A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Winter is upon us, and New York City is getting atmospheric. Holden Caulfield, the iconic character from J.D. Salinger’s classic novel, thought of the city as the perfect backdrop for his angst-filled adventures. In December 1949, Holden flunked out of another boarding school and escaped to New York, wandering Manhattan in a haze of uncertainty.
When you settle down to watch a movie in your airplane seat, have you ever wondered how it got there? Let’s go behind the scenes on how that movie that just left the theater makes it very quickly onto your flight.
Who knows Rome’s restaurants better than the city’s food critics? After all, it’s their job to eat through the Eternal City, sizing up everything from bars to bakeries, no-frills trattorias to gourmet newcomers.
With its gooey cheeses, charcuterie galore, coq au vin and steak tartare, France isn’t known for being vegan friendly. However, in the capital, the meat-free movement has led to an explosion of plant-based restaurants and cafes, meaning it’s now easier than ever to enjoy vegan dining in Paris.
Known as ‘the hottest band in the land,’ KISS – originally comprised of bassist Gene Simmons, guitarists Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley, and drummer Peter Criss, all lead singers and songwriters – was formed in New York City over 45 years ago in early 1973. Currently embarking on itsEnd Of The Road farewell tour, KISS is still playing arenas, stadiums, major festivals, and evenunderwater for sharksall these decades later. Having been covered by the likes of Nirvana, Garth Brooks, Cher, and the cast of Glee alike, few bands have been more influential than KISS.
Bound for the bright lights of the big city? From upgraded basics and wardrobe staples to trendy concoctions and high-end accoutrements, here are 9 items for the urban adventurer on your list, all priced at $300 or less.
We bring home more than just memories and souvenirs from our travels. We often return with dirty clothes that reflect our adventures and experiences. In developed countries, we may throw our soiled garments into a washing machine, taking for granted a modern convenience that has transformed the laborious task of laundry into a simple chore. However, long before the advent of automatic washing machines, the humble washboard was the essential tool for cleansing fabrics.
Whether you missed your L train and have to wait 20 minutes for the next one, or your AC fell out of your window, you keep it pushing because it is New York City. The city is home to dollar pizza, over 800 languages, and a unique culture of people who love to scream in public.
At the start of October, my boyfriend and I spent a weekend in Paris, a trip motivated almost entirely by Eurostar’s summer sale. Among the world-renowned streets of striped café awnings,boulangeriesand keen Instagrammers, we made the most of our pre-purchased discount tickets with museum exploration, canalside strolling, bar hopping, and indulging in excessive cheese.
Winter inBudapestcan plunge the thermometer into the negatives. However, even if your breath turns into steam, there’s plenty to help you forget the cold. Around the holidays, the city buzzes with activity both indoors and out. Whether it’s sipping mulled wine at a street market, soaking in a hot thermal bath under the snow, skating in front of a fairy-tale castle, or riding the city’s sparkling Christmas tram, December in Budapest is truly a delightful experience.
Culture is without a doubt the strongest selling point ofAthens, and rightly so. The ancient city has known art, science, philosophy, mythology, theatre and democracy for millennia, and this mind-boggling heritage is now safely housed in its countless museums. They vary in size and theme but all have their own charm and allure. Here are the museums that you shouldn’t miss if you’re visiting the Greek capital.
Among the various adventures I anticipated during my time in Nepal, participating in ahomestay—which involves residing with a local family—was notably daunting.
Our second visit to Sri Lanka was rather spontaneous.
Stuttgart is Germany’s sixth-biggest city, renowned for its rich automotive heritage. As the birthplace of iconic brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, Stuttgart boasts cutting-edge museums that attract car enthusiasts globally. However, there’s a wealth of other attractions that exhibit the city’s cultural vibrancy. In honor of the locals’ admirable thriftiness, here are 10 of the best free things to do in Stuttgart.
Home to Earth’s biggest river, most immense jungle and 7400km of Atlantic-stroked beaches – Brazil is a sensationally sultry centre of exotic adventure.
Turkish Instagrammers love the Dogu – or Eastern – Express, running almost a thousand miles from the east to the west of Turkey. However, this journey is not just for social media fans; it offers spectacular views from the capital city of Ankara through the rocky wilds of Anatolia to the city of Kars, from which it is a short drive to the ancient ruins of Ani on the Armenian border. The train provides planned stops with excursions, comfortable seating, and over 30 hours to admire the remarkable scenery.
Frederic Remington’s work, in both oil paintings and bronze sculptures, embodies the iconic Wild West. From portraits of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes of the Old West, his art captures a historic chapter in the story of America.
If you’ve never before been on safari, one of the great pleasures of travelling in Africa awaits. If you’re lucky, you’ll spend your days tracking down one species of charismatic megafauna after another, from elephants and rhinos to big cats, buffaloes and giraffes. However, what does a typical day on safari really involve?
We were stopped on a two-lane road, crowded by cornfields on either side; beyond the cone of our headlamps, there was only the deepest blue of a night barely speckled by stars. I’d just awoken from a nap, not long after crossing the border intoUkraine.
