The voices shaping Barbados' future — culture, community and Caribbean identity
https://matadornetwork.com/read/matador-originals-barbados-culture/
These are the people shaping the Barbados of the future
#travel #barbados #caribbean
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Huế's hidden other side: jungle-covered imperial ruins and an abandoned water park in Vietnam's forgotten capital
https://matadornetwork.com/read/hue-abandoned-places/
Most travelers pass through Vietnam between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City without stopping in the country’s former capital. But it’s a city where the past is hard to ignore. Huế, about halfway between…
#travel #vietnam #abandoned
Europe's wildfires haven't killed tourism yet — but EU officials warn the risk is spreading
https://skift.com/2026/07/29/europe-fires-impact-tourism-france-spain/
Wildfires in France and Spain forced evacuations near popular tourist destinations like Bordeaux and Madrid. EU officials say risks could spread to other parts of the continent.
#travel #wildfires #europe
Vista, California's giant hummingbird mural by world-renowned spray-paint artist Chor Boogie
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-messenger
"The Messenger" is a colorful street mural created in downtown Vista by world-renowned spray-paint artist Chor Boogie (Jason Hailey), who grew up in the area. The mural features a hummingbird and an…
#travel #streetart #california
European ancestry passport guide: which countries grant citizenship through grandparents
https://www.travelandleisure.com/second-passport-grandparent-european-countries-12022433
Having a Grandparent From One of These European Countries Could Qualify You for a Second Passport Travel + Leisure
#travel #passport #citizenship
Kloster Eberbach: the 1136 Cistercian masterpiece where monks once sought isolation in Germany's Rheingau
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/eberbach-abbey-kloster-eberbach
Perched on a sun-drenched slope in Eltville am Rhein, Kloster Eberbach stands as a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture, founded in 1136 by twelve monks seeking isolation and spiritual rigor. The…
#travel #germany #heritage
Five great American bike rides under 25 miles: from New England seascapes to Rocky Mountain climbs
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/travel/us-bike-rides-scenery-trails.html
Whether you’re looking for a soothing seaside cruise or a blood-pumping Rocky Mountain ascent, these rides are perfect for a spectacular day trip.
#travel #cycling #outdoors
Tory's Den Cave: a Revolutionary War hideout in North Carolina's ancient Sauratown Mountains
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tory-s-den-cave
The Sauratown Mountains are known as the “mountains away from the mountains”; separated from the nearby Blue Ridge and once as tall as the Rockies, over hundreds of millions of years they have eroded…
#travel #northcarolina #history
Pilot Island, Wisconsin: the shipwreck-strewn outpost at Lake Michigan's dangerous doorstep
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pilot-island
A string of small islands stretch from the northern tip of Door County, where the warm waters of Green Bay meet the icy waves of Lake Michigan. The shoals surrounding these islands, combined with the…
#travel #wisconsin #history
Top Caribbean and Mexico destinations for adventure, wellness and elevated stays in summer 2026
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/summer-2026-travel-guide-top-caribbean-and-mexico-destinations-for-adventure-wellness-and-elevated-experiences-302836794.html
Summer 2026 Travel Guide: Top Caribbean and Mexico Destinations for Adventure, Wellness and Elevated Experiences PR Newswire
#travel #caribbean #mexico
How to become a Weeki Wachee mermaid: breath, ballet and serious underwater athleticism in Florida
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/weeki-wachee-mermaids-florida/
At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park becoming a mermaid requires breath, ballet, and serious underwater athleticism. Our writer signs up for mermaid camp to see what it takes to keep Florida’s…
#travel #florida #adventure
Nine California wineries where you can spend the night — full-service or boutique, all with great wine
https://matadornetwork.com/read/california-wineries-with-lodging/
Full-service or boutique, they all have great wine.
