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Probably not the vacation you’re used to. | Balate Dorin/iStock/Getty ImagesIt’s time to reassess your travel bucket list.Updated on Jan 12, 2024 at 10:29 AMThere are seven natural wonders of the natural world, hundreds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and countless towns and cities dubbed “the most gorgeous in the world.” But the downside of all those decrees and superlatives is that some of the world’s most stunning places are absolutely swarmed with view-wrecking tourists… and you’re among them.We’re not knocking those places: They’re definitely worth the journey, even if the thrill of seeing a singular natural phenomenon is diluted…
Roses are red, the Caribbean’s blue, there’s nothing more romantic than a getaway for two. While a home-cooked meal by candlelight or candy hearts by the handful are tried-and-true classics, if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day idea that really shines this year, think about booking a plane ticket instead of a restaurant reservation. Traveling with your partner not only provides an opportunity to experience new places and cultures together, but also to discover new sides of yourself and your sweetheart. When you’re thinking about how best to connect this February, consider one of these special experiences in beautiful locales…
We love every moment of traveling abroad, but there are many reasons to consider visiting destinations without a US passport.Maybe you’re staying closer to home this year to save money. Or perhaps you were victimized by a delay in processing your passport. Or maybe you decided on a whim that you needed to feel the sun on your face and your toes in the sand to temporarily cure your seasonal blues.Well, you’re in luck. No matter your reason, here are four places you can visit without a passport.Where can you travel without a passport?According to the U.S. government, Puerto Rico,…
Do you like traveling? Where have the things you loved gone? Where have you always wanted to go?Every year, the Times Travel section publishes a list of 52 Places to Visit. Here are some of the destinations our editor suggests visiting in her 2024.The Path to Wholeness, North AmericaFrom the beaches of Mazatlan, Mexico to the rugged coves of Maberry, Newfoundland, a total solar eclipse will blanket the skies across North America on April 8. This year, the moon will approach its closest point to Earth, resulting in an unusually wide and long-lasting totality.Paris, FranceParis is already one of the…
TEHRAN – The prestigious title of Tourism Capital of Asia 2024 has been awarded to Hamedan City by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF).This important declaration, designating Hameden as the tourism capital of Asia, was made on Wednesday by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), an international non-governmental organization working to strengthen relationships and cooperation between mayors and city managers across Asia. . At the same time, Hameden Mayor Masoud Hosseini shared the news at a press conference, acknowledging the Hameden City Council’s commendable efforts in showcasing the city’s tourism potential to a global audience. He commended the City Tourism Headquarters for…
3. New South China Mall Dongguan, China The New South China Mall in Dongguan, China, is the largest shopping mall in Asia, covering an area of 7.1 million square feet. However, its size has not matched its success, making it a notorious “ghost mall.” Its attractions, such as the canals and rollercoasters, remain, but are little used, as are the empty storefronts that fill its corridors. It is a relic of consumer culture, a grand yet abandoned structure. 4. Isfahan city center Isfahan, Iran In 2012, Asia’s fourth-largest shopping mall, Isfahan City Center, sprang up out of nowhere. Spanning 7…
Brown enjoying Mindil Beach in Australia. Samantha Brown Emmy Award-winning travel expert Samantha Brown is always on the go. The host of the PBS show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” which recently began its seventh season, spends more than 150 days a year crisscrossing the globe, exploring cities big and small. Forbes Travel Guide caught up with the Brooklyn resident on the train to find out more about the Midwestern city that captivated her, her favorite airport and the travel destinations she thinks about every day. Where should you travel this winter? Our first show is in Darwin, Australia. Everything…
January 11, 2024By Heidi Fuller Love, Features Correspondentsilk road samarkand(Credit: Silk Road Samarkand)Samarkand was a major center of Silk Road trade for over 2,500 years. Now, the Uzbek city has a large new tourist complex that hopes to reflect its former glory.With a muffled sound, wind-blown rain shimmers on the ancient cobblestones, making them shine like chickpeas in oil on Uzbekistan’s national rice dish, plov. Timurid tilework in bright turquoise, royal blue, and honey yellow gleams above the Kufic-covered gate, or pishtak, in the flickering light of distant streetlamps. “Shah-i-Zinda is Samarkand’s holiest place,” our guide, Katia, whispers as we…
Looking for an April getaway? The first full month of spring brings flowers to many places around the world, including the world-famous cherry blossoms that paint Washington, D.C. pink each year. There’s still time for snow sports fans to get in a few runs, but we have suggestions for travelers who are more than ready for sunshine and warm weather, too. Plus, a total solar eclipse will be visible from several North American destinations, so you should start planning now if you want to see this astronomical event. Here are the best places to travel in April 2024 in the…
<\/div><\/div>”],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Eight hours into an incredible show of jaw-dropping northern lights, the fatigue started to hit. What began as a calm evening—me and the resident sheepdogs of the Ilungujuuk Hostel admiring the last sunset of my solo trip through south Greenland—had morphed into an all-night aurora borealis bonanza that kept me on my feet, my eyes on the sky. I raced around the property grounds working my two tripods, hoping to photograph every shifting iteration of the intensifying lights: violet, lime, and cobalt ribbons reflecting off the fjord waters, an explosion of green tie-dye above…