Category Archives: Travel

River Cruises: Budapest, Salzburg And Bamberg

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (August 31, 2024): Travel down the Main-Danube Canal and immerse yourself in a breathtaking European adventure, where every river bend reveals a tapestry of history and culture.

Video timeline: 00:0050:34 – Salzburg 50:3501:40:36 – Budapest 01:40:3702:36:08 – Bamburg

Stroll the romantic streets of Salzburg, famous for the backdrop to the beloved ‘Sound Of Music’, to the historic town of Bamburg with it’s beautiful architecture.

Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – Sept/Oct 2024

Archaeologists Uncover the Real Story of How England Became England |  Smithsonian

Smithsonian Magazine (August 27, 2024) – The latest issue features ‘Douglas MacArthur’s Australian Odyssey – Following the trail of the controversial general as he plotted his dramatic World War II comeback...

Archaeologists Uncover the Real Story of How England Became England | Smithsonian

New research is revealing how the Sceptered Isle transformed from a Roman backwater to a mighty country of its own by Francine Russo

Photography: Shooting At Dinorwic Quarry In Wales

Kyle McDougall (August 19, 2024): I’m back at Dinorwic Quarry, with the large format camera, for a day of exploring and shooting.

Dinorwic quarry is a large former slate quarry, now home to the Welsh National Slate Museum, located between the villages of Llanberis and Dinorwig in Wales. At its height at the start of the 20th century, it was the second largest slate quarry in Wales, after the neighbouring Penrhyn quarry near Bethesda. 

National Geographic Magazine – September 2024

September 2024 Issue

National Geographic Magazine (August 14, 2024) The new issue features ‘The Deep Frontier’ – How cutting-edge technology is expanding what we know about the undersea environment…

How to bring a 75-foot-long dinosaur back to life

A team of scientists and artists transformed a jumble of bones entombed in tons of rock into a towering dinosaur that will leave visitors to L.A.’s Natural History Museum wonderstruck.

What life is like when your brain can’t recognize faces

The common neurological disorder affects roughly 2 percent of the population. Author Sadie Dingfelder shares her perspective navigating the world with it.

National Geographic Traveller (September 2024)

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (June 11, 2024): The September 2024 issue features a look beyond Istanbul and the Turquoise Coast in Turkey to descend into the subterranean cities of Cappadocia, a feast in the blossoming culinary region of Urla, and a marvel at Edirne’s age-old oil wrestling festival. Plus, trekking in Sri Lanka, a weekend in Montenegro and a guide to Miami.

Also inside this issue:

Sri Lanka: The Indigenous Vedda people are leading immersive treks in the jungled highlands 
Valencia:Journey through the parks, wetlands and groves of 2024’s European Green Capital 
Austria: Drink up the views from Carinthia’s lakeside restaurants and lofty mountain trails 
Japan: Itineraries to experience the archipelago’s urban life, scattered islands and more 
Miami: Explore the influences that have shaped Florida’s sun-soaked capital 
Dublin: A guide to the Irish capital, from big-ticket attractions to intimate audiophile bars 
Bay of Kotor: From medieval towns to national parks, this is Montenegro at its prettiest 
PerthThe capital of Western Australia is fresh out of an unprecedented hotel boom 

Plus, a Silk Road adventure in London’s British Museum; Spain’s Parador hotels unveil new tours; the global influences behind Guyanese cuisine; fine dining in Sorrento; the inside scoop on St John’s, Canada; canal boating trips in the UK; a bucolic escape in the Forest of Dean; the best autumn literary festivals; and portable kit for your next adventure.

We talk with author Oliver Smith on finding peace at Britian’s holy sites, and former astronaut José Hernández on reaching for the stars. In our Ask the Experts section, the experts give advice on digital nomad visas, planning a music-themed road trip in the US and more. The Info sets sail for Venice’s historical regatta, while Hot Topic explores the rise of tiger mosquitos across Europe and the Report asks whether costlier safaris really mean more money for conservation initiatives. Finally, photographer and writer Simon Urwin discusses capturing the otherworldly landscapes of Algeria in How I Got the Shot. 

Travel: How Amsterdam Is Handling Mass Tourism

DW Travel (August 11, 2024): Loads of tourists go to Amsterdam. The real residents are frustrated with crowded streets, party noise and folks who come mainly to get drunk and/or stoned. We show you creative concepts the city and its people have come up with to master the situation.

Reviews: Remembering The Paris 2024 Olympic Games

CBS Mornings (August 10, 2024): After the Olympics comes the Olympic Museum – a site to commemorate the athleticism and sportsmanship that was displayed during the Games. Museum workers are already busy preparing for the museum to remember the Paris Olympics. Dana Jacobson has more.

Reviews: What Life Is Like At Cambridge University

DW Euromaxx (August 10, 2024): Studying at the world-famous University of Cambridge is a dream for many international students. So, what’s it like to study there? How much does it cost? And do Cambridge students have time for fun?!

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:24 Facts & figures 00:43 Application process 01:24 Fees & finances 03:15 Housing & accommodation 04:47 Student life 06:09 Tips & challenges

Euromaxx reporter Clare Trelawny-Gower takes you to her alma mater to give you the lowdown on how YOU could study at Cambridge. #DWStudyinginEurope #DWEuromaxx #Cambridge

Medieval Italy: “Echoes Of Popes & Power” In Anagni

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (August 6, 2024): Anagni, a medieval jewel in Italy’s crown, whispers the echoes of popes and ancient power through its storied streets and majestic cathedral. Its intricate Cosmatesque art and historical significance paint a vivid portrait of a city that has long been a beacon of spiritual and artistic heritage.