Ryan Shirley (April 9, 2023) – The Italian Riviera, synonymous with Italy’s Liguria region, is a crescent-shaped strip of Mediterranean coastline straddling between the south of France and Tuscany.
Its eastern half, the Riviera di Levante, is defined by its rugged cliffs, turquoise coves and pastel seaside towns, including the colorful Cinque Terre fishing villages, as well as stylish resort areas such as Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure.
BBC Earth (April 9, 2023) – “The Rock” in Gibraltar is home to Europe’s only wild monkey, the endangered Barbary macaque. But these monkeys are competing for their habitat, as around one thousand tourists travel to their territory on a daily basis. Can they peacefully co-exist alongisde humans?
Animals are learning to survive and thrive in one very surprising habitat – cities. Join wildlife presenter Hannah Stitfall as she sets out on a mission to meet our new neighbours.
DW Travel (April 8, 2023) – Have you already heard about this bizarre building? The Atomium is one of most iconic landmarks in the Belgian capital Brussels. But what IS the Atomium? And what enigmas are associated with the structure?
Halfway between sculpture and architecture, the Atomium was designed and built for the Brussels World’s Fair (1958), for which it was the flagship building and emblem. Representing an iron unit cell (9 iron atoms) magnified 165 billion times, the monument with its unique silhouette has, over time, grown to become the symbol of Brussels and Belgium.
Drone Snap (April 7, 2023) – Genoa, Italian Genova, ancient (Latin) Genua, city and Mediterranean seaport in northwestern Italy. It is the capital of Genova provincia and of Liguriaregione and is the centre of the Italian Riviera. Its total area is 93 square miles (240 square km).
Shipbuilding is the major industry; other industries produce petroleum, textiles, iron and steel, locomotives, paper, sugar, cement, chemicals, fertilizers, and electrical, railway, and marine equipment. Genoa also is a major centre for finance and commerce. The port of Genoa leads all other Italian ports in volume of passengers and freight traffic and is the main source of city income. It handles imports chiefly of coal, crude oil, and grain and exports mainly of cotton and silk textiles, olive oil, and wine.
National Geographic Traveller Magazine (May 2023). The cover story this month takes a fresh look at the classic destinations of Italy, a country that offers enough for a lifetime of discoveries. From a coastal road trip through Calabria to street art tours in Turin and dining in the shadow of Mount Etna, we round up 21 experiences that cast the peninsula in a different light.
This issue also comes with a free Ecuador guide. Inside, we discover the country’s striking wildlife and landscapes, try the dishes leading its culinary renaissance and meet is creative, resilient communities.
Also inside this issue:
Madagascar: The communities and eco-lodges preserving the island’s rich, endangered habitats. Scotland: Canoe down the River Spey, the water of life for Caledonia’s malt whisky. Germany: Creativity, community and craftsmanship in the magical Black Forest. Kyoto: Turn up the volume in Japan’s cultural heart, where live music fills cafes, bars and historic houses. Cape Town: South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ is finding a new groove with edgy bars and excitinghotels. Punkaharju:Spend a weekend in the Finnish Lakeland. Napa Valley:Discover local produce and craft beers in the US’s most famous wine region. Mexico City:The Mexican capital’s hotel scene is booming in buzzing neighbourhoods.
Discover Germany, Switzerland and Austria – April 2023 Issue: The April issue of Discover Germany, Austria & Switzerland puts a special focus on the sustainable tourism approach of Berlin. While the German capital is leading in many areas, Berlin also knows how to reconcile sustainability and tourism in a clever way. We further travel to Bavaria to try out some adventure holiday option. Other topics covered are an interview with actor Langston Uibel, a special theme on art, culture and museum highlights, design and lifestyle trends, fashion items that combine modernity with tradition, great museums and destinations for a spring getaway, and much, much more.
Germany has much more to offer than just beer, pretzels and famous football teams. It is a paradise for artists as well as art lovers. Paintings, architecture, literature, music or design – the country’s art scene combines different backgrounds and cultural influences. The cities of Germany are home to numerous museums, galleries and theatres showcasing fine art and culture.
Germany’s culinary scene is one of the world’s best – for many reasons. Not only does the country lay claim to many award-winning chefs and restaurants, the sheer diversity of restaurants in the country is also one of a kind.
Nature on PBS (April 6, 2023) – From fall to winter, watch as Niagara Falls transforms with the seasons. “Niagara Falls“ premieres April 19, 2023, at 8|7c on PBS.
America’s oldest state park, open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, brings you closer than you ever thought possible to the grandeur of the Falls. Niagara Falls State Park is always the trip of a lifetime — any time of the year — making it “a park for all seasons.”
CityBika (Uploaded April 5, 2023) – A tour of London on a motorcycle, from the Natural History Museum in West London to the Tate Modern Art Gallery on the South Bank of the river Thames, passing through iconic landmarks of Central London
Attaché (April 6, 2023) – Our Brooklyn travel guide! I don’t think I’ve ever given Brooklyn the time and attention it deserves. I’m always drawn to Queens, and Brooklyn never got more than a side-eye.
That was dumb. Brooklyn is a huge borough with so much going on. Food, people, life. So to make our Brooklyn travel guide I went in with eyes wide open and this great borough did not disappoint. What a place.
DW Travel (April 5, 2023) – The Grand Canyon in wintertime can be a quite unique experience. Follow Eric and Allison from @Theendlessadventure to the US state of Arizona. The traveling couple shows you how beautiful The Grand Canyon National Park is even in a blizzard, with cold temperatures and on icy trails.
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