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Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community that endured hardships after WWII, has transformed into one of the best bar-hopping neighborhoods on the bustling Pest side of the Danube.
All due respect to baseball’s boys of summer, but football might just be America’s pastime. Whether it’s a town turning out to support a high school or college team, or the nation gathering to watch the Super Bowl, no sport is more popular in the US. While the games themselves are the main event, the exhilarating fan culture and rich traditions of the game offer can’t-miss experiences in and of themselves.
This past month, Paris Hilton had the surprise of a lifetime when her boyfriend, actor Chris Zylka, bent down on one knee and popped the question while the two were skiing in Aspen, Colorado. Photos of the proposal show the happy couple kissing atop a snow-capped mountain, with the famous ski resort in the distance. And while not everyone can expect a $2 million ring the next time they’re in Aspen with their lover, they can expect a fair share of romance according toGoTravelDailyreaders, who voted the Rocky Mountain town one of the world’s most romantic cities.
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With its wind-whittled landscape, honeycomb tombs and silent canyons blessed by forgotten gods, the ancient city of Petra embraces human history on an epic scale. The breadth of the site, which is sprinkled over numerous mountains, accessed via narrow slot canyons and stretches across dry river beds, means a visit to Petra demands time.
Japan’s iconic cherry blossom blooms draw in travelers from all around the world each spring. However, planning a trip around something as fickle as the start of a season can be tough. Thankfully, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has begun to release its2018 cherry blossom forecasts.
A flourishing art scene might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Amman, Jordan’s capital that stretches out over seven hills and beyond. However, in recent years, a flurry of traditional and contemporary galleries have sprung up across the metropolis, attracting a wonderful and perhaps surprising array of local and international artists.
Like many countries in South America, Chile is famously friendly to families, no doubt inspired by the great cultural importance that Chileans place on family and children. The country’s unique geography, spread over 5,000 kilometers, can present challenges for young travelers. For instance, the Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, lies far in the north, while Patagonia is located in the south.
Have you ever dreamed of packing up and road tripping for months on end?
The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, the island-speckled spur of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey. Now, however, the word describes any chain of islands, still evoking the spirit of adventure as it did when Odysseus set sail from Troy to explore the original landscape. Travellers find a multitude of unique experiences nestled close together in these remarkable places.
A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale. While there are myriad cities on your bucket list befitting a fleeting holiday romance, have you considered the destinations we choose to make a long-term commitment to?
A 24-hour train journey to the remote, snow-covered eastern reaches of Turkey has become a highly sought-after experience among young Turkish travelers, eager to follow the enticing footprints of their peers.
On 16 February 2018, China marks a new year in the lunar calendar: the Year of the Dog, the 11th animal in the Chinese zodiac. Otherwise known as the spring festival, Chinese New Year is a time for Hongkongers to eat, drink, catch up with family, and give red packets –lai see– filled with money (and to receive them if you’ve been good).
The Ukrainian capital is an amazing place to explore, featuring spectacular ancient churches, a thriving street art scene, and delectable cuisine. However, if you wish to venture beyond Kyiv, many enjoyable places in northern and central Ukraine are only a couple of hours’ bus ride away.
If experience has taught us anything, it’s that bad habits are hard to break and most diets and fitness plans don’t last into February… but our wanderlust is here to stay.
In Québec City, the capital of French Canada, winters are ridiculously long (it can snow anytime from October to May) and residents have learned to make the most of the bone-numbing cold.
With so many glorious experiences at Disney’s six worldwide parks, some are just more worthwhile than others. After taking every attraction into account, these are the ones that matter most. Disneyland Railroad and the Monorail are glorious, sure, but we’re talking about rides — the thrill-filled, action-packed, can’t-miss experiences that are worth traveling the globe for.
The Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving wonders of the ancient world, are undoubtedly Egypt’s most-visited attraction, and for good reason. However, farther up the River Nile, the essential artery that blesses the otherwise barren sands of the Sahara with lush life, the tombs and temples of southern Egypt harbor their own complex riddles that lie in wait, ready to be unlocked.
As you’ve seen in numerous posts, I’m fascinated by Norway’s stunning fjords. These natural wonders have captivated me for ages; they are indeed breathtaking and worth traveling from any corner of the globe to see. Consequently, Norway boasts an astonishing 1,190 fjords, making it practical to focus on the most remarkable and accessible ones. Below are the 8 must-see fjords in Norway!
