Category Archives: Travel

Travel Guide: What NOT To Do In Paris, France (2024)

DW Travel (June 30, 2024): A tour of Paris with tips on ‘what not to do’…

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Don’t visit Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre after 9 a.m. 02:10 Don’t buy your Ticket for the Eiffel Tower directly on site 03:50 Don’t think Paris is dangerous 04:15 Don’t bother with cars or taxis 04:33 Don’t expect everyone to speak English 05:50 Don’t rush through the Louvre just to take a selfie with the Mona Lisa 06:49 Don’t rush from landmark to landmark 07:21 Don’t put lovelocks on bridges 07:54 Don’t be afraid to try typical French dishes 🐌

Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – July/Aug 2024

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Smithsonian Magazine (June 28, 2024) – The latest issue features ‘The Ancient Wonders of Berenike’ – Stunning new finds in Egypt reveal a critical crossroads between East and West….

A Buried Ancient Egyptian Port Reveals the Hidden Connections Between Distant Civilizations

At the site of Berenike, in the desert sands along the Red Sea, archaeologists are uncovering wondrous new finds that challenge old ideas about the makings of the modern world

Galveston’s Texas-Size Plan to Stop the Next Big Storm

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, engineers have been crafting a $34 billion plan to protect the city. Will it work when the next disaster arrives?

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How Coffee Helped the Union Caffeinate Their Way to Victory in the Civil War

The North’s fruitful partnership with Liberian farmers fueled a steady supply of an essential beverage

Greek Islands Tour: Symi, Rhodes And Kalymnos

DW Travel (June 16, 2024): A tour of the highlights on Rhodes, Symi, and Kalymnos in the eastern Aegean Sea, including practical tips on getting around, the best food to eat, and where to stay.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro, 00:40 Map of the islands, 00:48 Lindos, Rhodes, 01:55 Useful tips: How to get here, where to stay, language, how to pay 02:47 How to get around, 03:00 Beaches: Tsambika Beach, Rhodes, 03:26 City of Rhodes, music: ‪@ElectroKebap‬, 04:56 Symi, 05:24 Yialos, 06:23 Kali Strata, 06:53 Panormitis Monastery, 07:24 Seafood, 07:50 Marathounda Beach, 08:20 Kalymnos, 08:39 E bike tour, hiking, 10:05 Pothia, 10:30 Sponge diving, Koutouzi Sponge, 11:34 Vathy

Travel: Coastal Canada’s Vancouver Islands Tour

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (June 15, 2024): British Columbia’s Central Coast, is a region renowned for its remote and awe-inspiring landscapes. From beautiful coastal islands to towering glacial ice fields, there is much to be seen of the Vancouver Islands.

The documentary starts at Johnston Strait before moving further north to the Queen Charlotte Strait and the Broughton Archipelago, coming across stunning natural landscapes and historical sites of the First Nations peoples.

National Geographic Traveller – July/Aug 2024

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (June 11, 2024): The July/August 2024 issue features a look beyond California’s vineyards and glacier-carved national parks to savour its tranquil coast, home to laid-back surf resorts and wave-lashed islands harbouring wildlife found nowhere else on Earth with the Jul/Aug 2024 issue. Plus, high-octane thrills in the deserts and mountains of Ras Al Khaimah and a slow journey along ancient trails in Cape Verde’s elemental hiking country.

Also inside this issue:

Ras Al Khaimah: The Emirate state of mountains, deserts and coastline is now emerging as an adventure hub 
Cape Verde: The West African archipelago is prime hiking country, with ancient trails running through farms and mountains
Slovakia: The past is felt with every step in the central region of Horehronie, home to lush valleys and a diverse folk culture 
Peru: Unforgettable itineraries through which to discover the nation’s cuisine, culture and complex history 
Barcelona: There’s always time for one more cocktail on streets peppered with clandestine speakeasies 
Hamburg: Wedded to the water, Germany’s ‘gateway to the world’ has long welcomed the tides of change  
Danish Lakes:Dive into the waters around Silkeborg, where wild swimming spots mingle with fairytale forests 
South Devon: Award-winning wines, local rums and stellar farm shops in the south west 
Rome: Savour the Eternal City with a stay that incorporates its rich history, from secluded boutiques to grand palazzi

Plus, The return of Liguria’s much-loved Via dell’Amore; Ireland’s new national park; the story of Belgian cuisine; Tartu’s best hotels; a salsa-lovers guide to Cali, Colombia; Alpine thrills in Austria; a UK break in North Staffordshire; books for the summer months and kit for family trips to the coast. 

We talk with author Sophie Yeo on the legacy of ice fishing in the Finnish wilderness, and ranger Edward Ndiritu on the future of anti-poaching in central Kenya. In our Ask the Experts section, the experts give advice on planning a food tour in Malaysia, low-impact French hiking holidays and more. The Info peeks behind the curtain of the Edinburgh Fringe, while Hot Topic explores the state of travel in Cyprus 50 years since its division. After a look at the winning images of this year’s Photo Competition, photographer Ulf Svane discusses distilling the magic of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival for our June issue in How I got the shot.

Africa Travel: The Top Ten Places To Visit In Namibia

Ryan Shirley Films (June 9, 2024): Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. It is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes.

Travel: An Inside Tour Of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

DW Euromaxx (June 8, 2024): The Grand Bazaar is a must-see for visitors to the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. The market, Kapalı Çarşı in Turkish, is one of the oldest bazaars in the world and the largest in Europe.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is special about the Grand Bazaar? 01:30 What is sold in the Grand Bazaar? 02:31 What is the story of the Grand Bazaar? 03:51 How many people visit the Grand Bazaar? 04:08 What is a fun fact about the Grand Bazaar? 04:57 How do you bargain in the Grand Bazaar?

In our new episode of “Epic Record Setters,” we answer the most frequently googled questions about the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

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Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – June 2024

Smithsonian Magazine (June 1 , 2024) – The latest issue features ‘Inside Earth’s Newest Caves’ – Clues about early life emerge from Iceland’s active volcanoes…

Journey Into the Fiery Depths of Earth’s Youngest Caves

What Iceland’s volcanoes are revealing about early life on our planetand’s volcanoes are revealing about early life on our planet

This Doctor Pioneered Counting Calories a Century Ago, and We’re Still Dealing With the Consequences

When Lulu Hunt Peters brought Americans a new method for weighing their dinner options, she launched a century of diet fads that left us hungry for a better way to keep our bodies strong and healthy

European Journeys: A Tour Of The Rhine River

DW Travel (May 26, 2024): A trip alone along the Rhine, one of Europe’s longest rivers, featuring wild waterfalls, romantic castles and palaces, and the many legends about the river, like the Loreley. Wine regions, half-timbered houses and big cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf lie on the shores of the Rhine

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Source in Graubünden, Switzerland 00:34 Lake Constance, Germany, Lindau, Mainau island, Meersburg, Constance 01:21 Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, Switzerland 01:48 Basel, Switzerland 02:00 Strasbourg, France 02:34 Speyer, Germany 02:43 Ludwigshafen and Mannheim 03:05 Worms 03:27 Mainz 03:55 Upper Middle Rhine Valley 05:45 Koblenz 05:59 Bonn 06:26 Drachenburg Castle 06:42 Cologne 07:00 Düsseldorf 07:16 Netherlands, Rotterdam