National Geographic Magazine – October 2024
Category Archives: Travel
Lifestyles: Living On A Narrowboat In England
Has radically changing their surroundings made them truly happier, and what can we learn from them? You’ll find out in our new series ‘Living Differently.’
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Inside Paul and Anthony’s narrowboat 02:36 How much does it cost them? 04:21 Tips for a lifestyle change
#DWEuromaxx #LivingDifferently #Narrowboat
National Geographic Traveller (October 2024)
Also inside this issue:
Bali: A long-distance hike through the Indonesian island’s forested interior
Ireland: Exploring the ancient landscapes of the Burren, County Clare
New Mexico: Meet the rangers protecting the US state’s wealth of parks and monuments
Morocco: Itineraries to experience the country’s bohemian cities, desert villages and more
Athens: A layer cake of ancient and modern, the Greek capital overflows with intrigue
Oxford: Rambling gardens and cosy bookshops in England’s ‘city of dreaming spires’
Cascais: Historic mansions, museums and moreish seafood on the Portuguese Riviera
Ticino: Mediterranean and Alpine cuisines intermingle in this southerly Swiss canton
Jamaica: The island’s best hotels, from secluded mountain cabins to intimate beachside escapes
Nature Documentaries: “Wild Thailand” (BBC)
Each episode of this compelling natural history documentary is packed with amazing wildlife. Giant bats, huge water monitors, a dazzling island reef light show and the creatures of Bangkok are just some of the delights.
River Cruises: Budapest, Salzburg And Bamberg
Video timeline: 00:00–50:34 – Salzburg 50:35–01:40:36 – Budapest 01:40:37–02:36:08 – Bamburg
Stroll the romantic streets of Salzburg, famous for the backdrop to the beloved ‘Sound Of Music’, to the historic town of Bamburg with it’s beautiful architecture.
Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – Sept/Oct 2024
Archaeologists Uncover the Real Story of How England Became England | Smithsonian
New research is revealing how the Sceptered Isle transformed from a Roman backwater to a mighty country of its own by Francine Russo
Photography: Shooting At Dinorwic Quarry In Wales
Dinorwic quarry is a large former slate quarry, now home to the Welsh National Slate Museum, located between the villages of Llanberis and Dinorwig in Wales. At its height at the start of the 20th century, it was the second largest slate quarry in Wales, after the neighbouring Penrhyn quarry near Bethesda.
National Geographic Magazine – September 2024
How to bring a 75-foot-long dinosaur back to life
A team of scientists and artists transformed a jumble of bones entombed in tons of rock into a towering dinosaur that will leave visitors to L.A.’s Natural History Museum wonderstruck.
What life is like when your brain can’t recognize faces
The common neurological disorder affects roughly 2 percent of the population. Author Sadie Dingfelder shares her perspective navigating the world with it.
National Geographic Traveller (September 2024)
Also inside this issue:
Sri Lanka: The Indigenous Vedda people are leading immersive treks in the jungled highlands
Valencia:Journey through the parks, wetlands and groves of 2024’s European Green Capital
Austria: Drink up the views from Carinthia’s lakeside restaurants and lofty mountain trails
Japan: Itineraries to experience the archipelago’s urban life, scattered islands and more
Miami: Explore the influences that have shaped Florida’s sun-soaked capital
Dublin: A guide to the Irish capital, from big-ticket attractions to intimate audiophile bars
Bay of Kotor: From medieval towns to national parks, this is Montenegro at its prettiest
Perth: The capital of Western Australia is fresh out of an unprecedented hotel boom
Plus, a Silk Road adventure in London’s British Museum; Spain’s Parador hotels unveil new tours; the global influences behind Guyanese cuisine; fine dining in Sorrento; the inside scoop on St John’s, Canada; canal boating trips in the UK; a bucolic escape in the Forest of Dean; the best autumn literary festivals; and portable kit for your next adventure.
We talk with author Oliver Smith on finding peace at Britian’s holy sites, and former astronaut José Hernández on reaching for the stars. In our Ask the Experts section, the experts give advice on digital nomad visas, planning a music-themed road trip in the US and more. The Info sets sail for Venice’s historical regatta, while Hot Topic explores the rise of tiger mosquitos across Europe and the Report asks whether costlier safaris really mean more money for conservation initiatives. Finally, photographer and writer Simon Urwin discusses capturing the otherworldly landscapes of Algeria in How I Got the Shot.
Travel: How Amsterdam Is Handling Mass Tourism