#travel #wine #california
Slow Swedish summer: kayaking the tranquil archipelago of Östergötland
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/jul/30/sweden-summer-holidays-islands-ostergotland
Small boats and kayaks connect the sparse communities and flourishing wildlife living on the thousands of islets on the Baltic coast At 5am on Arkösund bay, it is so light it could be midday. I slip…
#travel #sweden #islands
Chasing Lake Nakuru's flamingos as climate shifts rewrite East Africa's iconic landscapes
https://matadornetwork.com/read/lake-nakuru-flamingos/
For as long as most people have known Lake Nakuru‘s name, they’ve known it for one thing: a lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley so densely packed with flamingos that the shoreline looked like a single moving…
#travel #kenya #wildlife
August 12: the Perseids peak on the same night as the total solar eclipse — the year's greatest stargazing event
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-how-to-watch/
If there’s one night of 2026 to watch the sky, it’s this one. The post August 12 Will Be the Year’s Greatest Stargazing Day. Here’s Everything You Need to Know. appeared first on Outside Online .
#travel #meteor #astronomy
La Tour aux Figures: Jean Dubuffet's towering explosion of artistic imagination just outside Paris
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/la-tour-aux-figures-sculpture
Standing proudly in the suburban landscape of Issy-les-Moulineaux, just outside Paris, the Tour aux Figures is an oversized explosion of artistic imagination brought to life by Jean Dubuffet, a…
#travel #paris #publicart
Air India promised to cover a rerouted flight — then refused to pay the $2,000 bill
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/travel/air-india-canceled-flight-refund.html
After a cancellation and long delays, the airline offered to cover the cost of a flight on another carrier. Then it refused to make good on that promise.
#travel #airlines #consumerrights
Britain and Ireland's best rivers to explore on foot, bike or boat: readers' top picks
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/07/explore-britain-ireland-rivers-readers-travel-tips
Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite…
#travel #rivers #uk
90+ Million People Watched This Paris Hack - But What She Does After Is Going to Turn Your Stomach. Wait Until You See the Reactions
https://www.earthsattractions.com/90-million-people-watched-this-paris-hack-but-what-she-does-after-is-going-to-turn-your-stomach-wait-until-you-see-the-reactions/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FTravel+the+World%3A+Inspiring+Stories+%26+Tips
I love practical tips and tricks that can save me in various situations. Hey! I even share such tips on my site. But some tricks should never exist! …
#paris #video #travel
6 cool-water beaches for Labor Day: where to beat the summer heat with a refreshing dip
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/travel/cool-water-beaches-labor-day.html
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
#travel #beaches #us
Inside Disneyland's $800-per-hour VIP tour — why celebrities and royals swear by it
https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/i-spent-a-day-on-disneylands-800-per-hour-vip-tour-now-i-know-why-royals-and-stars-like-the-kardashians-love-it-214421372.html
I spent a day on Disneyland's $800-per-hour VIP tour. Now I know why royals and stars like the Kardashians love it Yahoo Creators
#travel #disneyland #luxury
Best eSIMs for travellers 2026: ditch airport Wi-Fi and roaming fees with these tried-and-tested virtual SIMs
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/the-best-esims
Whether you’re digital-nomading across Asia or hopping on a weekend flight to Europe, these virtual SIM cards offer cheap, instant data the moment your plane touches down
#travel #esim #traveltips
The four-step stackable travel skincare set earning a permanent carry-on spot
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/this-stackable-skincare-set-is-the-only-one-ill-travel-with-now
Space-saving, spill-proof, and with high-potency formulas – this four-step travel set has earned a permanent spot in our carry-on
#travel #skincare #beauty
Leon Bridges plays a private gig aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through the Alps
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/leon-bridges-just-played-a-private-gig-on-the-venice-simplon-orient-express-heres-what-happened
Grammy-winning soul artist Leon Bridges performed a set for a small audience aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, filling the Art Nouveau carriages with retro sound as the train wound through Alp
#travel #trains #luxury
Santnerpass refuge in the Dolomites: a spectacular eco-built mountain hut perched above the clouds
