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  Kloster Eberbach: the 1136 Cistercian masterpiece where monks once sought isolation in Germany's Rheingau https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/eberbach-abbey-kloster-eberbach Perched on a sun-drenched slope in Eltville am Rhein, Kloster Eberbach stands as a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture, founded in 1136 by twelve monks seeking isolation and spiritual rigor. The… #travel #germany #heritage

• Post #4497144

  Barbican Conservatory closes for three years — and Londoners can take home a rare plant cutting first https://www.cntraveller.com/article/barbican-conservatory-plant-adoption The Barbican is offering more than 2,000 plant cuttings to green-fingered Londoners as its celebrated Conservatory prepares for an extensive renovation #travel #london #gardens

• Post #4497043

  Five great American bike rides under 25 miles: from New England seascapes to Rocky Mountain climbs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/travel/us-bike-rides-scenery-trails.html Whether you’re looking for a soothing seaside cruise or a blood-pumping Rocky Mountain ascent, these rides are perfect for a spectacular day trip. #travel #cycling #outdoors

• Post #4496869

  Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto: where Baja's desert mountains meet a national marine park https://matadornetwork.com/read/villa-del-palmar-at-the-islands-of-loreto/ Where the desert meets the waves. #travel #mexico #resort

• Post #4487212

  August 12: the Perseids peak on the same night as the total solar eclipse — the year's greatest stargazing event https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-how-to-watch/ If there’s one night of 2026 to watch the sky, it’s this one. The post August 12 Will Be the Year’s Greatest Stargazing Day. Here’s Everything You Need to Know. appeared first on Outside Online . #travel #meteor #astronomy

• Post #4483156

  90+ Million People Watched This Paris Hack - But What She Does After Is Going to Turn Your Stomach. Wait Until You See the Reactions https://www.earthsattractions.com/90-million-people-watched-this-paris-hack-but-what-she-does-after-is-going-to-turn-your-stomach-wait-until-you-see-the-reactions/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FTravel+the+World%3A+Inspiring+Stories+%26+Tips I love practical tips and tricks that can save me in various situations. Hey! I even share...

• Post #4469267

  Oregon's forgotten Cold War backscatter radar site: a relic of the era when both sides feared a surprise attack https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/backscatter-radar-site By the 1980s the Cold War had been simmering for over three decades, and seemed likely to continue into the indefinite future. Technology had changed, however. Both sides still feared a surprise… #travel #coldwar #history

• Post #4469246

  Five writers on their favourite British rivers: paddleboarding, canoeing, camping and losing all sense of time https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/09/streams-of-beauty-five-of-the-best-british-rivers-to-explore From the source to the sea, our writers share their favourite ways to immerse themselves in nature by paddleboarding, canoeing, camping, walking and fishing It’s early afternoon on an unusually hot… #travel #rivers #uk

• Post #4469241

  CN Traveller editors' favourite UK hotels for a spontaneous Bank Holiday staycation https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/our-editors-pick-their-favourite-uk-hotels-to-book-for-a-last-minute-staycation These are the UK hotels we'd visit time and time again – or the ones we're longing to visit – for a spontaneous short trip away from home #travel #uk #hotels

• Post #4469175

  Nine California wineries where you can spend the night — full-service or boutique, all with great wine https://matadornetwork.com/read/california-wineries-with-lodging/ Full-service or boutique, they all have great wine. #travel #wine #california

• Post #4465582

  One Problem Delayed an Entire Flight Until the Next Day. People Online Had No Doubt Who Was to Blame - and Some of Their Solutions Are Shocking https://www.earthsattractions.com/porter-airlines-flight-canceled-toddler-seatbelt/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FEarth%27s+Attractions+-+Must+Visit+-+travel+guides%2C+travel+tips%2C+and+itineraries I know that there are many reasons why a flight can be cancelled – from bad weather to crew problems, from mechanical pro...

• Post #4444506

  Bath's best restaurants: hidden bistros, rooftop dining and none of the tourist traps https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-bath Where to eat in Bath, a world away from the usual tourist traps #travel #bath #restaurants

• Post #4444460

  Skopje's brutalist Post Office: a bold slab of Yugoslavian architecture beside the Vardar River https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/post-office-and-telecommunications-center The capital of North Macedonia is characterized by its pompous, classically styled buildings that line both sides of the Vardar River, further enhanced by numerous statues, some of them enormous. All… #travel #northmacedonia #brutalism

• Post #4444436

  Sail back in time on a Thames barge in Essex — no sailing experience required https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/08/sailing-holiday-thames-barge-essex You don’t have to be a sailor to cruise the estuaries of Essex on this historic craft. The skipper will show you the ropes – or just sit back and enjoy the ride In a darkened room in Maldon, Essex, a… #travel #sailing #essex

• Post #4444418

  72 perfect hours in Bath: the CN Traveller guide to Roman baths, Georgian streets and great food https://www.cntraveller.com/article/how-to-spend-72-perfect-hours-in-bath How to spend 72 perfect hours in Bath CN Traveller #travel #bath #uk

• Post #4444365

  Google Maps goes agentic: AI hotel search now draws on spatial context and personal itinerary data https://skift.com/2026/08/07/google-brings-agentic-ai-to-ask-maps-hotel-search/ Google Maps is bringing spatial context to AI hotel search. Add personal itinerary data, and this becomes more than another AI search update for hotels — even before booking arrives. #travel #ai #google

• Post #4442635

  More Than 150 Tourists Arrived for Their Seaside Vacations in Italy. Then One Family Tried to Fix the Problem - and It Happened Again. Now a Much Bigger Name Is Being Pulled Into the Mess https://www.earthsattractions.com/cesenatico-fake-vacation-rental-scam/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FEarth%27s+Attractions+-+Must+Visit+-+travel+guides%2C+travel+tips%2C+and+itineraries There are a few nightmare vacation scenarios that I think we prefer to ignore. We know th...

