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Every year, a sprinkling of countryside escapes decorates my calendar like pixie dust and—like so many Londoners—trips like these fill my soul, clear my mind, and leave me returning to ‘real’ life with a lambs-spring in my step. City life can be exciting but is also full of stress. It’s therapeutic to retreat somewhere that offers blissful silence, a clear night sky, a watercolor sunset, and the best of British landscapes.Safia SakarchiSafia SakarchiI’m no stranger to the UK’s classics (some might say the clichés): The Cotswolds, CornwallIn my search for long weekends filled with idyll, I have been drawn to,…
Trails can have many features that will pique the curiosity of a traveler. From poison ivy to unique fauna, there are many things to look out for. An app can help you identify them. Outdoor hiking app AllTrails Recently, Google released a feature called Outdoor Lens that uses artificial intelligence to identify the surroundings of a hiker. The feature, launched last month, has a database with more than 50 000 plants and insects. The lens is able to identify different fungi at various locations. Outdoor Lens is Exclusive to AllTrails paid-membership tier, called PeakThe cost of the subscription is $79.99…
The East Coast is a great place to be in the fall. There are many places that claim to have the most deciduous trees or the most vibrant colors. But very few can match the feeling of the East Coast in the fall. fall in New England. Unknowingly, during a recent East Coast visit, I found myself on the Kancamagus HighwayThe Kanc is a local term. Unaware that it is one of the most beautiful and iconic drives in New England—and arguably, the nation—I returned home with stories of the narrow, tree-lined highway that cuts across the state of New…
I’ve been reluctant to link a holiday to any kind of rite-of-passage. I often refer to the holidays that were considered my honeymoon As a way to avoid the stress of these important milestones, some people refer to their honeymoon as “the holiday I took after my wedding.” When it came time to plan a babymoonI was (not surprisingly) unsure of the need for linking You can also find out more about the other Holiday to what will be undoubtedly the most important moment in my entire life. As I thought more about what a “babymoon” meant, I realized that…
I I don’t recall the photo being taken. I don’t remember the picture being taken. ScotlandIt was sometime in the 1980s. It has a hazy, warm and melancholy quality that you find in old colour prints. I’m wearing blue jeans, white trainers, an army surplus jumper – and am perched on a standing stone.When I turned 50, my mum gave me this photo. She found the photo in her loft. Some of these childhood photographs, souvenirs of visits with my grandmother to historical sites, have place names written back. This picture was a blank mystery. Though I didn’t recognise the…
Find stylish and affordable clothing travel pants It’s not easy to find stylish clothing that is affordable. petite-friendly pants Another option is to hem them. You’re lucky if you’re 5 feet 4 or less, as I am. It is rare to find a pair of pants that fits in the right spots and don’t require hemming. Quince has a great selection of pants for smaller frames, and they’re just in time for the fall. All of them are under $50. The brand’s fall collection is the first pair I will add to my capsule travel wardrobe. Ultra-Stretch Ponte Skinny Pants.…
The worst thing you can do is to hit the trail with hiking shoes Not fitting properly. You’ll soon be rubbing hotspots and avoiding the fall foliage because you have painful blisters. As an outdoor gear retailer for many years, I’ve seen how hard it is for people with wide feet find shoes. comfy shoes There’s a sea full of narrow shoes. I’ve heard horror stories and I’m here for help. I created this list based on the feedback of hundreds of customers who have wide feet and my wide-footed friend. You can find the perfect footwear for any outdoor…
Reformation’s wedding guest dresses These dresses are the ideal addition to your special occasion packing list. These dresses are designed for comfort and style. They’re lightweight and wrinkle-resistant and make packing easy. You can wear these dresses to a chic wedding in the city, or a bohemian beach A formal garden reception or ceremony is a good option. Reformation We offer a variety of options. every dress code. The brand combines sustainability efforts Modern elegance can be achieved by prioritizing eco-friendly garment care, recycled materials, such as regenerative fabrics and deadstocks, as well sourcing. climate-positive roadmap Packaging innovations. Prices range…
I’ve traveled to Portugal several times over the years, but on my most recent trip—which included visiting the wine bars of Porto and the sun-drenched cliffs of the Algarve—I found myself especially drawn to the fashion. Crochet was everywhere, in all shapes and sizes, including beach cover-ups and wide-leg trousers, as well as colorful knits. You can also find out more about the following: “Portuguese Girl” aesthetic, with its mix of texture, bold patterns, and playful color palettes, was one of Europe’s biggest fashion trends this summer—it blends coastal ease with vintage market energy, combining breezy fabrics and bright accents…
Dr. Beach recently released his list of the Top 10 Beaches in the U.S., and one popular Hawaiian beach came out on top—and it even made an appearance in The White Lotus. Maui, Hawaii’s second-largest Island, is known for its breathtaking scenery. plethora of beachesThere are many reasons to visit each of them. But when it comes to choosing the best, Dr. BeachThe official recommendation of, an expert certified in beach destinations and a coastal ecologist, is. Every year, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman—a scientist, author, professor. director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University—releases his list of…