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/sep/18/santnerpass-refuge-mountain-hut-dolomites-italy
The Santnerpass refuge in northern Italy sits above 2,400 metres, reached by a vertiginous climb through the Rosengarten massif, and serves vegetarian cuisine in a setting that one writer compares to
#travel #dolomites #hiking
More Than 150 Tourists Arrived for Their Seaside Vacations in Italy. Then One Family Tried to Fix the Problem - and It Happened Again. Now a Much Bigger Name Is Being Pulled Into the Mess
https://www.earthsattractions.com/cesenatico-fake-vacation-rental-scam/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FEarth%27s+Attractions+-+Must+Visit+-+travel+guides%2C+travel+tips%2C+and+itineraries
There are a few nightmare vacation scenarios that I think we prefer to ignore. We know they can happen, but perhaps, like me, you tend to think they …
#travel #news #viral
One Problem Delayed an Entire Flight Until the Next Day. People Online Had No Doubt Who Was to Blame - and Some of Their Solutions Are Shocking
https://www.earthsattractions.com/porter-airlines-flight-canceled-toddler-seatbelt/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FEarth%27s+Attractions+-+Must+Visit+-+travel+guides%2C+travel+tips%2C+and+itineraries
I know that there are many reasons why a flight can be cancelled – from bad weather to crew problems, from mechanical problems to airport issues, and …
#travel #flight #news
72 perfect hours in Bath: the CN Traveller guide to Roman baths, Georgian streets and great food
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/how-to-spend-72-perfect-hours-in-bath
How to spend 72 perfect hours in Bath CN Traveller
#travel #bath #uk
Tourists Kept Hogging the Best Sunbeds. One Man Finally Fought Back - Then His Revenge Went Viral. But Other Fed-Up People Took Things Even Further
https://www.earthsattractions.com/tourists-kept-hogging-the-best-sunbeds-one-man-finally-fought-back-then-his-revenge-went-viral-but-other-fed-up-people-took-things-even-further/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FTravel+the+World%3A+Inspiring+Stories+%26+Tips
#travel #news #viral
Rock climber's guide to Moab, Utah: routes, seasons and where to stay
https://www.climbing.com/travel/moab-utah-rock-climbing-destination-guide/
A Rock Climber's Guide to Moab, Utah Climbing Magazine
#travel #moab #climbing
Valdivia, Chile: craft beer capital, sea lions on the docks and a German-influenced city with a famous submarine
https://matadornetwork.com/read/valdivia-chile-travel/
Valdivia has built a reputation as Chile's craft beer capital while offering visitors wildlife on its waterfront, a strong German architectural heritage and the unusual draw of a resident historic sub
#travel #chile #foodtravel
Eurostar launches direct London service to a beloved European city from December 2026
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/eurostar-launches-direct-london-route-to-this-beloved-european-city-from-december
Eurostar launches direct London route to this beloved European city from December CN Traveller
#travel #eurostar #trains
CN Traveller editors' favourite UK hotels for a spontaneous Bank Holiday staycation
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/our-editors-pick-their-favourite-uk-hotels-to-book-for-a-last-minute-staycation
These are the UK hotels we'd visit time and time again – or the ones we're longing to visit – for a spontaneous short trip away from home
#travel #uk #hotels
Islay beyond the whisky: distilleries anchor the economy but farms, breweries and chocolatiers are thriving too
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/sep/02/scotland-islay-whisky-food-and-drink-holiday-hebrides
Distilleries are the backbone of Islay’s economy and tourist trade. Thanks to their success, other businesses – from breweries and farms to restaurants and chocolatiers – are now thriving and adding…
#travel #scotland #whisky
Barbican Conservatory closes for three years — and Londoners can take home a rare plant cutting first
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/barbican-conservatory-plant-adoption
The Barbican is offering more than 2,000 plant cuttings to green-fingered Londoners as its celebrated Conservatory prepares for an extensive renovation
#travel #london #gardens
A veteran meteorologist's top US adventure towns where summer stays under 80°F
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/cool-weather-adventure-towns-summer/
A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably under 80 degrees—and are full of outdoor adventure. The post I’ve Forecast…
#travel #outdoors #summer
Best travel steamers 2026: tested picks for wrinkle-free packing
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/best-travel-steamer
