Pulsating reggae and dancehall beats aside, Jamaica’s natural beauty – gorgeous beaches, jungle-covered mountains, tropical waterfalls – and world-renowned culinary scene is what sets it apart from other islands in the Caribbean. That said, the island’s fame as a musical powerhouse goes hand-in-hand (at times) with its reputation for gang violence. As someone who worked
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Immunity-boosting shots company, Vive Organic, has been acquired by Paine Schwartz Partners’ portfolio company Suja Life for an undisclosed sum, amping up their competition with fellow players in the space, including So Good So You. Evercore EVR served as financial advisor to Paine Schwartz Partners, and Kirkland & Ellis served as its legal advisor. Houlihan
The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo is a charming metropolitan oasis where the lifestyle of the rural campo (countryside) influences a not-so-fast pace of city living. Once a fortified citadel, the Ciudad Vieja (old city) is today surrounded by traces of the city walls, first erected in 1741. Beyond this historic core, visitors can stroll the
In this article BA AIR-FR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The first U.S.-made Airbus jetliner moves down the assembly line at the company’s factory in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. on September 13, 2015. Picture taken on September 13, 2015. Alwyn Scott | Reuters Air travel demand is showing no sign of easing, airline executives said
The Appalachian Trail is a five to seven-month, 2000-mile trek spanning Georgia to Maine. “Thru-hikers” carry their belongings and camp along the way, occasionally sleeping in hostels and hotels when the trail runs through a town. Because the terrain is so grueling – with an elevation gain and loss of roughly 500,000 feet – only
A new study concludes temporary work visas allow firms to expand and hire more U.S. workers, contrary to the arguments of immigration opponents. Economists find it is the latest in a series of recent studies that demonstrate the key premise of immigration restriction—that there is only a fixed number of jobs in the economy—relies on
We are all a little out of practice. One of the many things the pandemic took from us was our capacity to travel. Not just officially, as borders were barricaded and thousands of planes were grounded – but in the way our confinement to front lawns and back gardens ate into our ability to deal
Loews Regency New York Nate Berkus Suite Livingroom Celebrating 60 years of service and hospitality this coming year, Loews Regency New York has defined Park Avenue hospitality since the moment it opened its doors in 1963. Built by Robert “Bob” and Lawrence “Larry” Tisch, the iconic, family-owned hotel has long maintained prominence on the Upper East Side
Out of more than 12,000 Indian restaurants and curry houses in the UK, only eight have a Michelin star. A small and surprising number, I’d say, considering 194 UK restaurants earned at least one star in this year’s official Guide and Indian cuisine is one of Britain’s all-time favorites. Over the years, the prestigious stars
Check out some of the world’s most haunted buildings like you’ve never seen them before. Whether you’re hoping to glimpse a ghoul or set the vibe at your next scary soiree, sit back and relax (if you dare) with your very own personal tour of Destination Fear’s scariest stops of season 3. It’s the perfect
Vancouver routinely lands on lists of the most expensive cities in Canada, but that shouldn’t put budget-conscious travelers off. Here are many ways to enjoy Western Canada’s biggest metropolis for no cost at all. Take a spin around Stanley Park The magnificent 404-hectare (998-acre) Stanley Park combines excellent free attractions with the powerful, almost mystical, draw of nature. Don’t miss
When Oisin O’Leary first tried to sleep under the island’s jungle canopy, he had to learn to tune out the noises. ‘A small crab moving through dried leaves can sound like a big animal at night,’ he says, ‘and you’ve got to switch off those thoughts.’ The investment-fund manager from London had not been shipwrecked
Wattana Panich (วัฒนาพานิช-ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ) is one of the most famous restaurants for Thai beef noodles in Bangkok. More details here: http://www.eatingthaifood.com/2014/09/thai-beef-noodles-wattana-panich-ekkamai/ A few years ago I made a video about Thai beef noodles, at a little restaurant in the Udom Suk area of Bangkok. The beef noodles there were extremely good, but someone commented saying I
Sure, Sydney has enough going on to make even the most hardened traveler consider selling up and sticking down roots here, but step out a little further and you’ll soon discover that this entire region of Australia brims with breathtaking natural beauty, Aboriginal and colonial history, and plenty of domestic critters to spot. The Blue
Amy Cartwright has always been a trendsetter. When she opened Independence Brewing Co. in 2004, it was the only female-owned brewery in Austin, Texas, and one of only two production breweries in the city limits. Since then, she has grown the company from a small local business to a multi-state operation, and helped create some
With a population just shy of 22 million (and fast rising), one can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the idea of navigating a city the size of Beijing. There’s the sheer magnitude and chaos of it all, but the language barrier too can make it tricky for non-Chinese speakers in finding their way from
The lucky winner will be paid $10,000 to travel to up to eight countries as they document their favorite culinary and cultural stops along the way. If an all expenses paid trip around the world to eat and share your favorite food photos on social media is on your bucket list, then this might be
Touring New England in search of autumn’s changing colors has become so popular it has sprouted its own subculture of “leaf-peepers.” Immerse yourself in the fall harvest spirit with the ultimate road trip: New England’s Best Fall Foliage Driving Tour Trip length: 5–7 days; 424 miles (682km)Best time to go: Late September to mid-OctoberEssential photo: Kent Falls set against
London-based writer Séamas O’Reilly explains why he thinks travelers should skip the landmark Buckingham Palace and instead immerse themselves in one of the city’s most eccentric homes. It’s sometimes hard to be a tourist in your own city, but the best thing you can say about London is that it makes this easy by basically being
If you’re a fan of exceptionally rare spirits and you’re in San Francisco this week, then October 27th is your lucky day. The Last Drop Distillers is hosting a paired dinner at Angler, a Michelin-star seafood restaurant overlooking the bay along The Embarcadero. And it’s going to be a dram-lovers dream. The event kicks off
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