Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Three magnificent outdoor destinations in the US Southwest

Plus: Stay in an elf-inspired room in NYC this Christmas, The best gifts for travel-loving photographers, India's most beautiful stepwells & more -
 
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Tucked away near the New Mexico–Texas border lie three unique attractions: White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Visitors can climb to the top of Texas’ highest peak, journey 1000ft below the earth’s surface, or scramble up the world’s largest – perhaps only – gypsum dune fields.

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The best gifts for travel-loving photographers in 2019
For countless people all over the world, travel and photography go hand in hand. There’s nothing quite like focusing your attention on a new place, whether you’re capturing sun-kissed stretches of sandy beaches during golden hour or taking portraits of the smiling faces you meet while on an adventure far from home. With that in mind, here’s seven items any wandering enthusiast would appreciate.
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Why January is the best time to visit Lisbon
Looking for a fantastic off-season travel opportunity? Why not take a city break to Lisbon in January? It may be the coldest month with the lowest tourist traffic, but you’ll be able to appreciate a completely different side to the city without the crowds.
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A guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods
The Athens of America
From the country’s first university to the movement for independence, Boston has long been a city of innovation and learning, revolution and change.
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Why Phnom Penh is Southeast Asia’s new capital of cool
Phnom Penh has often struggled to be defined by anything other than its grim past under the Khmer Rouge. Even today the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek count amongst the most visited sights. Yet the Khmer Rouge fell in 1979; more than 70% of the current population is under 30, and they’re out to definitively rewrite the image of Cambodia's capital.
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Discover the highlights of Serbia
Located in the heart of the Balkans, landlocked Serbia has been a highly underestimated travel destination for decades. Travelers are now waking up to the vibrant city life and the spectacular untouched nature throughout this former Yugoslav country. Here are seven exciting experiences awaiting you in Serbia.
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India's most beautiful stepwells and how to visit them
Every great civilisation has contributed something special to the pantheon of world architecture. Egypt gave the world pyramids, Greece provided Corinthian columns, and India provided the stepwell, elevating the humble act of collecting water into an extravagant piece of public theatre.
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Channel your inner Buddy and stay in an elf-inspired room in NYC this Christmas
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. That is, at least according to Buddy the Elf, Will Ferrell’s joyful and iconic character from the 2003 holiday classic. And with the season nearly upon us, one company has unveiled an elf-inspired room in the heart of New York City that looks perfect for getting into the spirit of things.
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Discover the world's first marshmallow cafe
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this marshmallow-themed cafe and wonderland in Chicago, Illinois.
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