With a coastline stretching almost 1,700 miles, more castles per square mile than any other country, plus a fine industrial heritage and Celtic culture, Wales is packed with standout staycation destinations. Gower Peninsula Rhossili Bay, with Worms Head (Image credit: James Osmond / Getty Images) Stretching towards the west from Swansea, the Gower Peninsula was […]
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9 indispensable items for any music festival
When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Being prepared for anything an outdoor music festival might throw at you, from avoiding ear damage to staying hydrated in the blazing sun, is key to having the time of […]
Read MoreA Guide To Tokyo’s Most Unmissable Bars
Japan has a reputation for excelling at… basically everything in the lifestyle space — from onsens to hotels to food and drink. Talk to anyone who’s visited the country recently, and you’ll likely receive a quick “All of it was amazing!” Which I find pretty hard to argue with. I recently embarked on a nine-day […]
Read MoreWhere to see the solar eclipse in the ‘path of totality’
A total solar eclipse is among the most awesome celestial events you can witness, and millions will have the opportunity to do so on April 8, 2024, when one passes over North America. If you are not one of the lucky people living in its path, you can still make the trek to a better […]
Read MoreDresden: on the trail of a Romantic icon in Germany
Best known for his painting “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” (c.1818), the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich is a “German icon” and an “Instagram meme”. This year marks the 250th anniversary of his birth, making it a good time to visit the baroque city of Dresden, where he lived, said Oliver Smith in the […]
Read MoreFlower power: The best places to see blooms this spring and summer
Spring has sprung, which means cherry blossoms, bluebonnets and ranunculus are starting to make their grand entrances in gardens, parks and fields across the world. Tiptoe through the tulips or stop and smell the roses at these excellent spots to view your favorite flowers in full bloom. Where to see tulips Keukenhof is also called […]
Read MoreCheck Out The Second Episode LP Giobbi’s ‘All In An Airstream’ Travelogue
Following last week’s debut episode, global dance music superstar and activist LP Giobbi has released the second part of her three-part travelogue, All In An Airstream. Teaming up with DJ Tennis, LP Giobbi’s three-part docuseries highlights the duo’s 20-day cross-country road trip in (you guessed it) an Airstream motorhome. The tour – which made stops […]
Read MoreBest immersive experiences around the UK
Escape the everyday with a day out that engages all the senses. Here’s our pick of the best immersive experiences in the UK. Abba Voyage, London Opening in 2022 and currently booking until 2025, Abba Voyage is a virtual residency by the Swedish supergroup, with digital avatars of the four band members taking to the […]
Read MoreIstria, a jewel in the Adriatic
With its rugged coastline and green rolling hills, Istria is the perfect destination for anyone craving time spent in the great outdoors. Visitors to this heart-shaped peninsula in northern Croatia can go from sailing to hiking to truffle hunting in a matter of hours — with a break or two for decadent wine tasting. Here’s […]
Read MoreBest spas around the UK
Retreat, relax, and be revitalised by a visit to one of the UK’s best spas. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re indulging in tailored treatments for face and body, or simply soaking up the heat in a sauna or wallowing in the water. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath (Image credit: Gainsborough Bath Spa) Bath […]
Read More7 packing cube sets that make unpacking a breeze
Do Future You a favor and use packing cubes for your next trip. They organize and separate clothes, shoes and accessories inside your luggage, making it much easier to find your belongings once you arrive at your destination. Whether you are embarking on a short road trip or an epic around-the-world adventure, these seven sets […]
Read More7 museum exhibitions to see this spring
These masterpieces are having a moment. Renowned works from Michelangelo, Johannes Vermeer, Artemisia Gentileschi, Claude Monet and other luminaries will be on display at once-in-a-lifetime exhibitions opening this spring. Here are seven exceptional shows no art lover will want to miss. ‘Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment’ — Musée d’Orsay in Paris Claude Monet, “Impression, Sunrise,” […]
Read More7 groundbreaking museum exhibitions to see this spring
These masterpieces are having a moment. Renowned works from Michelangelo, Johannes Vermeer, Artemisia Gentileschi, Claude Monet and other luminaries will be on display at once-in-a-lifetime exhibitions opening this spring. Here are seven exceptional shows no art lover will want to miss. ‘Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment’ — Musée d’Orsay in Paris Claude Monet, “Impression, Sunrise,” […]
Read MorePríncipe: an island paradise off the west coast of Africa
Uninhabited until the Portuguese arrived in 1471, the equatorial African island of Príncipe has a dark history as a slaving hub and a “place of exile for the desperados of Portuguese society: convicts, heretics and outcasts”. Today, it is “poor but paradisiacal”, says Catherine Fairweather in Condé Nast Traveller, its verdant forests home to as […]
Read More9 bustling US downtowns to explore
As Petula Clark once sang about heading downtown, the “lights are much brighter there, you can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares.” And she was right! A great downtown — one that is filled with vibrant cultural spaces, a variety of shops and high-quality restaurants — not only draws a crowd, but also […]
Read MoreWe Asked Flight And Credit Card Experts To Name Their Favorite Ticket Buying Hacks
Every Monday, we share with you the best nonstop flight deals of the week from nine major cities in the United States. Every Wednesday, we share a roundup of recommendations of travel destinations from well-versed travel writers and globally touring artists to continuously add to your travel bucket list. But none of this would be […]
