Travel

In this program we explore North Wales, from towering Mount Snowdon to evocative medieval castles to grand Victorian promenades. We visit the castle-within-a-castle in Conwy, peek into 16th-century domestic life at Plas Mawr, go down deep in the Llechwedd slate mine, and up high in Snowdon National Park, then stroll through a “Beatle pilgrimage” in Liverpool.

Sutton is less well known than New England, but the autumn colours here are still spectacular, and the prices for lodging a lot less expensive. Sutton is a great little village with terrific restaurants, cafes and foodie stuff, and with 52km of marked trails where you can hike.

Head to the Cairngorms National Park and enjoy excellent food, local ales and malt whiskies in the Rowan Tree Country Hotel, three miles from Aviemore. Work off dinner and breakfast the next day at the Rothiemurchus estate: have a Segway adventure, try gorge walking, or go canoeing on Loch an Eilein, as the birch leaves fall and the rowan berries glow red. Or just put on your walking boots and trek into the hinterland. Enjoy the glorious views over the Cairngorms from Braeriach (1,296m), before the first snows of winter sweep in.

Late autumn is the perfect time to visit Japan: the humid heat and typhoons of the late summer and early autumn are replaced by warm sun and bright blue skies. The light showcases the forests of larch and beech on the mountains in the national parks. And even if you don’t leave the cities, the beautiful formal gardens Japan is famous for are at their loveliest. It’s a great time of year for climbing and walking too, as the temperature is just right. And October is one of the main months for colourful festivals, such as the Jidai Matsuri (22 [More]

For Scandinavia’s most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then we delve into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoy the salty hospitality of Norway’s historic capital, Bergen.

New York City is an international metropolis, which welcomes around 50 million tourists annually. In Manhattan’s Midtown are some of New York City’s most iconic symbols; structures like the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center, and the Grand Central Terminal. Times Square and Broadway provide New York City with near-endless theatre and entertainment choices. Fifth Avenue is one of the world’s best shopping districts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim are just two examples of New York City’s cultural collection. Central Park is the city’s green lung, where New Yorkers come to exercise and relax. The Reflecting Absence [More]

Most visitors to Tangier take a tour, daytripping in from Spain for a predictable series of experiences. But wandering through this delightfully disorienting town, at your own pace, is more fun. And to enjoy it with maximum understanding, you can hire a local guide.

London, the capital of England, has been an important financial, educational and cultural centre for centuries. This world city is filled with iconic symbols: Tower Bridge is a striking reminder of London’s rapid expansion during the industrial revolution. To the west of this, is the country’s seat of power, the Palace of Westminster. Opposite it stands Westminster Abbey. Perhaps the most famous of all London’s churches is St. Paul’s Cathedral. Buckingham Palace, located on the Mall, near Trafalgar Square, is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Another legacy of England’s monarchy are its Royal Parks, of which there are [More]

Honolulu Airport is world famous for the novel way in which it welcomes its visitors. A sweetly scented floral chain is placed around the neck of all those who arrive and the friendly smiles of the local people are irresistible. Normal routine is cast aside and dreams become reality. Honolulu is located on the Polynesian island O’ahu, in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean. It is the capital of Hawaii, The 50th American state. Surf and sun are Honolulu’s two main draws. Waikiki is the most vibrant downtown beach (swimming, paddle boarding and sailing are favourite activities). Ala Moana [More]

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline on the southern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula in the Province of Salerno in Southern Italy. The Amalfi Coast is a popular tourist destination for the region and Italy as a whole, attracting thousands of tourists annually. The Amalfi Coast is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural landscape.

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is situated close to the Great Southern Ocean. It is a compact beachside city that is full of churches, stone buildings and beautiful parklands. Adelaide is an old world city that attracts visitors for its elegance and romance.

Australia’s Gold Coast is situated in subtropical Queensland, an hours drive from the state capital, Brisbane. The Gold Coast is a fast-growing city of a half million people, drawn by the perfect coastline, incredible hinterland and sun-drenched lifestyle. Surfers Paradise is the region’s glittering resort, shopping and entertainment strip. Burleigh Heads is home to a stunning national park and some of Australia’s best surf. A little further south is Currumbin, a place where the bush meets the beach. The Gold Coast’s most southern beachside neighborhood is Coolangatta. only a five minute drive from the Gold Coast’s international airport. The Gold [More]

Ecuador is situated in the northwest of South America, directly at the equator, that gave its name to this land. This land in the Andes is the smallest country in South America. Hardly any other land offers such a great variety on such a small area. Ecuador attracts the visitors’ attention not only with its immense mountain ranges of the Andes but also with the absolutely white sandy beaches and fascinating animal world. Ecuador is a land of volcanos, too. It offers the opportunity to climb the 6000m high snowcapped mountain peaks without having to clear a path through dense [More]

The City of Monterey, California is a truly unique seaside town. Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy its scenic beauty, recreation opportunities, history tours and world-class events. Our next video hopes to help visitors navigate the myriad shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment options available here. Things to do and see: Monterey Bay Aquarium Walk the Path of History, with dozens of adobes, monuments, and museums Spend time in Monterey Bay by kayaking, surfing, fishing, whale watching and scuba diving Relax and to view diverse collection of wildlife from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Shop and dine [More]