While Instagram has long been the hotspot for influencers posting their luxurious travels to faraway destinations, TikTok is slowly dominating this space. The hashtag for "travel" videos has amassed over 220 billion views.
12.10.2023 - 11:29 / nationalgeographic.com
The UK’s most famous breakfast is undoubtedly the fry-up, but what it involves depends a lot on where you have it, with the core quartet of eggs, bacon, sausages and black pudding served up alongside numerous regional additions: fried bread or bubble and squeak in England; square sausage, tattie scones and white pudding or haggis in Scotland; cockles and laverbread and a fried slice in Wales; and potato and soda breads in Northern Ireland. But this, of course, isn’t the whole story, and from Turkish eggs to French toast, there’s never been a bigger choice for those heading out for breakfast. Here's our pick of the best ways to start your day.
Shetland star Alison O’Donnell says she left a bit of her heart in this cafe overlooking Bressay Sound — and at breakfast time, it’s easy to see why. The islands’ distance from mainland Scotland is reflected on the plate; rather than the usual Lorne sausage, the local fry features sassermaet, a juicy beef patty that’s one of the few British products to feature in Slow Food’s Ark of Taste collection of culturally important foodstuffs. Small breakfast, £8.75.
Hog’s pudding, a boldly spiced white pudding, is a West Country speciality that’s rarely seen these days, so it’s worth ordering if you do find it on the menu. And you won’t find it done much better than at award-winning Cornish chef Jeffrey Robinson’s new venture a short ferry ride from Falmouth, where it shares the plate with Cornish new potatoes and homemade sourdough toast as well as the usual sausage, eggs and bacon. Full Cornish, £12.
Climbing up Calton Hill should be good preparation for a breakfast tray so crowded with delicious things that it’s hard to know where to begin — though traditionalists should be warned that this elegant space, from the team behind the feted Gardener’s Cottage, is a tattie scone-free zone. Instead, expect cured meat, smoked salmon, cheese, Edinburgh honey, sourdough and boiled eggs, all enjoyed while admiring what’s almost certainly the best view in the city. Continental tray, £16.
An Ulster fry is distinguished from the cooked breakfasts of Great Britain by its joyfully free hand with the carbohydrates — not only should it involve both potato bread and buttermilk soda farls, (preferably cooked in bacon fat) but, more often than not, it’s served with toast on the side, too, or, if you’re in Belfast’s St George’s Market, sandwiched between two hefty slices of Belfast bap. The crusty roll is a local institution — see how much you can fit inside. Belfast breakfast bap from £4.
Hummus eggs, the perennially popular signature dish at this hip Gosforth cafe, is a mash up of British and Middle Eastern breakfast traditions. The hummus, which is made in-house every morning, is paired
While Instagram has long been the hotspot for influencers posting their luxurious travels to faraway destinations, TikTok is slowly dominating this space. The hashtag for "travel" videos has amassed over 220 billion views.
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While accepting one of the many Oscars he received for the film Parasite at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, South Korean director Bong Joon Ho advised that Americans would do well to “overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles” in order to discover an even broader swatch of amazing films than already available at our fingertips. Indeed, subtitles are nothing to be afraid of—but that doesn’t mean the movies they caption can’t be scary themselves. Amongst our editorial staff, in fact, there’s a consensus that foreign horror productions are actually much more terrifying than those produced stateside—bolder, bloodier, darkly funnier, and more haunting for their willingness to leave questions unanswered.
There are plenty of dazzling luxury resorts in the Caribbean, but people who like to fly private often like to stay private on vacation. One of those dreamy, secluded getaways is Villa Papillon in Antigua. Listed for $9.5 million, the 9,700-square-foot villa is located at the tip of Reed’s point, overlooking the water. For $8,000 to $12,000 a night (depending on the week), the villa can accommodate up to 12 people—but expect to spend your time on the vast terrace (on a clear day, you can see to Nevis and St. Kitts) or in the infinity pool.
In a city known for its wealth of food options, you might be surprised to learn that one of the best meals you’ll have in London – or, perhaps, anywhere – is dinner at Nipa Thai in the Royal Lancaster London. Two months later, my husband and I are still talking about it – and the rest of our luxurious two night stay in this gem of a hotel.
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The Rock of Cashel, a medieval stronghold that once served as the seat of Ireland’s kings, is undeniably magnificent. Perched high on an outcrop overlooking lush Tipperary farmland, its round towers, high crosses and 13th-century Gothic cathedral attract a steady stream of visitors. But it’s not the only Irish castle or abbey to draw large crowds. Even off season, there are long queues for internationally recognised sites such as Bunratty, Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Dunluce, Blarney and Kylemore. Unesco-designated world heritage site Skellig Michael (famous as Luke Skywalker’s island sanctuary in Star Wars) has limited access, and other ancient buildings have been made into five-star hotels.
Vintage wine is always a treat, especially when you have the opportunity to drink it on site and spend a night or two immersed in the winery experience. These newly renovated and updated destinations offer the full winery visit experience along with luxe amenities such as a spa and cooking classes or farm-to-table meals and 18 holes of golf. Here’s where to fill your wine glass with some of the most updated, renovated wine country resort experiences for 2023.
Auckland has enough to fill even the most demanding traveler’s itinerary – but New Zealand’s largest city isn’t the cheapest place to visit. Dining out and cultural activities are often on the pricier side, yet Auckland has a wealth of natural beauty including parks, beaches and native forests that are all free to visit.
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