Condé Nast Traveler
The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne
Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.
BBC Travel
An epic Dubrovnik journey that ditches the crowds
Dubrovnik has long been one of Europe's most over-touristed destinations. Now, a new Camino footpath is revealing a different side of the city beyond its medieval walls.
The Guardian
No car? No problem! Six cheap family days out in England by bus
With bus fares capped at £3 and free for kids in August, it’s the ideal time for wildlife watching, woodland walks, world-class art and more Trips to waterfalls, gardens, galleries, medieval forests and prehistoric caves will make the long school holidays a lot more fun. To help families explore affordably, throughout August buses in England will be free for kids and adult fares will be capped…
The Guardian
20 brilliant UK family days out for summer
From 100,000 sunflowers in Gower and cosmic art in Galloway to a bat safari and messing about in boats, there’s enough here to keep you and the kids busy till September At the westernmost tip of the Gower peninsula, Rhossili Bay is a gloriously wide sweep of sand, backed by dunes and licked with waves perfect for bodyboarding and surfing. Wild ponies graze on the southern headland, while walker…
BBC Travel
The train ride to Dublin's surprising coastline
Many visitors don't realise Dublin has a coastline. Now, a newly expanded rail trail makes it easy to explore the world's only capital city within a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
National Geographic
Follow Winnie-the-Pooh’s trail in the real Hundred Acre Wood
A century after the honey-loving bear first wandered out of the imagination of author AA Milne and into the hearts of readers, Winnie-the-Pooh remains one of the world's most beloved literary ...
Atlas Obscura
The Jelling Stone Replica in London, England
Near Regent's Park, beside the Danish Church, stands a curious tribute to the church's Scandinavian roots, a replica of one of Denmark's most significant national treasures: the Jelling Stone. This rocky reproduction is a cast of the original standing stone erected in Jelling around 980 by King Harald Bluetooth. Created for the 1948 Danish Arts and Culture exhibition at the Victoria and Albert…
Atlas Obscura
Aphra Behn Statue in Canterbury, England
On Canterbury's High Street stands a statue of Aphra Behn, a woman who defied societal constraints and indelibly shaped the landscape of English literature as the first woman in England to achieve financial independence through her writing. Born in Canterbury in 1640, Behn went on to work as a playwright, poet, novelist, and even a spy during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. As the first female writ…
Atlas Obscura
Humphrey the M5 Camel in East Bower, England
After more than 25 years of standing in a field between Junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 in Somerset, this fiberglass sculpture has become an icon for commuters. Throughout the year Humphrey receives Christmas cards, postcards, and even seasonal clothing like Hawaiian shirts and Santa hats. So iconic is he that this fan mail can be addressed simply: The Camel, M5 Junction 23 and 24. Humphrey first…
Atlas Obscura
The Temple of Claudius in Colchester, England
In 43 AD, after the Roman conquest, the Romans' first colony and legionary fortress in Britannia (Britain) was established in Colchester. For the first time, bricks and mortar were used in Britain to construct new buildings as the town grew. The Romans named the town Camulodunum, and this name appears on early coinage (as ‘CAM’) as well as in Roman literary sources, marking Colchester out as Br…
Atlas Obscura
Kilmodan Stones in Glendaruel, Scotland
Located in the quiet village of Glendaruel in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland, the Kilmodan Stones are a collection of ancient Pictish stones dating back to the medieval period. These weathered monoliths, primarily composed of local sandstone, are adorned with intricate carvings and designs, including Celtic motifs and Pictish symbols. Believed to have been created between the 7th and 9t…
Atlas Obscura
Saint-Thibault Chapel in La Chapelle-au-Mans, France
On a remote hill in the middle of nowhere in southern Burgundy stands a small chapel. Nobody knows exactly how long it has been around and why it was built. What is certain is that it suddenly appeared as a ruin on plans and maps in 1672. For a long time after that no mention can be found. The chapel seems to have been forgotten again. Somebody must have renovated it, but nothing is known about…
Atlas Obscura
The Tax Screw in Berlin, Germany
The Rehberge in the Wedding district is a green space that was originally a dune landscape of the Berlin glacial valley ( Urstromtal ). Illegal logging after the First World War led to the silting up of the terrain, so much so that the Rehberge could even be used as a backdrop for a desert film during the silent film era. When the Rehberge was redesigned as a landscape park, first in 1918/19 an…
Atlas Obscura
Curry & Chili Imbiß in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is full of superlatives—bigger, better, higher, deeper, older. Being number one in some category or another is a sales-boosting unique selling proposition . If you say to someone in the Wedding district that they are " der Schärfste " (literally, "the sharpest"), this is youth slang from a bygone generation of the eighties for "the best, coolest, most beautiful, etc." At this place, whic…
Atlas Obscura
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum in Skelmersdale, England
The Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum is the creation of Darren Hesketh. While he was growing up, Hesketh started working on restoring coin-operated mechanical amusement machines and other such antique mechanical devices as a hobby. This led him to a career focused on restoring these machines, which has included displaying these restored machines in various locations across Northwest En…
Atlas Obscura
The Darß Front Doors Path in Prerow, Germany
Very special front doors can be found on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. These richly decorated and brightly painted doors date back to the 18th century. Since 2018, they are officially part of UNESCO World Heritage. In the small town of Prerow, you can marvel at particularly beautiful examples of front doors on a Front Doors Path. Fischland-Darß-Zingst in…
Atlas Obscura
COOP Anti War Cafe in Berlin, Germany
Among the Berlin oddities described in Atlas Obscura , the COOP Anti-War Café likely takes first place for sheer quirkiness and eccentricity. Rochstrasse is a prime location—Hackescher Markt and Alexanderplatz are just around the corner, parking is monitored 24/7, and the streets are lined with chic shops and restaurants. Then, sandwiched between two high-priced boutiques, "Wood Wood Men" and "…
