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Destination InspirationSanta Barbara, California
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Santa Barbara, California 13 March, 2017 Words by Abigail Nelson Where? Santa Barbara, California Why now? Located at the base of the Santa Ynez mountain range just 95 miles north of LA, the south-facing beaches and token Spanish architecture has earned Santa Barbara the moniker of the “American Riviera.” […]
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Destination InspirationAarhus, Denmark
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Aarhus, Denmark 23 January, 2017 Words by Lucy Fegan Where? Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark. Why now? Aarhus has been named Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2017, so this contemporary-cool city is the place to go for a weekend break. Following in the footsteps of other Scandi […]
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Destination InspirationOsaka, Japan
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Osaka, Japan 16 January, 2017 Words by Lucy Fegan Where? Osaka, Japan‘s third largest city and home to over two and a half million residents. Why now? Located on the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, Osaka is the central metropolitan area of the Kansai region and […]
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Destination InspirationMalta
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Malta 09 January, 2017 Words by Lucy Fegan Where? Malta, a small southern European island 80KM south of Italy. Why now? A less obvious choice than popular European sun destinations such as Italy and Spain, Malta is somewhat similar to Croatia a decade or so ago, in that it […]
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Destination InspirationReykjavík, Iceland
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Reykjavík, Iceland 05 December, 2016 Words by Samantha Nicles Where Reykjavík, Iceland Why now Reykjavík – or 101, as it sometimes known by its postal code – is world’s most northerly capital and Iceland’s culture centre. Only a few skyscrapers give way to colourful buildings housing lively cafés, art […]
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Destination InspirationLa Paz, Bolivia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article La Paz, Bolivia 28 November, 2016 Words by Eliza O’Sullivan Where? La Paz, Bolivia Why now? La Paz is among the hottest emerging destinations for 2017. And if you think that’s a lofty statement, you should check out its recently opened Atix Hotel, resting some 3,650 metres above sea […]
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Destination InspirationHelsinki, Finland
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Helsinki, Finland 21 November, 2016 Words by Eliza Sullivan Where? Helsinki, Finland Why now? Located on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, this Scandinavian capital is surrounded by water on three sides – and it’s currently being touted as ‘the new Copenhagen’. In winter, the city and surrounding […]
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Destination InspirationSão Tomé and Principe
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article São Tomé and Principe 29 October, 2016 Words by Leonora Dowley Where? São Tomé and Príncipe, two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean that over the past 500 years have been: one of the main centres for the organised slave trade; the largest producers of cocoa in the world […]
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Destination InspirationMuscat, Oman
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Muscat, Oman 24 October, 2016 Words by Miranda Alsop Where? Muscat, Oman Why now? Wedged between the Al Hajar mountains and the Arabic Gulf coast, Oman’s capital is an Arabic city which retains its old world charm – a rarity among the ritzy, high-rise cities of the modern-day Middle […]
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Destination InspirationLake District, Cumbria
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Lake District, Cumbria 17 October, 2016 Words by Joanna Coates Photos by Joanna Coates Where? Cumbria or, more specifically, the area known as the Lake District. The land of of fells and tarns. Inspiration to writers, artists and walkers alike. Why now? Make like Wainwright and lose yourself within […]
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Destination InspirationMostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 10 October, 2016 Words by Miranda Alsop This article appears in Volume 31: The Freedom Issue. Where? Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Why now? Mostar is a place waiting to be discovered, a snapshot of Europe’s multicultural past. The medieval city is an assortment of Ottoman, […]
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Destination InspirationBled, Slovenia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Bled, Slovenia 26 September, 2016 Words by Melissa Epifano Where? Bled, Slovenia. Why now? Nestled in the Julian Alps, Bled is the perfect little resort town for those in search of an off-the-beaten-track breath of fresh air. It looks almost untouched by human civilisation with its lush green hills, […]
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Destination InspirationTallinn, Estonia
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article Tallinn, Estonia 19 September, 2016 Words by Melissa Epifano Where? Tallinn, Estonia. Why now? The capital of Estonia is the country’s cultural hub, blending medieval history of burnt sienna-coloured rooftops, intricate gothic churches and winding cobblestone streets with a contemporary edge in the form of skyscrapers, shopping malls and […]
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Destination InspirationWest Yellowstone, Montana
Home Explore Destination Inspiration Current Article West Yellowstone, Montana 12 September, 2016 Words by Jillian Guyette Photos by Jillian Guyette Where? West Yellowstone, Montana, USA Why now? West Yellowstone, Montana lies adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and is charmingly stuck in a time warp – here a small-town vibe mixes with old-school signage. You’ll find […]
