A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
If you were to pinpoint the middle of North America, it would fall at Winnipeg. This is just one of a list of factoids that many of the 821,000 locals from Manitoba’s capital reel off about their city. Among others? Ian Fleming’s hero, James Bond, was based on a real spy from Winnipeg; it was the world’s first city to adopt the 911 emergency phone number; and it lends its namesake to the beloved Winnie the Pooh (aka Winnipeg Bear).
Botswana’s mighty Okavango Delta, which expands annually up to a size of almost 20,000 sq km, is one of Africa’s greatest and most pristine wildernesses. To take in its beauty and all the iconic wildlife that call it home, there are six enthralling activities available, but none so entrancing as a trip in a traditionalmokoro(narrow dugout canoe).
Word is officially out: Medellín has wholly transcended its unfavorable reputation and undergone a veritable renaissance. Nevertheless, it still fails to land on many travel bucket lists.
A fiddle scratches out a sweet wail in a sweatbox dance hall. The wheeze of a button accordion adds a waltzing rhythm. These are the beginning bars of Cajun music, the aural legacy of rural southern Louisiana. It’s a soundtrack that can alternately move you to tears or intense dancing (and sometimes both) in the space of a few bars.
Latvia’s capital is not only incredibly charming, but also highly affordable. With a wealth of history and culture to explore, Rīga is an ideal option for travellers looking to discover somewhere new without breaking the bank. Here’s how you can make the most of your visit.
Panama City is famous for its ultramodern skyline. However, architecture in Panama extends far beyond towering skyscrapers. As neighborhoods evolve around historic sites, a new wave of designers and architects are infusing creativity into the tropical capital. Here are five Instagram-worthy buildings to photograph while you explore Panama City.
Atlanta may be best known for its love for Coca-Cola, but the city also boasts an artistic atmosphere that provides some seriously scenic shots for your camera to capture. Go beyond the Fox Theatre’s overplayed sign and seek out these 10 spots for your social media feed.
The national spotlight is on a city that was once among America’s most active slave-trading hubs: Montgomery, Alabama has opened the first-ever museum and memorial to the victims of lynching and enslavement in the United States. A visit to the city is an opportunity to confront America’s racial divide. As they engage with this history, visitors may find both motivation and will to continue moving forward.
Qatar is well known for its towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and impressive feats of engineering that have enabled the cosmopolitan city of Doha to spring up in the middle of the desert. Common preconceptions lead many visitors to believe that a large proportion of their time in Qatar is likely to be spent inside air-conditioned buildings to escape the powerful heat of the sun. However, it might surprise you to discover that there is actually a plethora of exciting outdoor adventures to take part in, unique landscapes to explore, and extraordinary experiences to pursue outside of the constraints of the urban environment.
We arrived late in the evening in Milan for our trip across Italy.
If you haven’t, then permit me to take you on a little tour around Paderborn…
The Yukon Territory of Canada, located just south of the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean, and North Pole, exists in the imagination as a wilderness filled with chalky mountains, wolf-ridden forests, and treacherous snow-covered passes. This landscape has challenged gold panners and fur-clad trappers, many of whom lost their way amid the extreme weather and rugged geography.
Six years ago, GoTravelDaily Local Agnes Rivera traveled south along the Pacific Coast and landed in Lima, Peru. Quickly charmed by the capital city’smalecón, a coastal pathway that dips in and out of vastly diverse districts, her interest has remained piqued by the juxtaposition of Lima: at once the metropolitan center of Peru and the melting pot of the country’s numerous traditional cultures.
Sun, sand, surf, and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience the perks of being on a warm-weather peninsula is with a frosty beverage in your hand and water views for days.
In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation. However, after LeBron James’ infamous declaration in 2010 to take his talents to South Beach, Miami residents rolled their eyes. The NBA superstar had just signed a contract with the Miami Heat – not the Miami Beach Heat.
You might think it’s tough to compete with the ancient sights and urban culture of Kyiv or to rival Lviv’s Mitteleuropa charm, but Odesa – Ukraine’s third-largest city and cosmopolitan Black Sea port – is catching up. Its string of beaches makes it the country’s number-one summer destination, while the burgeoning foodie scene offers an intriguing fusion of regional influences.
Sydney, Rio, and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. However, with so many amazing urban areas sprouting near water, it is surprisingly easy to catch a suntan – or ride a few cheeky waves – while enjoying the urban crawl.
The Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America—perhaps the world—and boasts a life-changing experience. Hiking the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu is both arduous and awe-inspiring. Four days of cold, pain, and exhaustion dissipate as the mist lifts to reveal the emerald peaks and terraced ruins of the mystical ancient city.
