Libya has the most deadly roads in the world, according to a study from the World Health Organization (WHO). With information from 180 countries around the world, WHO determined that low-income countries have the highest rate of road traffic...
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The travel booking website RoutePerfect.com has released data for the most popular European destinations visited by newlyweds, based on 900,000 holidays booked either through or on the site. According to travellers, the most romantic places for...
London, Paris, Rome: our readers’ favorite urban hotels are located in some of Europe’s most iconic cities. What does it take for a European city hotel to make a serious impact —to become as much of a destination as the city itself? If the...
High design and haute cuisine meet crackling fires and snow-covered vistas in these European winter destinations. Europeans have dreamt up many definitions of cozy. Denmark has hygge, a concept that evokes “coziness when relaxing with good...
For nearly 500 years, the emperors living within Beijing’s opulent Forbidden City dictated who could enter and leave. Well, the gates have opened, and tourists are pouring in to see it all for themselves. Attendance is up by 2.5 million since...
Chateau Mcely, the former home of the Thurn-Taxis noble family, is situated 55 km from Prague, surrounded by the St. George Forest and an English park.
VOLCANOES SAFARIS Operating in Rwanda and Uganda, with over fifteen years in the safari business, Volcanoes Safaris is an award pioneer in eco-luxury tourism. Headed by the ‘visionary conservationist’ Parveen Momam, Volcanoes Safaris is at the...
See them before everyone knows how amazing they are. Most travelers have probably encountered a UNESCO World Heritage Site in their journeys. A plaque may inform visitors of this location’s status as they enter or maybe it’s mentioned by a tour...
Feline Fields An indulgent oasis in the heart of the Kalahari desert Many miles from human civilization, The Lodge at Feline Fields embraces the golden hues of the dry savannah, creating an authentic but indulgent oasis in the heart of the...
One summer I had an internship in Denver, so I packed up my car in Berkeley, California, and made the drive alone. I stayed in a few motels along the way, kept my own schedule, and listened to a Nora Ephron book on my iPod. I loved it. I was...
Whether you have the money to vacation like a rock star or not, traveling is all about the experience. And while there are plenty of travelers out there who can afford blow-out vacations (we’re looking at you, Chrissy Teigen and Pippa...
Lessons Learned While Travelling in the Summer to Make Everyday “Ordinary” Life Extraordinary.
As much of the world is wrapped up with back-to-school season, travelers should take advantage of crisp fall weather and great deals around the world. And if the kids are in school, what better time for a romantic trip? Our list of the best...
Exploring the “lost city” of Petra, a walking safari in Zambia, a cruise to Antarctica: This isn’t your average trip. Take your family vacation to the next level with 25 destinations worthy of your bucket-list. Santorini If there were ever a...
Whether you crave culture, adventure, or simply kicking back on a beach with a cold cocktail, at least one of these islands is sure to be an ideal destination. And should you be willing to spend time in the air in order to land near the sea...
Sometimes all it takes to re-center and refresh your mind and body is a good day (or week—who are we to limit you) staring off into a tranquil blue sea. To help you find your inner peace, and catch a few waves and rays while you’re at it...
Tourist service infrastructure doesn’t sound very exciting, but a country’s readiness to greet visitors can make or break a vacation. In the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report, 136 countries are ranked on 14...
At the end of every year, we at Travel + Leisure are busy taking stock of the past 12 months and putting together the It List, our annual collection of the best new hotels around the globe. This year, the competition was fiercer than ever. The...
Expect plenty of warmth and hospitality in these congenial cities. “The locals showed us so much about their amazing culture, and welcomed us with open arms,” remarked one traveler about a trip to Auckland, one of the friendliest...
Lose yourself in color in these landscapes around the world, from pink lakes in the Caribbean to the neon lights of Tokyo. You can find color wherever you go, but there are some places that leave more vivid memories than others. If you’re...
The event was held, with kind permission of H.E. Helena Tuuri the ambassador of Finland, at the residence of the Finnish Embassy in Prague. The event was also held under the umbrella of Suomi 100 campaign that runs the whole year and celebrates...
We looked at safety rankings and accessibility to determine our list of the top cities for a solo female traveler. Three years ago, I sat on the wooden chair in the back of Randi Bjellands’ kitchen in Norway, waiting. And waiting. A gentleman...
These beach hideaways are understated, unexpected, and—at least for now—under the radar. Even for die-hard swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers, sometimes a day at the beach is anything but. You know the drill: too many people, too much noise, not...
From luxe adventure lodges to intimate inns to grand city hotels, these are the planet’s best places to stay. The farther, the better. That’s one big takeaway from this year’s list of best hotels in the world, as decided by Travel +...
Medieval churches, cobblestoned streets, and endless olive groves: head to these small European towns to discover a country’s soul. A few winters ago, my family and I checked into a restored 17th-century estate in the tiny town of Lower...
Angra dos Reis, Brazil Brazil’s visa waiver during the Olympics was a success for one big reason: it encouraged travel beyond the big cities. The tourism board hopes to bring back the waiver, and if you’re planning to take advantage, save time...
From the headlines, you wouldn’t guess that the Maldives is an excellent place to go in 2017. This island nation of just 375,000 citizens, spread across 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean, has come in for a tough reckoning of late, and not without...
The Letní Letná festival of New Circus is back and well underway in the Czech capital.
November 29th 2015, Prague Ten items of prestigious Kodl Gallery & Auction Hall Vltavín art auction held in November 29, 2015 was auctioned to help wheelchair people with a fantastic result – 814 000 CZK. Charity auction included 10 works...
Unmissable shopping opportunity Diplomats will change Hilton into an oriental Bazaar This year´s Christmas season will be opened by a special festival, which will take you on a journey around the world. The annual International Christmas...
Spanish novelist Eduardo Mendoza Garriga was presented with the Franz Kafka Prize, which the Franz Kafka Society annually awards for authors´ life work and which carries a reward of $10,000, at Prague´s Old Town Hall.
Festival of light SIGNAL took place for the third time in Prague this weekend. It brought 3 large format videomappings (one of which was 3D), 13 light and 5 interactive installations. The organisers didn’t measure the turnout this year...
The launch of Czech This Art at Royal Ahrend, 17 Charterhouse Buildings, Clerkenwell .
The twenty-fifth annual Prague Writers’ Festival will take place on the 7th and 8th of November 2015. Here is a look at this year’s programme:
THE 2015 CELEBRATING PRINT COMPETITION call for submissions call to artists of Central and Eastern European backgrounds TWO DAYS LEFT deadline for submissions: Friday, October 2 competition website: www.kadsny.com The second annual...
If history is told by the victors then the story of art is told by its famous movements and artists. But like all history there are figures and groups that flourish and fade, artists that grab hold of public attention but just as quickly...
We cannot remain silent about domestic violence.
On Monday 6 July the Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region will be exceptionally open as part of our commemoration of the 600th anniversary of Jan Hus being burned at the stake. From Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July, visitors to GASK – Gallery...
An exhibition of works by eighteen contemporary artists from the Czech Republic