National Geographicflipped into Travel7 hours ago6 of the top beer spas across the worldverified_publisherNational Geographic - Lucy GillmoreSoaking in a steaming vat of ale might sound unconventional, but it’s said to come with surprising health benefits. We explore the beer bath phenomenon to see if the hype is worth the plunge. Ancient bathing rituals have a rich and colourful history: Cleopatra famously bathed in donkey’s milk, the …
National Geographicflipped into Travel11 hours agoCould Heart of Wales railway line be the country's best-kept secret?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Oliver SmithTake a slow train journey from Craven Arms in England to Llanelli in Wales, passing bucolic farmland, sleepy villages and centuries-old castles. One spring day in 1963, Dr Richard Beeching published a document on behalf of the British Transport Commission, entitled ‘The Reshaping of British …
National Geographicflipped into Travel1 day agoWhat it's like to ride Sri Lanka's famed Kandy to Ella train lineverified_publisherNational Geographic - Lorna ParkesChugging through the Highlands, windows down, doors open, is the best way to see the country’s emerald interior unfold — and this route is often lauded as one of the world’s greatest train journeys. Boarding the Kandy to Ella train is a bun fight I hadn’t envisaged. A dog has strayed into the …
National Geographicflipped into Travel1 day agoHow to experience London like Bridget Jonesverified_publisherNational Geographic - Orla ThomasAs the latest Bridget Jones movie arrives in cinemas, explore the locations where the singleton’s on-screen adventures unfold — from London’s leafy parks to West End shops via a ‘blue soup’-inspired cocktail. Shot in the capital over the course of two decades, the four Bridget Jones films chart both …
National Geographicflipped into Animals1 day agoThese matchmakers will find you the perfect mate—if you’re an owlverified_publisherNational Geographic - Kate FurbyA small population of California burrowing owls is getting a helping hand when it comes to romance—from a team of devoted scientists. Modern love can be a struggle—even for owls. February is the beginning of breeding season for a small but growing population of burrowing owls in the San Francisco Bay …
National Geographicflipped into Travel2 days agoVisit America’s historic love motels before it’s too lateverified_publisherNational Geographic - Zoey GotoThe honeymoon period seemed over for Pennsylvania’s ‘love motels’ — until a new generation fell for their kitschy charms online. Viral snaps of heart-shaped baths and champagne glass whirlpool baths have reignited a modern romance with the retro land of love, offering a lifeline to its endangered …
