From city guides to hidden gems, the Destinations category offers expert recommendations and personal stories for wanderlust-filled readers.
There’s something “darkly fascinating” about solo traveling to foreign contries, “especially in a place where you may not speak the language and you are unfamiliar with their laws”, novelist and executive vice president of Mystery Writers of America – Greg Herren describes it in an interview for National Geographic. According to Visual Capitalist, Latvia is …
The small, beautiful village Goathland has attracted visitors since the 19th century but its popularity grew after it became the filming location for the TV series “Heartbeat” (the village was named ‘Aidensfield’) and the “Harry Potter” movies (‘Hogsmeade’). More than that, the 70ft (21m) high Mallyan Spout waterfall can be reached by a footpath close …
Inspired by a legend, Robin Hood’s Bay village has a specific fairytale appeal. Located five miles south of Whitby and 15 miles north of Scarborough, the small fishing village is a true gem of the Yorkshire Coastline. It is picturesque, with quaint cottages, cobbled streets, interesting attractions and perfect for a cosy getaway. Once a …
The first thing you notice when exploring the City of York is that it is full of historic buildings and magic. One of the most well-preserved medieval shopping streets – The Shambles – dates back to Medieval times and it is one of the most visited streets. An open air slaughterhouse and meat-market, the most of …
According to Discover Yorkshire Coast, Ravenscar is trully an intriguing place, perfect for hickers and fossil hunters to explore, mostly due to its dramatic clifftop views and rocky beach coves. Up on the clifftop you’ll also find the popular Raven Hall Hotel, which was once the home of King George III’s physician, Dr Francis Willis. …
Based on the book by best-selling author Robert Harris, Netflix’s “Munich” spy thriller starring Jeremy Irons was filming in Liverpool, UK last month. The film is set with Europe on the brink of the second world war. Beginning in 1938, when Neville Chamberlain secured the Munich Agreement with Hitler, Munich follows two old friends who rush to …
The picturesque Mallyan Spout waterfall is an attractive place to visit when you pass through Goathland. The deep forested valleys provide stunning scenery and attractive walks for visitors. Hotels were constructed at both ends of the village to accommodate travellers who come to view the waterfall in the North York Moors. The trail leading to …
Known for its natural beauty, Alaska is home to 14 mountain ranges and one of the most wildly popular tourist destinations in the world. If you decide to visit it late August through April you will get the most unforgetable experience: the aurora borealis or northern lights. And the best part is that many hotels …
The Harry Potter’s Goathland Train Station from North Yorkshire, England became famous after being the filming location for Hogsmeade Station and the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Filming of the movie began on 29 September 2000 at Leavesdon Film Studios and principle photography took place at Goathland a few days later, on …
Cat cafés became tourist attractions in Taiwan, when the world’s first Cat Café was opened in 1998 in Taipei. Not long after, the popularity of the concept evolved in Japan and “Neko no Jikan” was opened in Osaka in 2004. In Scarborough, UK the only Cat Café is the Steampuss Cat Lounge, the home of 12 adorable …
Overlooking the harbour, Whitby Abbey is both fascinating and mysterious, offering some stunning views to those ready to explore the ruins. Dating back to around 657AD, the monastery was founded by St Hilda and it’s been a bustling settlement, a kings’ burial place, the meeting place of Celtic and Roman clerics to set the date …