• Post #4430909

  La Tour aux Figures: Jean Dubuffet's towering explosion of artistic imagination just outside Paris https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/la-tour-aux-figures-sculpture Standing proudly in the suburban landscape of Issy-les-Moulineaux, just outside Paris, the Tour aux Figures is an oversized explosion of artistic imagination brought to life by Jean Dubuffet, a… #travel #paris #publicart

• Post #4430820

  Britain and Ireland's best rivers to explore on foot, bike or boat: readers' top picks https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/07/explore-britain-ireland-rivers-readers-travel-tips Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite… #travel #rivers #uk

• Post #4415526

  Phil Wang's Edinburgh Fringe picks: the comedian's favourite spots beyond the festival venues https://www.cntraveller.com/article/phil-wangs-favourite-places-to-visit-during-edinburgh-fringe Phil Wang's favourite places to visit during Edinburgh Fringe cntraveller.com #travel #edinburgh #fringe

• Post #4415489

  Lithuania's Baltic coast: Palanga's white sands and the wild Curonian Spit — a cooler, affordable Med alternative https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/06/summer-holiday-lithuania-beach-baltic-coast With great beaches, culture and nature, the resort town of Palanga and the wild Curonian Spit offer an affordable – and cooler – alternative to the Med The water off Palanga’s sandy white beach is… #travel #lithuania #beach

• Post #4415370

  Vista, California's giant hummingbird mural by world-renowned spray-paint artist Chor Boogie https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-messenger "The Messenger" is a colorful street mural created in downtown Vista by world-renowned spray-paint artist Chor Boogie (Jason Hailey), who grew up in the area. The mural features a hummingbird and an… #travel #streetart #california

• Post #4415364

  The four-step stackable travel skincare set earning a permanent carry-on spot https://www.cntraveller.com/article/this-stackable-skincare-set-is-the-only-one-ill-travel-with-now Space-saving, spill-proof, and with high-potency formulas – this four-step travel set has earned a permanent spot in our carry-on #travel #skincare #beauty

• Post #4413668

  Tourists Kept Hogging the Best Sunbeds. One Man Finally Fought Back - Then His Revenge Went Viral. But Other Fed-Up People Took Things Even Further https://www.earthsattractions.com/tourists-kept-hogging-the-best-sunbeds-one-man-finally-fought-back-then-his-revenge-went-viral-but-other-fed-up-people-took-things-even-further/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FTravel+the+World%3A+Inspiring+Stories+%26+Tips #travel #news #viral

• Post #4263405

  Schönbrunn vs Hofburg vs Belvedere: Which Vienna Palace Should You Visit? https://www.earthsattractions.com/schonbrunn-vs-hofburg-vs-belvedere/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=VioletaLore77bf%2Fmagazine%2FEarth%27s+Attractions+-+Must+Visit+-+travel+guides%2C+travel+tips%2C+and+itineraries Vienna is an amazing city for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts and art lovers. There are so many impressive Vienna landmarks, palaces, … #vienna #austria #travel

• Post #4263404

  I Drove Every Mile of Puglia, Italy — These Are the Places I’d Return To Again and Again https://gotravelitalynow.com/destinations/puglia/best-places-to-visit-in-puglia/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Milijana_%2Fmagazine%2FWorld+Travel+Connector #gotravelitalynow #puglia #italy

• Post #4263403

  From Venice to Sicily, these are Italy’s most exciting new hotels https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/hotels/best-new-hotels-italy?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=wallpapermag/magazine/Wallpaper* An Italian summer holiday can feel like familiar territory: centuries-old palazzi, leisurely aperitivi and endless Mediterranean sunsets. Yet this year’s crop of hotel openings and restorations proves there’s still plenty of room for reinvention. From painstaking renovations that breathe new life...

• Post #4263402

  Inside Disneyland's $800-per-hour VIP tour — why celebrities and royals swear by it https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/i-spent-a-day-on-disneylands-800-per-hour-vip-tour-now-i-know-why-royals-and-stars-like-the-kardashians-love-it-214421372.html I spent a day on Disneyland's $800-per-hour VIP tour. Now I know why royals and stars like the Kardashians love it Yahoo Creators #travel #disneyland #luxury

• Post #4263401

  19 of the world's nicest hotels for under £200 a night https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-affordable-hotels Sometimes you don't need the deepest pockets to find the most deeply stylish pads #travel #hotels #budget

• Post #4263400

  Air India promised to cover a rerouted flight — then refused to pay the $2,000 bill https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/travel/air-india-canceled-flight-refund.html After a cancellation and long delays, the airline offered to cover the cost of a flight on another carrier. Then it refused to make good on that promise. #travel #airlines #consumerrights