Each year, this day asks everyone to stop and learn about the vast stretch of blue that is home to more than a million species, and an essential part of human survival. cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
The ocean regulates climate, generates oxygen, provides medicine, food and water, as well as supplying endless opportunities for travel and the exploration of our planet.
Scroll along to find inspiring pictures of beaches, surfers, sea life, coastlines, coral reefs and islands… cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
📍Sea anemone at Bramble Reef, Australia
📍The crystal clear waters of Bawah Reserve, Indonesia, make it a dreamy spot for canoeing. 🚣♀️
📍The cupola of a church in Oia, Santorini, looking out over blue water.
📍 Silk Caye in Belize🇧🇿
📍 Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing and windsurfing 🏄♀️
📍 Spotted eagle rays, which have a wingspan of up to three metres, on the Great Barrier Reef 😍
📍 The bright white sands of Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia, are made up of 98% silica 🤍
📍An island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique 🏝
📍Whale watching in Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica 🐳
📍A young boxfish in the Maldives – the bright yellow colour fades as the fish ages 🟡
📍Cliff jumping at Cape Kamenjak in Istria, Croatia 🇭🇷
Read the full article to see more pictures, illustrating exactly why we need to protect our marine life – and inspiring us all to learn more about the wonderful world beneath the water's surface. cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
🚨Warning: this thread will make you very hungry. These are the 15 dishes that everyone should try at least once. 🤤cntraveller.com/gallery/london…
The capital’s food scene is delightfully varied and seems to become more so every year, with old faithfuls standing proudly alongside new arrivals serving everything from Filipino cooking to Antipodean small plates and Nigerian tapas. 🌭
Still, there are some dishes which represent the best of London’s restaurants – dishes that have influenced young chefs, blazed a trail for a new type of dining, or become a bucket list item for foodies across the world.
These are 10 of our favourite destinations to visit in September where the sand is hot, the water's warm, and summer just keeps sizzling on. cntraveller.com/gallery/where-…
1. Italy's lake district 💦Average September temperature: 21°C ☀️High season lingers here, provisioning just enough buzz to keep things interesting, without rendering everywhere frustratingly full.
2. Rhodes, Greece 🏝 Average September temperature: 27°C ☀️The largest of the Dodecanese, this perennially summery island has plenty of secluded, sandy beaches; hilltop towns with white, sugarcube houses and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities.
Cornwall has won the hearts of poets, artists and nature lovers for centuries. This #NationalCornwallDay, here are the prettiest places, secret spots and coolest corners to bookmark for your next Cornish getaway. cntraveller.com/gallery/beauti…
For clear azure waters, deserted coves and a buzzing surf scene, make a beeline for these spectacular beaches on the rugged Cornish coast. cntraveller.com/gallery/cornwa…
For off-the-grid, less crowded options, take a peak at these wild swimming spots across the county, from bath-shaped tidal pools carved into rocks to an old granite quarry surrounded by wild flowers. cntraveller.com/gallery/best-w…
For us, celebrating books is much more than just the literature itself. It’s the stories, the history and the communities. For #WorldBookDay, we’ve rounded up the places where the design has as much clout as the literary content. trib.al/aFQjKNY
1. The George Peabody Library is a decadent, light-filled research library of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. 🇺🇸
2. The entrance to the Bibliothèque Méjanes in Aix-en-Provence, guarded by three giant-sized French classics. 📕
Studies suggest that planning a trip can provide as much happiness as the trip itself, so make the most of that holiday high by booking in advance to save money, reduce risk and have more time to plan. cntraveller.com/gallery/trips-…
From the mountains of Rwanda to the icy plains of Siberia, here are 10 trips to book a year in advance. ⬇️
1. UTAH, USA 🧗♂️ Best for: indulging your inner child 🧗♂️ Ice castles, rock climbing, dinosaur bones: these are just some of the thrilling activities available in this red rocky state. trib.al/fZNUrxR
10. YORK. Bustling with independent cafés and restaurants, it’s no surprise York made the top 10 cities in the UK. But did it deserve a higher ranking? 🤔 @VisitYork