Bali: A long-distance hike through the Indonesian island’s forested interior Ireland: Exploring the ancient landscapes of the Burren, County Clare New Mexico: Meet the rangers protecting the US state’s wealth of parks and monuments Morocco: Itineraries to experience the country’s bohemian cities, desert villages and more Athens: A layer cake of ancient and modern, the Greek capital overflows with intrigue Oxford: Rambling gardens and cosy bookshops in England’s ‘city of dreaming spires’ Cascais: Historic mansions, museums and moreish seafood on the Portuguese Riviera Ticino: Mediterranean and Alpine cuisines intermingle in this southerly Swiss canton Jamaica: The island’s best hotels, from secluded mountain cabins to intimate beachside escapes
Monocle on Sunday (September 1, 2024): Emma Nelson, Marta Lorimer and Yossi Mekelberg on the weekend’s biggest talking points.
We also speak to ‘The Foreign Desk’ team at the Globsec Forum in Prague, and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent Petri Burtsoff joins for a roundup of the latest Nordic news.
Monocle on Sunday (August 25, 2024): Juliet Linley, Myriam Zumbühl and Florian Egli join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics.
We also speak to Monocle’s senior news editor, Christopher Cermak, on the highlights from the Democratic National Convention and get the latest news from Thailand with Monocle’s Bangkok correspondent, Gwen Robinson. Plus: Isabella Smith from Books & Company in Copenhagen shares the best new titles for autumn.
MICHELIN Guide (August 16, 2024): To help you to discover the French capital city, join us on an unforgettable 48-hour adventure through the City of Light! Start your journey on the vibrant Right Bank, exploring iconic spots like Montmartre and Le Louvre.
Cross over to the enchanting Left Bank to soak in the charm of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, with a visit at Le Panthéon. Indulge in a curated selection of Paris’s best, and create unforgettable memories in this culinary and cultural paradise. Paris is a city brimming with MICHELIN-Starred restaurants that elevate gastronomy to dizzying heights, and chic, stylish hotels that redefine luxury.
Experience the finest MICHELIN Guide restaurants and MICHELIN recommended hotels on both the Right and Left Banks. Dive into the magic of the City of Light with our exclusive two-day itinerary and discover all the recommendations to travel in Paris in our Travel Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/en/article…
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 Perth: The 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.
Monocle on Sunday (August 11, 2024): Colette Davidson and Francis Collings join Emma Nelson to discuss the latest news from Paris for our last programme at Maison Allianz.
We also discuss the technology of sportswear with the co-founder of Fusalp, Sophie Lacoste, and the former head of programming at La Machine du Moulin Rouge talks music and sports at the Olympic Games. Plus: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, checks in from Zürich, and we hear from our roving Olympics correspondent, Kieran Pender. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic 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.
CBS Mornings (July 27, 2024) – The Seine River is an integral part of Paris — and of the 2024 Olympics. Athletes in some swimming events will compete in the river, despite questions about if the river would be safe to race in. Jeff Glor has more.
For centuries, the Seine River has been Paris’s dumping ground. A billion-dollar cleanup is trying to make it swimmable again.
How the Seine River shaped the city of Paris
The history of Paris is inextricably linked to the river that flows through its center—from Neolithic settlement to this year’s Olympic games.
Meet the ancient goddess of the Seine River: Sequana
The opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics will take place on the fabled French waterway. But did you know it was named for a Gallo-Roman deity?
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 🐌
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