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London may be an expensive city, but there are plenty of places to visit for free. If you’re traveling with kids, however, all the headline historical sites and culture-packed art galleries aren’t likely to hold their attention for long. Fortunately, London has some spots that are perfect for little ones. Here’s a guide to the best free things to do in London that kids will love.
With its rainbow-coloured palette of markets, mountains and monuments,Indiais the stuff of travel dreams. Ten million tourists visit every year, and numbers are climbing fast as more and more people fall for India’s temples and tigers, forts and forests, monasteries and megacities. However, what happens when you tire of theTaj, grow jaded withJodhpur, or lose the love forLadakh?
There’s no getting around it – travel is expensive, and when you bring kids along, the cost can quickly escalate. However, in Sydney, there are numerous fantastic, kid-friendly activities that are completely free. With an abundance of outdoor spaces and a strong connection to nature, Sydney offers an ideal environment for families to enjoy sunshine and fresh air. Moreover, on rainy days, there are plenty of free museums and cultural spots to explore.
When you’re a kid smitten with the solar system, gravity sucks – all those planets to explore and no way to get there! To mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, here are some of the best out-of-this-world adventures – right here on Earth – for kids captivated by the cosmos. No jetpack required.
Discussing manners on planes often feels like revisiting old traditions, where etiquette played a vital role in travel. Nonetheless, the reality of today’s flying experience can resemble a crowded bus rather than an elegant transatlantic voyage. However, by adopting a few thoughtful practices regarding flying etiquette, we can significantly improve the travel experience for ourselves and our fellow passengers.
Historic prisons are fascinating, tragic, and often macabre places, which is why those that have been converted to modern hotels and hostels make such interesting accommodation options. With this in mind, GoTravelDaily has rounded up 10 former prisons around the world that you won’t want to be released from after serving time there.
When you think you’ve seen and done it all, what’s next? More and more individuals are choosing to enjoy lifeau naturel. From reality shows featuring people surviving naked in remote locations to those seeking love through nude dating, the trend of shedding clothes on vacation is growing. A notable number of travelers have left their swimsuits behind and embraced the freedom of nude vacations.
The image most often associated with Copenhagen is that of colourful buildings and tall ships lining the sparkling waters of Nyhavn. This beautiful and beloved spot in the aptly named Indre By (inner city) is undoubtedly the most familiar area for visitors to the city. However, look a bit further and you’ll discover Copenhagen’s other eclectic neighbourhoods, each with a personality all of its own.
Ever fancied donning your fins and swimming with millions of fish? I discovered a teeming tropical reef only metres from the beach in Moalboal, the Philippines, where I immersed myself in a hypnotic spectacle of seemingly infinite flashing silver sardines. The sardine run is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re keen to act like Ariel for a day, read on to find out how.
Marrakesh is a city that fizzes with life, where the default-blue of the sky sings against peach-gold architecture. Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, the technicolor souqs and the street theatrics of Djemaa El Fna, the city’s main square, exert a magnetic pull, perpetually filled with movement no matter the time of day.
San Francisco is a city in a state of constant transformation. From its early days as a booming town fueled by gold from the nearby mountains to reconstruction after the infamous fire over a century ago, and the rapid transformation ignited by tech companies, it’s impossible to completely know San Francisco. There’s always something new.
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand’ debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that squiggly shape in a triangle mean again?), there’s nothing quite as intimidating as driving in another country for the first time, especially when you’re navigating a big city.
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I went to Prague in June before heading on a short road trip around the Czech Republic. It was the most expensive part of our stay but I could afford to splurge as it was a whirlwind visit. Forty-eight hours was just enough time to see the main sights and experience the vibrant nightlife before recovering for a few days in the quiet town of Cesky Krumlov, (three hours south of Prague) and Kutna Hora (1 hour 30 mins east of Prague). I booked flights and accommodation well in advance, leaving me with extra Koruna for delicious Czech beer.
Featuring the fastest road-course cars and the most cutting-edge technology, the Formula 1 series has been the pinnacle of auto racing for nearly 70 years. Truly an international competition, each of the 21 races (or Grand Prix) on the schedule takes place in a different country. New venues are added and others go on hiatus each year – Hanoi, Vietnam, will host an F1 race for the first time in 2020 – but these five stalwarts are tried and true spots to see the rubber hit the road.
Cooking in the hostel kitchen presents a unique set of challenges: limited pans and utensils, few basic ingredients (if any at all) and overcrowding at meal times. How does a traveling foodie plan meals with those limited resources? After all, nobody likes living on a steady diet of pasta and red sauce. Here are a few easy hostel meals that are budget-friendly, space-aware, and easily customizable based on your location. Now, let’s put those minimalist culinary skills to work.
Mallorca is a legendary party location, and the yachting and beach bashes are certainly fun – but those aspects alone make it difficult to distinguish it from any other paradise island. The huge popularity of TV seriesLove Islandhas shown a glamorous side to the destination; however, clichéd stereotypes of sun, sea, and sculpted bodies remain. By dispensing with these stereotypes and venturing off the beaten track, visitors can begin to explore what makes Mallorca truly unique.
Nothing elevates sport like rivalry. The occasions are bigger, the prize greater and the losses that much more painful when the opponent is a long-standing rival.
Tokyo is a huge, sprawling city that can seem impossible to tackle – especially when you’re short on time – but you can cover a lot with a little planning.
Las Vegas has evolved from its origins of affordable shrimp cocktails and endless buffets. Sin City now shines as one of America’s premier culinary destinations, offering exquisite dining options curated by world-renowned, Michelin-starred celebrity chefs. With over 2,300 restaurants, including more than 50 influenced by celebrity chefs, you are bound to find exceptional flavors and memorable experiences.