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This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Check out more travel inspiration here.The reasons we travel are as varied and varied as the places we visit. Some days, we seek out breathtaking natural landscapes and boundary-pushing adventures. Next, we crave the swankiest hotels and the liveliest nightlife. The biggest question in a vast region like North America, which boasts everything from rolling plains to mossy rainforests to towering mountains, is how to choose.Sure, something fresh has its appeal. In Detroit, for example, the long-awaited Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park project will…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Find more travel inspiration for next year, organized by continent, here.When we think about the destinations that most excite us in 2024, there is a sense of overarching possibility.The pandemic’s impact on our travels finally disappeared when the last region of Asia fully reopened its borders earlier this year. As travelers, we can now set our sights on the most remote adventures, dust off our bucket lists, and often return to the places we love and miss. The world remains an unpredictable and complex place…
If you’re planning a trip to Finland, there’s a good chance seeing the Northern Lights is at the top of your list. During the winter, Lapland, the northernmost region of the country, is known as one of the best places in the world to see its famous natural light show. As amazing as the experience may be, seeing the Northern Lights is just one of the many reasons to visit this Nordic country. Adventurous travelers and those who prefer fresh air to indoor activities will find Finland right at home. Also known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes,” the…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Find more travel inspiration here.At the end of each year, we look at what’s next in the travel industry and select the top destinations we recommend to fellow travelers around the world over the next 12 months. Our expert contributors name destinations that are currently on the rise due to a flurry of hotel openings, perhaps due to whispers of Michelin’s arrival, a shiny new museum, or a collective conservation effort taking root. These nominations make up the Best Places to Go in 2024, highlighting…
Written by Annabelle MurphyDeadly floods in Greece, wildfires in Tenerife and extreme temperatures in southern Italy during the 2023 summer holidays will make more people think about climate change, according to a study conducted by the European Travel Council. It became clear that people were becoming aware of the impact and their travel preferences were changing (and so on).advertisementThe survey, conducted quarterly by ETC, aims to measure tourist behavior so that national tourism boards can respond to preferences and trends. 14% of respondents (up 7% from the previous survey) cited “extreme weather” as their main concern.Climate change currently poses a…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Check out more travel inspiration here.This is the official announcement. Asia is back, brighter, bolder and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but it’s back in full force to remind international travelers of what they’ve missed.The continent’s vast territory is constantly laced with activities, and new experiences, events, and accommodation options await throughout the region. Sri Lanka has risen like a phoenix from the economic crisis and is responding with new food…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Find more travel inspiration here.This is the official announcement. Asia is back, brighter, bolder and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but it’s back in full force to remind international travelers of what they’ve been missing out on.The continent’s vast territory is always filled with things to do, and new experiences, events, and accommodation options await throughout the region. Sri Lanka has bounced back like a phoenix from the economic crisis and…
This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Check out more travel inspiration here.As we consider the best places to go in Europe in 2024, we ask our expert contributors whether it’s a flurry of hotel openings, perhaps the whispers of a Michelin arrival, a shiny new museum, or perhaps a collaborative one. We asked you to nominate destinations that are on the rise for a reason. Conservation activities are taking root. Across the continent, news has arrived that for the first time a sporting event will be held in Italy. Amazing Scandinavian…
Pickpockets, purse snatching and other petty crimes occur especially on public transport. There are many cases of theft from vehicles stuck in traffic jams or stopped at traffic lights. Armed robberies and carjackings are dangerous, especially in the suburbs of Kampala. Home burglaries can turn violent. To protect yourself from crime: Stay on high alert throughout Uganda Roll up your car windows and lock your doors when traveling Do not lock the doors and windows of your accommodation Avoid walking in remote areas or on dark streets at night Financial fraud exists in Uganda. If you have been a victim…
In his keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last year, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a significant shift in his country’s postwar foreign policy. Kishida argued that for more than half a century, Japan’s international role has been focused on “contributions primarily in the economic field.” However, since “Japan has a heavy responsibility to fulfill,” now was the time for the state to take on a more comprehensive role. Kishida spoke of growing uncertainty in the regional security environment, but did not directly name China as the culprit or openly question U.S. financial resources or involvement in…