Month: September 2023

Imagine bouncing over rolling grasslands in a 4WD, with nothing but rolling green steppe extending in every direction. Mongolia is proof that roads (of the asphalt variety) are by no means essential for a road trip. Such is the boundless landscape of Mongolia that awesome road trip adventures can be found just about anywhere you
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Expedition cruise lines that sail in Antarctica are enforcing stricter precautions against the growing threat of avian flu this winter amid concerns that passengers could be stopped from going ashore to prevent cross-contamination. Scientists warn that the H5N1 virus will wreak a deadly toll across the continent’s vast penguin colonies if it gains a foothold,
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In 2022, the Japanese sake export reached a record-high of 47.5 billion Japanese yen, an 18% increase from 2021 and a 452% jump from 2013. Despite such a dramatic surge in popularity, sake is only associated with Japanese restaurants to most Americans. The situation is particularly frustrating to Dassai’s producer Asahi Shuzo, which exported 15%
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Singapore is often ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in. While prices in Singapore are akin to most other major international cities, most travelers feel the pinch when doing a Southeast Asian jaunt where neighboring countries are generally much cheaper to visit in comparison. But don’t worry, there
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There are plenty of good hotels to choose from in Courmayeur, plus an assortment of well-located apartments in the town centre. The neighbouring hamlets of Dolonne and Entrèves are also linked into the ski area.  As well as several long-established and grand five-star hotels, there’s a wealth of good quality and family-run three- and four-stars,
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Rio de Janeiro is vast and complex, and its main concrete arteries are an often intimidating cacophony of revving engines and impatient horns.  However, a clean and efficient metro system and pleasingly cheap Uber taxis make Rio pretty straightforward to navigate. During daylight hours, exploring Rio’s main streets on foot is generally safe, but best
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If the thought of another year crawling to a close has left you feeling a little low, November is the perfect time to give yourself a travel-fueled lift, with an array of destinations primed for exploration during the penultimate month of the year. Whether you want to relax on the beach in Southern Vietnam or
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This lovely old village at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has a relatively small ski area, but compensating factors include challenging off piste, superb restaurants and lively nightlife. The village is located just beneath the entrance to the Mont Blanc tunnel on the Italian side of the world-famous mountain. Like Chamonix, just
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Photo by Michael Reiss Bordeaux, France gets better every time you visit. With over 350 registered historic monuments, it ranks only behind Paris in its cultural importance. The city has received numerous awards and deservedly so! After being voted “Best European Destination 2015” and then “Number Two” in the New York Times’ “Cities to Visit
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Any trip to Paris is incomplete without a visit to Pigalle, but a trip to Pigalle can be enough to satiate Parisian cravings. Named after the 18th Century sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the Right Bank neighborhood once primarily known for the Moulin Rouge and surrounding tourist attractions is now in its cool era. Boutiques, cafes, restaurants,
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Sintra, located about 30 km from Lisbon, is one of the most visited places in Portugal. The proximity to the capital and the beauty of this village and nature park make it a must-see destination, translating into millions of visitors a year. Yes, you read that right – millions. Taking into consideration that Sintra’s entire
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Every season is a great season to visit Vermont. In addition to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike and fish in the warmer months. Year-round, the state has a thriving cultural scene with performing arts, museums and galleries. A founder of the locavore movement, Vermont is a major culinary destination.
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To Fly By Jing founder and CEO Jing Gao, the mission behind her viral brand goes far beyond food. It stems from the magic of abundance, curiosity, and the ability to inspire change. While Gao is recognized as a chef, entrepreneur, culinary sensation, and renowned expert on Chinese cuisine thanks to her now ubiquitous brand
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(credit: Sandals Resorts) Scheduled to welcome its first guests on March 27, 2024, Sandals Saint Vincent will unlock an entirely new island experience with the brand’s first-ever Two-Story Overwater Villas. Marking the ninth Caribbean destination and 18th Sandals Resort, this will be the latest luxury adults-only all-inclusive property for Sandals Resorts International. The 50-acre resort
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