A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
When people consider a trip to Central America, El Salvador probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. The tiny nation has had its fair share of uncomplimentary headlines in recent years, but a trip to this mountainous little corner of the isthmus will turn any and all preconceived notions upside down.
Whether it be whispered pillow talk in darkened dorms or frenetic story swapping in communal kitchens, hostels are an essential port of call for the solo traveler in search of company. However, forget those fears of beige walls and tired bedspreads – budget digs don’t have to be bland.
Gothenburg is Scandinavia’s largest port and is often affectionately referred to as Sweden’s ‘second city’. Known primarily for producing Volvos, it has undergone a remarkable transformation into a contemporary travel destination over the last couple of decades.
If you want to vacation like the Swedish locals (and you do – they’ve made it an art), consider exploring Sweden’s west coast. As island-hopping goes, the Stockholm archipelago gets all the love from the travel brochures, but few places on earth can match the weatherbeaten beauty of the Bohuslän Coast outside Gothenburg.
Brunch has taken on a new meaning in the Middle East, evolving from a light late-morning meal into a veritable feast that spans long into the afternoon. You haven’t seen the best of Doha until you’ve experienced the party atmosphere of this regional institution alongside scores of merry expats. The city is chock full of great brunch offerings, and these are seven of our favorites.
In Salt Lake City, where it’s possible to hike every day of the year and never repeat the same trail twice, outdoor culture reigns supreme. Whether you’re jet skiing across Jordanelle Reservoir or biking out to City Creek Canyon (a lush green stretch of wilderness just 10 minutes from downtown), there are so many options for adventures that you’ll never have trouble finding fun things to do in Salt Lake City. Moreover, while access to mountains is a huge draw for the city, hip speakeasy-style bars, funky shopping neighborhoods, and a diverse restaurant scene are quickly putting Salt Lake City on the map.
Say the word ‘desert’ and chances are that rolling sand dunes and expansive horizontal space spring to mind. In Oman, however, the desert landscape includes a vertical dimension in the form of soaring limestone cliffs incised with canyons. Drive or hike along one of these narrow, arid defiles, and you enter a troglodyte world of ancient cave-dwellings, prehistoric petroglyphs, and old villages that appear to be exuding from the rockface.
Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit, and other well-publicized bastions of beach life and potent margaritas. However, Mexico City itself is an incredible metropolis that makes a worthy visit. Moreover, the country boasts epic complexity, where indigenous groups speak hundreds of variations of 68 different languages, thick jungles enshroud barely visited pre-Hispanic archaeological sites, and the regional cuisine takes you on a journey from guacamole to grasshoppers.
GoTravelDaily Local Deepika Gumaste was born in Mumbai and has lived in the city for nearly 30 years. Deepika’s work as a travel writer has taken her far and wide, but she insists that the most inspiring stories of human dreams, struggles, and accomplishments are found in Mumbai.
That award for best weather city? Minneapolis is 100% not winning it, given the long, wind-whipped winters and short-lived summers. However, you won’t catch locals hiding indoors. Instead, they gear up and head outside, where a slew of parks, trails, lakes, and cultural activities beckon no matter the season.
For all its colourful streetscapes, palate-tingling Bengali cuisine, vivacious neighbourhoods and buzzing craft and music scenes, Dhaka’s urban pressures can often take a toll on the body and mind of travelers. The city’s traffic is arguably among Asia’s maddest, its culture of publichartals(strikes) a national annoyance, and pollution levels often shoot through the sky.
Studded with famous food stalls, the maze-like alleyways and marketplaces of Old Delhi have been luring foodies for centuries. However, there’s more to Delhi street food than thejalebi(sweet dough) whorls and puffyparathas(fried bread) of Chandni Chowk. Street food legends-in-the-making have mushroomed across the capital, especially in South Delhi, where markets are dotted with kerb-side kiosks doling out rich servings of deliciousness. Here is our pick of the tempting street-food treats squirreled away in the southern suburbs.
Washington DC’s world-class museums showcase everything from art to history to space to espionage. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the shops in these museums offer a plethora of unusual gifts as well. At these 10 museums, you won’t mind exiting through the gift shop, and many even provide online shopping options.
The humble Yorkshire pudding may be its greatest culinary claim to fame, but England’s largest county is becoming increasingly sophisticated and experimental in the kitchen. Yorkshire’s award-winning produce is grown amid the dales and plucked from the North Sea to supply fiercely local delis and Michelin-acclaimed gastropubs and restaurants. Food markets are sprouting like mushrooms in fertile soil. Wash it all down with a bevy of craft beers or home-grown wines, and you’ve got the recipe for the UK’s best food break.
Utah might not seem like the most obvious choice when thinking of places to visit in the United States, but that’d be wrong! There are so many totally epic and best places in Utah that are dotted all across the state and well worth visiting while on a road trip.
GoTravelDaily Local Hahna Yoon was born in Seoul, lived in New York for 17 years and came back to South Korea eight years ago. She believes that Seoul is undoubtedly one of the best cities in Asia to explore, eat and drink.
A cluster of urban villages surrounds the heart of Perth city. Each has its own distinctive personality—whether hipster, grungy, multicultural, or trendy—transforming an exploration of each into a fascinating observation of Western Australian society. These buzzing neighborhoods are also home to some of the best restaurants, bars, and boutiques, each reflecting their locale’s defining style.
If you’re looking for a way to break free of the tourists milling about downtown Philadelphia, check out Queen Village. This walkable maze of narrow streets in South Philly is home to eclectic shops, cozy local restaurants, eye-catching architecture, and, of course, historic sites.
Lawyers and legislators keep Richmond buttoned up on weekdays. However, on weekends, the city transforms into an urban adventure zone, especially along the James River. Paddlers tackle Class III and IV rapids, mountain bikers dash down single tracks, and climbers scramble across boulders and fallen oaks. After an exhilarating workout, everyone heads to the Richmond Beer Trail. Therefore, get moving and join the crowd with our guide to the city’s best active adventures.
We all know that lodging can make or break a vacation, but staying somewhere truly unique – like a tipi, a giant bird’s nest, or even underwater – can elevate a regular trip into an unforgettable experience.
