations for solo travellers to help connect you with other wanderlust-filled explorers as you travel the world, and maybe even find romance along the way.
The world has been rattled by the Australian bushfires. They’ve been burning since September 2019 and are far from over, but there’s never been a better time to travel to Australia and support the communities that need it most.
Wedged between Brazil and Argentina is a country no bigger than the US state of California, with the largely inaccessible Gran Chaco region accounting for about 60% of its land mass. Perhaps that’s why even ambitious travelers often overlook Paraguay.
Ever since powered flight joined cartography to provide an accurate picture of our lonely blue globe, the accepted wisdom has been that there are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica.
If you’ve ever felt the thrill of a well-aimed putt, the electric energy of a successfully navigated mini-windmill, or the spine-tingle of that perfect off-obstacle ricochet, you’ll know there’s no sport quite like mini golf.
Hope may spring eternal, but once winter settles in, it is easy to lose hope waiting for the new season to arrive. It seems like an eternity before temperatures rise and the first hints of green peep through the ground. So, in the meantime, head to an indoor flower show to inspire your outdoor spaces and remedy your spring fever.
A compelling blend of European and Asian influences, Georgia’s capital is a compact destination easily explored in a few days. Alleys and lanes meandering from the riverside Old Town lead to a spectacular hilltop fortress, and ground-breaking modern design counters stately avenues and heritage architecture. Moreover, culinary influences and flavours from the surrounding region filter through the city’s restaurants and markets. Here are ten experiences you shouldn’t miss on a trip to Tbilisi.
From tough Teutonic trails to silky ribbonesque rivers just asking to be run, Germany is an underrated adventure powerhouse.
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the Fashion District has long been the West Coast center of the apparel industry in the U.S, a mecca for buyers and retailers, shoppers and stylists. It’s one of La La Land’s most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods, where it’s not uncommon to encounter the season’s latest couture being wheeled down the street on a rack or bolts of fabric lined up along the sidewalk.
Turndown services are a luxury hotel’s veritable calling card — thoughtful gestures on behalf of the staff as guests prepare to tuck into their plush accommodations. Typically, these services come in the guise of little chocolates or delicately placed petals of local flowers. However, some hotels offer something a bit more unusual.
The wilds of Patagonia are no longer a well-kept secret, with tourism to awe-inspiring destinations like Torres del Paine becoming increasingly popular. However, there are still corners that remain relatively untrafficked, and one of these holds a unique superlative – the southernmost trek in the world.
Are you seeking a robust way to commence the upcoming decade? Rather than indulging in holiday extravagance, consider a fitness retreat that focuses on both mind and body. From Mexico to Menorca, Thailand to Tuscany, we present a curated selection of premier locations where you can engage in running, jumping, swimming, flexibility training, weight lifting, nutritious eating, and meditation, thereby enhancing your overall fitness and well-being in 2020.
Work and travel don’t have to be mutually exclusive. With a full-time job, you can still pack a lot in; it just requires a bit of strategic planning. To figure out the best way to do it, we spoke to two travellers who have maximized their vacation time while handling a regular 9-5 work schedule.
You’ve already glimpsed Western Honshū’s San’yō coast in your Japanese daydreams. It’s the stuff of samurai, wooden castles, floating temple gates, famously friendly people, and artisans brewing sake. The San’yō train line unfurls west from Osaka all the way to Hiroshima, making exploring this lesser-visited corner of Japan simple and pleasant. As you whoosh by, the Inland Sea dips in and out of view through the rustle of pine trees.
From taking a handful of courses in art history at university to recently spending my free time exploring new trail running races around Europe, art and running have always been my great interests. What better way to combine them than running in the footsteps of two of my favourite artists, Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh, on a quick autumn weekend trip to Provence?
The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth at 434m below sea level, beckons visitors with healing mineral waters, air so rich in oxygen it protects you from sunburn, oases teeming with rare animals, and world-class historical sites that (almost) bring the Roman Empire to life.
Experience a uniquely Italian celebration of classic cars at the Coppa Franco Mazzotti, a thrilling rally that runs from Brescia to Lake Garda.