Read MoreHit The Road With LP Giobbi In The First Episode Of Her ‘All In An Airstream’ Tour Documentary
All in a dream. All in an Airstream. If there’s one thing we love at Uproxx Life it’s the intersection of music and travel. So when we heard that global dance music superstar and activist LP Giobbi was dropping her own travel docu-series, we were hyped. The three-part travelouge – “All In An Airstream” – […]
Read MoreScuba diving, sport fishing and six-toed cats: exploring the Florida Keys
For a true tropical getaway, head to the Florida Keys. These islands draw scuba divers, recreational fishers and beachgoers looking to take it easy. You will find a little adventure here, too — but nothing that can’t be done without a Mai Tai in hand! Here’s how to find bliss in the laid-back Keys. But […]
Read MoreBest story museums for families to celebrate World Book Day
It’s World Book Day on Thursday 7 March, when children across the UK and Republic of Ireland are each given a book token and are encouraged to go to school dressed as their favourite characters. For a change, why not celebrate World Book Day in a more active way, with a day out at one […]
Read MoreWhere To Stay At SXSW In Austin, TX — A Last-Minute Guide
PSA: We’re just four days away from the opening salvo of SXSW in Austin, Texas. Since its inception in 1987, SXSW has grown to become one of the largest and most influential events in the world — showcasing a wide range of emerging and established talent in the music, film, media, and technology industries. And […]
Read More‘We Could Be Heroes’ — Chasing David Bowie’s Ghost Through The Streets Of Berlin
This was Zach Johnston’s first article on Uproxx. Seeing as to how he’s become something of an institution around these parts, we decided to re-run it to celebrate his work anniversary. David Bowie’s death never really hit home until I attended the Tilda Swinton-hosted memorial at this year’s Berlinale [the year was 2015] and watched […]
Read MorePalau: diving in a tropical Pacific paradise
Set in a marine reserve almost as big as France, and with coral reefs in “glorious form”, the Pacific island nation of Palau is a dream destination for divers. Those wishing to explore the reefs, and the islands, might book a berth on the Explorer, says Stanley Stewart in the FT, a three-deck catamaran launched […]
Read MoreMesa, Arizona Is An Awesome Spring Destination –- Our 36 Hour Guide Shows Why
Heading to Phoenix? Take a travel writer’s word for it and skip Arizona’s heavily populated capital city for its nearby little sister — Mesa. Just 25 minutes outside of the Phoenix metro area is an oasis of nostalgic lodging, epic hikes amongst endless cacti, wild horses, and so much more. The downtown Mesa strip is […]
Read More7 refreshing sheet masks to use post-travel
When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. After a long flight, car ride or train journey, your skin likely needs pampering, stat. One quick way to hydrate, calm or brighten? Slap on a sheet mask and have […]
Read MoreBest staycation destinations in Cornwall and Devon
With hundreds of miles of coastline, postcard-perfect fishing villages and pasties aplenty, Devon and Cornwall make excellent destinations for a British staycation. Here are some of the top spots to visit. Watergate Bay This “vast stretch of sand” with “big Atlantic swells, and high sea-beaten cliffs” is considered by many to be one of Cornwall’s […]
Read MoreSpring forward this March at these 6 delightful hotels
Ready to put the drudgery of winter behind you? Step into warmer weather at one of these six hotels. Their locales are the perfect places to celebrate spring, from dry and mild Hanoi, Vietnam, to Dublin, Ireland, where the crowds are low but the temperature is rising. The Cove in Eleuthera, Bahamas The ocean views […]
Read MoreThis Petty ‘Bad Restaurant Revenge’ Reddit Is Straight Out Of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Have you ever wanted revenge? I’m not talking about hardcore John Wick-style you-killed-my-puppy-revenge, I’m talking about the petty kind. The sort of situation that sounds like a plot point from a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode. Maybe someone stretched out your favorite sweater, maybe they borrowed something and didn’t return it, or hell, maybe you just […]
Read MoreMexico City travel guide: art and design
Being in Mexico City feels, I imagine, like being in Paris in the 1920s, or London in the 1960s: at the epicentre of a new world. Art, design, music, fashion, food… Mexico’s thriving capital wasn’t named Time Out’s 2023 top cultural destination in the world for nothing. A high-altitude valley ringed by mountains is an […]
Read MoreAndaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya: luxury ecotourism meets Mexican flair
Along Mexico’s northeast Yucatán Peninsula, about half an hour south of brash tourist haven Cancún, lies the well-loved strip of Caribbean coastline, Riviera Maya. Halfway between the party central Playa del Carmen and bohemian beachtown Tulum you’ll find Mayakoba: a 600-acre oasis of lagoons and canals that wind through dappled mangrove forests, and slip out […]
Read MoreKuala Lumpur: a guide to Malaysia’s colorful capital
Kuala Lumpur gets all of your senses going. You’ll tour elaborate temples, hear excited chatter at the street markets and devour nasi lemak and roti canai. Here’s where to go to relish the sights and sounds of Malaysia’s capital. A melting pot of flavors Nasi lemak has been dubbed Malaysia’s unofficial national dish (Image credit: […]
Read MorePalermo’s swagger and scruffy charm
Set on a “glittering” bay against a sweeping mountain backdrop, Palermo is the most “adorable and underrated” city in Italy, says Stanley Stewart in Condé Nast Traveller. For millennia, the Sicilian capital was “central to a sprawling cosmopolitan world”, and it has seen a dizzying array of overlords, from the Phoenicians and the Romans to […]
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