The Discoveries Of
In-depth, first-hand travel guides by Julianna Barnaby. Travel deeper, discover differently.
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Tri Sri Lanka review: the lake hotel wrapped in cinnamon
On a hill above Koggala Lake in southern Sri Lanka, a water tower clad in cinnamon bark rises over a scattering of villas with gardens... The post Tri Sri Lanka review: the lake hotel wrapped in cinnamon appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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21 Bolivian landscapes so surreal they look like another planet
Coloured lakes, other-worldly rock formations and stark deserts. Where does a lake turn the colour of blood? Which desert looks as though Salvador Dalí painted... The post 21 Bolivian landscapes so surreal they look like another planet appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Knockinaam Lodge review, inside the Galloway hideaway where Churchill and Eisenhower planned for D-Day
A getaway to the luxury country house Knockinaam Lodge in Scotland. The post Knockinaam Lodge review, inside the Galloway hideaway where Churchill and Eisenhower planned for D-Day appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Horse riding in Salta with the gauchos of Sayta Ranch (and why you’ll want to stay for lunch)
Make like a gaucho and go horse riding in Salta, Argentina. The post Horse riding in Salta with the gauchos of Sayta Ranch (and why you’ll want to stay for lunch) appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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The American Tourister Soundbox looks great on the carousel, but will it survive the trip?
Those vinyl-record grooves turn heads at every baggage carousel, but is there a properly good suitcase underneath the looks? This American Tourister luggage review puts... The post The American Tourister Soundbox looks great on the carousel, but will it survive the trip?…
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24 San Francisco landmarks worth every hill you’ll climb to reach them
Why is the Golden Gate Bridge orange rather than gold? Which prison island still lets you walk its cellblocks? And where in the city does... The post 24 San Francisco landmarks worth every hill you’ll climb to reach them appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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37 things to do in Tbilisi, including the hidden gems most visitors walk straight past
There’s a waterfall hiding behind the sulphur baths, a café-bar in a Soviet sewing factory and a cable car that ends at a lake. There’s... The post 37 things to do in Tbilisi, including the hidden gems most visitors walk straight past appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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16 travel accessories for women I swear by (that have survived years of ruthless cutting back on the gear in my case)
We’ve become so obsessed with optimising our travels that it feels like there’s an accessory for every single thing. These are the travel accessories for... The post 16 travel accessories for women I swear by (that have survived years of ruthless cutting back on the gear in my…
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23 South America landmarks worth every hour it takes to reach them
One of them is a salt flat so big and so flat it has been used to calibrate satellites. Another is a glacier that has... The post 23 South America landmarks worth every hour it takes to reach them appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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34 UK bucket list places that deserve a trip of their own
A beach in the Outer Hebrides that could pass for the Caribbean, a wall built to mark the edge of an empire and a village... The post 34 UK bucket list places that deserve a trip of their own appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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How to spend 2 days in Ottawa, the capital Canadians keep quiet about
Canada’s capital doesn’t shout about itself, which is exactly why it catches people off guard. Two days is enough to fall for it, as long... The post How to spend 2 days in Ottawa, the capital Canadians keep quiet about appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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H Hotel El Nido review: a vegan-friendly hotel with a rooftop for sunset
My H Hotel El Nido review: a stylish, vegan-friendly hotel in the middle of town, with a fully plant-based breakfast, mountain-view rooms and one of... The post H Hotel El Nido review: a vegan-friendly hotel with a rooftop for sunset appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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South Korea in October, when the ginkgo turns gold and the festivals fill the calendar
Warm afternoons, cool mornings and palace gardens on the turn: on paper, October is the month South Korea was made for. But how warm is... The post South Korea in October, when the ginkgo turns gold and the festivals fill the calendar appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Should you rent a hanbok in South Korea? Free palace entry is only half the story
Pastel silk skirts swish past palace gates, and every few steps someone is posing for a photo in front of an old tiled roof. Renting... The post Should you rent a hanbok in South Korea? Free palace entry is only half the story appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Why Tradition Resort Gurume, Andong’s village of rescued Joseon houses, is worth a night
Half a century ago, a handful of Joseon-era houses near Andong were about to vanish beneath a new reservoir. Instead, they were taken down, moved... The post Why Tradition Resort Gurume, Andong’s village of rescued Joseon houses, is worth a night appeared first on The…
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17 dishes to eat in South Korea, and where to try each one
Outside Korea, Korean food tends to mean barbecue, fried chicken and a jar of kimchi. In the country itself, almost every city has a dish... The post 17 dishes to eat in South Korea, and where to try each one appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Mokpo travel guide: a cable car over the sea and the streets of an old treaty port
Out on Korea’s southwest corner, Mokpo is a harbour city that once ranked among the busiest in the country and still wears its history on... The post Mokpo travel guide: a cable car over the sea and the streets of an old treaty port appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Aegibong Peace Ecopark: a DMZ alternative near Seoul, with no tour needed
On a wooded hilltop where the Han and Imjin rivers meet the sea, a glass observatory looks across a strip of water barely 1.4 km... The post Aegibong Peace Ecopark: a DMZ alternative near Seoul, with no tour needed appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Ride the Busan Air Cruise over Songdo Bay, then walk the Cloud Trail above the waves
A line of little cabins swings out across Songdo Bay, 86 metres above the water, linking Korea’s oldest public beach to a wooded headland of... The post Ride the Busan Air Cruise over Songdo Bay, then walk the Cloud Trail above the waves appeared first on The Discoveries Of .
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Haedong Yonggungsa, the Busan seaside temple a sea god asked for
Korea’s great Buddhist temples usually hide deep in the mountains. This one clings to a ledge of dark rock with the East Sea breaking just... The post Haedong Yonggungsa, the Busan seaside temple a sea god asked for appeared first on The Discoveries Of .