I tested the top travel steamers – here are the ones I recommend for destination weddings and business travel
#travel #packing #gear
Sail back in time on a Thames barge in Essex — no sailing experience required
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/08/sailing-holiday-thames-barge-essex
You don’t have to be a sailor to cruise the estuaries of Essex on this historic craft. The skipper will show you the ropes – or just sit back and enjoy the ride In a darkened room in Maldon, Essex, a…
#travel #sailing #essex
Lithuania's Baltic coast: Palanga's white sands and the wild Curonian Spit — a cooler, affordable Med alternative
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/06/summer-holiday-lithuania-beach-baltic-coast
With great beaches, culture and nature, the resort town of Palanga and the wild Curonian Spit offer an affordable – and cooler – alternative to the Med The water off Palanga’s sandy white beach is…
#travel #lithuania #beach
Google Maps goes agentic: AI hotel search now draws on spatial context and personal itinerary data
https://skift.com/2026/08/07/google-brings-agentic-ai-to-ask-maps-hotel-search/
Google Maps is bringing spatial context to AI hotel search. Add personal itinerary data, and this becomes more than another AI search update for hotels — even before booking arrives.
#travel #ai #google
19 of the world's nicest hotels for under £200 a night
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-affordable-hotels
Sometimes you don't need the deepest pockets to find the most deeply stylish pads
#travel #hotels #budget
Bath's best restaurants: hidden bistros, rooftop dining and none of the tourist traps
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-bath
Where to eat in Bath, a world away from the usual tourist traps
#travel #bath #restaurants
Five writers on their favourite British rivers: paddleboarding, canoeing, camping and losing all sense of time
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/09/streams-of-beauty-five-of-the-best-british-rivers-to-explore
From the source to the sea, our writers share their favourite ways to immerse themselves in nature by paddleboarding, canoeing, camping, walking and fishing It’s early afternoon on an unusually hot…
#travel #rivers #uk
East Coast summer by public transport only: Long Island to New England by train, bus and ferry
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/travel/long-island-new-england-trip-train-bus-ferry.html
A self-described transit romantic set out to visit prime summer destinations using only public transportation. Would getting there really be half the fun?
#travel #us #publictransport
Skopje's brutalist Post Office: a bold slab of Yugoslavian architecture beside the Vardar River
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/post-office-and-telecommunications-center
The capital of North Macedonia is characterized by its pompous, classically styled buildings that line both sides of the Vardar River, further enhanced by numerous statues, some of them enormous. All…
#travel #northmacedonia #brutalism
Oregon's forgotten Cold War backscatter radar site: a relic of the era when both sides feared a surprise attack
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/backscatter-radar-site
By the 1980s the Cold War had been simmering for over three decades, and seemed likely to continue into the indefinite future. Technology had changed, however. Both sides still feared a surprise…
#travel #coldwar #history
Bentonville, Arkansas: mountain biking, public art and a booming food scene
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/bentonville-mountain-biking-travel-guide/
Bentonville ranks high on our top mountain bike towns in the U.S. But there’s more than bikes here. Our columnist Graham Averill takes us along to check out the public art, booming food scene, and…
#travel #arkansas #cycling
Phil Wang's Edinburgh Fringe picks: the comedian's favourite spots beyond the festival venues
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/phil-wangs-favourite-places-to-visit-during-edinburgh-fringe
Phil Wang's favourite places to visit during Edinburgh Fringe cntraveller.com
#travel #edinburgh #fringe
Group trip money drama: readers share their worst bill-splitting stories
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/travel/group-trip-finances-readers.html
Traveling with friends can be tricky. We’re curious how you manage financial friction — and how you make sure your besties settle up.
#travel #grouptravel #finance
Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto: where Baja's desert mountains meet a national marine park
https://matadornetwork.com/read/villa-del-palmar-at-the-islands-of-loreto/
Where the desert meets the waves.
#travel #mexico #resort