A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
It’s a quaint establishment named Pllek, renowned for its remarkable sunsets. This hidden gem may not be particularly familiar to those outside of Amsterdam, yet it offers a unique experience worth seeking out.
From the ultimate Rembrandt exhibition to ground-breaking vegan restaurants, with sustainable sightseeing and limited-edition craft beers thrown in for good measure, 2019 is shaping up to be a fantastic year to visit Amsterdam.
A familiar smell wafted out of the Jamsil Lotte Hotel in summer 2018 as 500 people across South Korea gathered in Seoul to receive one of the highest bragging rights in the local food scene. In the last leg of the competition with 578,000 hopeful applicants, the final contestants challenged their palates in a blind taste test for the accolade in question – achimmelier(chicken sommelier) certification. That familiar smell? It’s the greasy aroma of a national obsession: KFC – Korean fried chicken.
What we eat, how we eat it, and what we learn about local culture through food is a vital part of the travel experience—and it’s equally important when traveling with kids. While adults may readily explore new flavors, encouraging children to embrace adventurous dining can be challenging.
Year-round sunshine, scenic beaches, and an array of outdoor activities make San Juan an ideal locale for a family vacation.
For many, the name Mandalay evokes a mythical Kiplingesque idyll. In reality, Myanmar’s second city is a buzzing, fast-developing metropolis, its streets full of honking traffic. It contains some of the country’s most cherished attractions – sweeping hilltop panoramas, 19th-century teak monasteries, and the reconstructed royal palace – and serves as the river-bound gateway to the ancient temple-city of Bagan.
Over the centuries, the medinas of the Maghreb have disseminated their magic far outside the monumental walls that surround them. Weary traders have sought shelter infanadiq(ancient inns used by caravans) after bargaining for medina-made goods to export to every corner of the globe. Artists, including the 19th-century Orientalist painters, made fashionable careers by capturing medina scenes on canvas. Furthermore, Hollywood directors have long used medinas for exotic location shoots and as inspiration for over-the-top set designs back at the studio.
St David’s Day, the annual celebration of Wales’ patron saint, falls on 1 March and tends to denote the start of spring. As if like clockwork, carpets of daffodils (the country’s national flower) emerge just in time for the special day and hang around for at least a month. For definite daffy sightings, head to Powis Castle and Gardens in Welshpool, the riverbanks in Bute Park in Cardiff, or Bodnant Garden in Conwy.
A green emerald in South Asia’s trove of tourist treasures, Bangladesh amply rewards intrepid travellers who are plucky enough to dive into its whirlpool of chaos, walk its uncharted roads and explore its rustic hinterlands. From the lush tropical coastline to its forested hills and from frenetic cities to serene tea plantations, this under-explored South Asian nation offers a rich sampling platter of the delights of the subcontinent.
Today marked our final day in the Ishikawa prefecture, following an enriching adventure from the previous day. We aspired to maximize our time in this captivating region.
Draped on the lower slopes of towering granite mountains and spilling into the waters of its bustling port, Victoria – the diminutive capital of the Seychelles – certainly has a setting to remember. However, the true reward of spending time in this city of 25,000 Seychellois is the opportunity to witness the diversity of its people, learn about the nation’s history, and embrace the Creole culture. Additionally, given Victoria’s size, this can be achieved in a day trip or two from your beach-side accommodation.
Some popular tourist sites in Japan, from temples to bars, are starting to refuse entry to foreign visitors due to bad behaviour and poor manners, according to local reports.
Mexico, according to André Breton, is ‘the most surrealist country in the world.’ As a founding contributor to the artistic movement, Breton would know. Heavily influenced by Freud’s psychoanalytic theories, surrealist artists nourished their creativity from dreams and untethered thoughts, believing in freeing the unconscious mind from rational constraints.
After a few years in the tourism doldrums, Egypt is back on travel wishlists. The pyramids, the River Nile, Luxor’s plethora of tombs and temples, and the Red Sea’s world-class diving are all major reasons to start planning your itinerary now. However, some female travelers may hesitate to pack their bags straight away.
Nowhere does next-level opulence like the United Arab Emirates, and in our perpetually moving world, simply savouring silence has become the next sought-after luxury.
There’s nothing better for the soul than a solo trip, and South America is the destination of choice for many single adventurers. With dramatic landscapes, vibrant cities, exceptional food, and world-class culture, there’s plenty to inspire and explore.
Copenhagen is a city made for foodies, boasting an array of dining experiences that range from street food markets to Michelin-starred restaurants, all designed to tempt your taste buds. As a result, the city’s brunch scene is nothing short of spectacular, offering something for everyone.
With smartphones to hand and ever-increasing access to data roaming worldwide, the concept of getting lost may seem like a problem condemned to the past. Why suffer the inconvenience when at the click of a button you can be on the right track, headed towards a pre-vetted restaurant or café you also looked up moments earlier?
Life in Athens is played out on the street. The best way to really get under the skin of the city is to join in this intoxicating mix that’s somewhere between bedlam and joie de vivre. From parks and gardens to open-air cinemas and rooftop bars, here are some of our favorite alfresco experiences in the Greek capital.
