Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions While much of southern France closes its shutters for the winter, the fishing port of Sète comes alive. The...
Podcast Transcript One of the most common and versatile forms of energy in the world is natural gas. Natural gas is used for cooking, heating, electrical production, and powering vehicles. Entire economies are dependent on its...
Disney Cruise Line is introducing a second ship bound for Alaska and will return with even more sailings bound for the glacial landscape of North America. The Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder will both embark on seven-night...
From country houses and mountain chalets to seaside chambres d’hôte and cool city pads, our France travel expert picks her favourite boltholes Continue reading...
Podcast Transcript Depending on how you define it, there are about 193 to 200 countries in the world today. Over the last 100 years, that number has been constantly increasing. Sometimes, the number goes up a lot in short periods...
Podcast Transcript In the 1950s and 1960s, the British Intelligence community was rocked by a series of high-profile defections to the Soviet Union. These defections proved to be devastating to British intelligence during the Cold...
This list doesn't include all of the best beaches in Turkey, but it's an excellent start on your search for them. The post The Best Beaches in Turkey for Any Traveler appeared first on Leave Your Daily Hell .
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is proud to announce its first-ever SVG Sailing Week – the Caribbean‘s newest sailing adventure. This weeklong celebration of sailing, culture and maritime heritage is scheduled for April...
This quintessentially British lodging option offers room and board; the chance to hang out with regulars over pints of beer; and, if you’re lucky, an in-house ghost.
At the gateway to the Vanoise national park, new cabins make a great base for a wild winter retreat that’s laid-back but packed with activity The snow is deep and soft as we pad slowly forward, a muffled crunching the only sound breaking...
Working your way around the world as a digital nomad has its benefits. You get to visit many different countries while making a living along the way. However, sometimes the income requirement is high in Europe, making it hard to make a...
The creative genius of Victor Savall can now be experienced at Chocolate Corner by Savall in the newly opened Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in central Vietnam. The luxury chocolatier’s brand dates from 1892 in Barcelona and will now offer...
Recent attacks have made some travelers wary about attending outdoor celebrations, concerts and sports events. Here’s how experts say you can protect yourself.
Podcast Transcript Located in East London is the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Passing directly through the observatory is an imaginary line that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole. This line is significant because...
A centrally heated boat proves perfect for a quiet Pennine cruise but canal maintenance and stormy weather mean plans have to be flexible The ice creaked against the boat’s hull, slabs of it spinning out of the way. We weren’t in the...
In Montevideo, Uruguay, the nearly 14-mile waterside promenade La Rambla serves as an outdoor living room for locals. It’s also a perfect antidote to visitors’ winter blues.
As digital nomads continue to seek the best countries to visit, Opera invites ten lucky testers to try out a “hygge desk” in Norway. What does this mean and how can you apply for a free digital nomad trip? Read on to find out more. Test...
These days, our daily lives are filled with stress and we need to discover a renewed sense of wellbeing while escaping for a weekend of top-to-toe pampering. AvaniWell’s new signature wellness retreat packages are the perfect way to...
Podcast Transcript From August 1942 to February 1943, the Germans and the Soviets engaged in what would become the most brutal and bloodiest battle in human history. The battle took place in a city that probably had greater psychological...
A German couple who renovate abandoned wooden houses and rent them out offer a window onto a traditional way of life in the north of the country Cattle are lumbering home in the twilight, horse-drawn farm carts trundle by and shepherds...
Lodge manager and chef, George Newling-Ward, has once again transformed the food and beverage offering at the popular southern Thai ecolodge, Anurak Community Lodge. The lodge nestles beside Khao Sok National Park in the heart of...
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is one of the most captivating places in Iceland, whether or not you knew it existed before today. The post Iceland’s Not-Famous-Enough Glacier Lagoon appeared first on Leave Your Daily Hell .
Podcast Transcript The most significant event in American history was undoubtedly the Civil War. The Civil War was, of course, the result of the institution of slavery, which had existed for generations by that time. By the...