Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Drive your imagination: US road trips inspired by TV and movies

Plus: Where to see penguins in the wild, The philosopher's guide to fighting your Big Trip fears, Just back from: Djibouti, The six sestieri: a guide to Venice's neighborhoods, Featured story from our Trips app: Sintra, Portugal & more -
 
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Thanks to Hollywood’s use of American landscapes to represent everywhere on Earth and the rest of the universe, you can turn almost any show or movie into a US road trip. Here are a few examples to set you off in the right direction.
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Where to see penguins in the wild
You don't have to travel to the frozen wilderness of Antarctica to see these wonderful creatures – here's where to observe them in the wild, from Argentina to New Zealand.
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The philosopher's guide to fighting your Big Trip fears
Staring into the unknown of that first Big Trip can be enough to make you accidently-on-purpose lose your passport and make for the safety of the couch. But with these worldly philosophies in your back pocket, you're sure to hit the ground running.
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Feast on the Wild Atlantic Way
From north to south, hit the brakes at epicurean highlights – think artisanal cheeses and fresh seafood – along Ireland’s unparalleled drive.
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Just back from: Djibouti
Lonely Planet Trailblazer Peter Watson is just back from an epic trip to Djibouti, where he had an incredible experience exploring off-the-beaten-track landscapes, stayed in a traditional Afar camp and swam with whale sharks.
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The six sestieri: a guide to Venice’s neighborhoods
At first glance this compact, cultural powerhouse may seem impenetrable, but scratch the surface and you'll soon discover the subtle idiosyncrasies of Venice's six diverse districts.
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Secrets of southern Egypt's tombs and temples
Follow the River Nile as it snakes south through the Sahara to uncover the mysteries of its marvelous tombs and temples, and decipher the riddles of the anicent Egyptians.
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Featured story from our Trips app: Sintra, Portugal
Dan James day trips from Lisbon to explore Sintra's distinctive and architecturally astounding palaces.
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