A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Waikiki is world-renowned for its vast, welcoming beaches, restaurants, and nightlife; however, it’s tourist central. When you’re ready to ditch the crowds, rent a car and head east. Winding through the Windward Coast, North Shore, and the central part of the island, you’ll find beachside towns, shrimp shacks, surfers, waterfalls, and pineapple fields. Here’s how to hit O’ahu’s highlights in one day.
The West Coast is renowned for its scenic road trips; however, the East offers gems like New York City. But where do native New Yorkers escape this bustling city? With just three days to spare, my friend Kevin and I decided to road trip our way to Baltimore.
Cinema is known asle septième art(the 7th art) in France, and Paris has played a starring role in its evolution, hosting approximately 900 film shoots per year. Experience cinematic Paris by discovering famous film locations, visiting Parisian and national film archives, taking a behind-the-scenes tour of an art-deco theatre, and catching a movie in one of Paris’ trove of atmospheric cinemas.
In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame, and not just in Mexico. Pixar’s Coco may have had something to do with the celebration’s rise in popularity, but a newfound pride in the tradition is also to blame. Traditionally, Día de Muertos was celebrated in towns and barrios on the outskirts of bigger cities; however, these days even urban Mexicans set up altars in their trendy Roma or Condesa apartments.
Malawi, the charming lakeside country bordering Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania, is often recognized for its laid-back beach towns, idyllic islands, friendly people, and vibrant safari tourism. However, as James Bainbridge discovers, the stunning mountain environments are just as compelling and cannot be overlooked.
Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, boasts mountains to conquer, cities to explore, expansive sandy beaches to enjoy, and national parks that are home to some of the continent’s most fascinating wildlife. Engaging in activities such as surfing, swimming, trekking, or simply relaxing in a hammock on the rainforest’s edge is all part of the experience. However, few have ventured into this relatively undiscovered destination.
The scene is set. During your recent trip to your favorite place with your future spouse, you woke up to the shining sun, looked out at the misty mountains, breathed in the subtle fumes of your coffee and thought, “I could get married here.” You get excited about the prospect of celebrating your wedding in this beautiful country before reality suddenly sets in. How on earth are you going to do that?!
Since the inception of the first U.S. airport chapel,Our Lady of the Airwaysat Boston’s Logan International Airport in 1951, numerous terminals nationwide have incorporated spaces for prayer, worship, and meditation. Today, this public chapel accommodates 250 individuals, offering daily masses and round-the-clock services for travelers, airport staff, and airline employees.
Makati, one of Metro Manila’s 16 bustling cities, has more selfie-takers per capita than any city on the planet. Officially deemed theselfie capital of the world, it’s also a lively city of night and weekend markets, vibrant local theaters, and an engaging art scene.
The day of nuptials looms near, but first, there’s one last big hurrah: a goodbye to singledom that hopefully only occurs once in a lifetime. Movies depict them as debaucherous bacchanalias but in reality, bachelor and bachelorette parties are precarious undertakings: How must one plan an outing for an eclectic group that includes besties, drinking buddies from college and a second cousin once removed?
Recently, there has been significant debate surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s high-carbon travel habits. They have faced accusations of hypocrisy related to their statements on climate change and the importance of individual behaviors.
Surprising as it may seem, London wasn’t always the British capital. The Essex town of Colchester held that honour for 17 short but prosperous years. The town’s full history spans Roman rule, the Norman Conquest, Saxon settlements, the Reformation, the Black Death, and the English Civil War, all of which have left their remarkable mark on the landscape.
Whether you’re after cool cocktail bars, old-school boozers, or edgy drag venues, you’re likely to find what you’re looking for among London’s LGBT+ bars.
When you’re situated as far north as Estonia’s fairytale capital, each season has its own distinct personality. Summer days seem to stretch forever, but so do winter nights. Within their turreted old-town walls, the locals have learned to cope with nature’s rhythms with season-specific traditions and tailored festivals to get them through even the coldest months.
It’s only a few days away, but there’s still time to plan a Labor Day weekend getaway, and you shouldn’t have to pay a premium on accommodations—especially if you’re bound for urban environments.
Home to a mere 80km of coastline, the tiny West African nation of The Gambia has long captivated travellers with its gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, traditional villages and lush coastal reserves teeming with birdlife.
Lowering yourself into a steaming outdoor bath filled with rejuvenating natural hot-spring water; soaking your muscles while gazing up at clear daytime skies or glistening twilight stars; relaxing in the serenity of nature – there’s no doubt about it: when you go to Japan, you must visit anonsen.
The eagerly awaited third installment of Tharik’s Hajj diaries presents his experience of performing the Hajj proper. He unfortunately came down with the infamous Hajj flu and had to take some time out to recover; read on for his insights into performing this ancient pilgrimage for the first time, alongside his mother.
Squeezed between sophisticated Istria and scintillating Dalmatia, Croatia’s Kvarner Gulf suffers from middle sibling syndrome, never quite getting the attention it deserves. That looks set to change with its principal city, Rijeka, chosen as a European Capital of Culture for 2020.