Atlas Obscura
Computer Game Museum Berlin in Berlin, Germany
As of 2025/2026, Berlin is home to no fewer than 175 museums and collections. Among them are the temples of high culture—places where one can practically torture children—featuring dusty exhibits, endless explanations of cultural context, and, in the case of contemporary art, over-the-top essays on the intended "depth" of the works, ensuring the curators' 20 semesters of art history weren't in…
Atlas Obscura
Corrimony Chambered Cairn in Corrimony, Scotland
Corrimony Chambered Cairn, nestled in the Glen Urquhart area of the Scottish Highlands, is a striking example of a Bronze Age burial site, thought to date back more than 4,000 years. This cairn is part of the Clava type, a style commonly associated with the region, and it offers a glimpse into ancient funerary practices and beliefs. The cairn features a circular stone structure about 15 meters…
Atlas Obscura
Giant Finn Beneath Lund Cathedral in Centrala staden, Sweden
[ NOTE TO THE EDITOR: If this entry is published, please correct the geo header by replacing 'Centrala Staden' ('City Center') with ' Lund ' so that the place is properly included in the destination guide . ] - - - In the crypt of Lund Cathedral, two stone columns stand apart from the rest. A standing male figure grips one, arms wrapped around the stone as though trying to keep it in place. Aga…
Atlas Obscura
Whalley Abbey Gatehouse in Whalley, England
Whalley Abbey was a monastery established by the Cistercian monks in Northwest England during the Middle Ages, with construction on the monastery starting in 1296. The abbey’s two-story gatehouse was one of the first buildings erected. The lower floor has a vaulted ceiling and two doorways, one of which would have been used for horses and carts and the other of which would have been used for pe…
Lonely Planet
How to Hike the Path of the Gods on Italy's Amalfi Coast
Hiking the Path of the Gods is an activity nearly synonymous with Italy
Lonely Planet
How to explore the Appian Way, Rome's ancient highway
Follow the Via Appia Antica, an ancient road in Rome, with this guide.
Lonely Planet
22 things to know before visiting Amsterdam
Plan your time in Amsterdam with this guide to transport, etiquette and health and safety.
Lonely Planet
17 top things to do in Luxembourg
Compact Luxembourg brims with castles, wineries, art venues and city walks.
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Condé Nast Traveler
The Rare Magic of Spain's 'Sunset Eclipse'—And How to See It in August
On August 12, a first-in-a-century sight will grace the skies of Northern Spain.
Atlas Obscura
Lighthouse-Keepers’ Houses at Hynish in Hynish, Scotland
Skerryvore Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in all of Scotland. Perched on the rugged southwest coast of Tiree, Hynish Signal Tower and the former Shore Station were built in support of the gigantic lighthouse which stands 11 miles out in the Atlantic. Built between the 1830s and 1840s, Hynish served as the operational headquarters where workers were housed and supplies were dispatched to t…
Lonely Planet
A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris
Paris’ 20 different districts (called arrondissements), spiral clockwise from the center like a snail shell. Get to know them all with our thorough guide.
Lonely Planet
The ultimate road trip through Tuscany
Discover Tuscany on and off the tourist route on this 2-week road trip itinerary from Florence to the Maremma coast.
Lonely Planet
Where to eat and drink in Paris (according to a local)
Our local writer shares a selection of food and drink destinations that mix old classics with more recent additions that are strong favorites among locals.
Afar
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It
There are still hotels, cruises, and tours available in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, which will pass over parts of Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.
The New York Times
My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Venice
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city full of secrets and surprises.
The Guardian
‘Adventures with a touch of magic’: readers’ favourite family days out in the UK
From a boat tour in Northern Ireland to a farm with great ice-cream in Surrey, you share your top tips for day trips The MV Kestrel has been taking boat tours out from Enniskillen on Lower Lough Erne for as long I can remember. We were brought out as primary schoolchildren on a geography field trip and I was recently a passenger for a civilised stag party. It’s popular for a reason: the tour (a…
BBC Travel
'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers
Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.
Atlas Obscura
Porcelain Room in Aranjuez, Spain
Visitors to Aranjuez often come for its royal gardens and the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Yet one of the palace's most astonishing treasures is tucked away in a corner room that feels more like a theatrical illusion than a royal chamber. Completed in 1765, the Porcelain Room was the first major masterpiece created by the Royal Porcelain Factory established under Charles III of Spa…
Lonely Planet
"The Sound of Music" filming locations to visit in Salzburg
Cinematically beautiful Salzburg is even dreamier in person than onscreen, with settings that send your soul soaring.
Afar
From California to Scotland, These 8 Beaches Are Raising the Bar for Accessibility
Disabled travelers share eight beaches around the world where thoughtful design, inclusive amenities, and accessible infrastructure make it easier for more people to enjoy the coast. Accessibility ...
Lonely Planet
21 things to know before visiting Iceland
Ensure a stress-free trip to Iceland with these top tips on packing, geothermal springs, local etiquette and more.
The Guardian
Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more
Preston and St Helens were heartbeats of the industrial age, but their power faded. In the last of our series, we discover how their legacy is finally being celebrated Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-20 This double act of “Lancashire” locations is my final celebration of Britain’s bypassed towns. My native county has dominated my life of late , and one key question asked in these columns h…
BBC Travel
The rainbow magic of Italy's lentil bloom
Each summer, the plains surrounding a tiny Umbrian village are transformed into one of Italy's most photographed landscapes – all thanks to a humble legume.
Condé Nast Traveler
My Favorite Airbnb: An Idyllic Writers’ Retreat in Oxford, England
This dreamy spot was located just 10 minutes from central Oxford.