If your first experience of traveling in Thailand was fighting through the traffic in Bangkok, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by Chiang Mai. Thailand’s northern capital offers a calmer experience, as you’ll discover once you start exploring this charming city of stupas, monasteries, and markets. The historic center of Chiang Mai – bound by a
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When Starbucks opened its first location in New York City on Broadway and 87th Street in 1994, it charged $1.25 for a small cup of coffee, and those were considered premium prices. Most other coffee bars and bodegas charged 75 cents or a buck. Those were the days. 787 Coffee (787 is the area code
In this article SAVE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Spirit Airlines plane takes off at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, June 1, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is offering voluntary exit packages to salaried employees, the budget carrier’s latest cost-cutting measure as it expects financial strains to continue
Whether you’re a dedicated bargain hunter, passionate about interiors, a spa-o-holic, an obsessive foodie, love exploring places brimming with history and atmosphere, or adore contemporary art, then you’ve come to the right place. Few places on Earth do any of these things quite like Marrakesh. With so much dynamic creativity on the ground, deciding what
Ripple Foods, has raised another $49 million in its latest funding round, an SEC filing shows, about two years after the Californian dairy-free protein company closed its oversubscribed $57.28 million series E led by S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, and Bloom8. Adam Lowry and Dr. Neil Renninger founded Ripple Foods in 2014 to use yellow peas
In the good old days, Indonesia had only two uncomplicated seasons: wet and dry. But then climate change teamed up with El Nino and La Niña to turn the weather upside down. These days, with unpredictable weather conditions, it can be a little trickier to say exactly where to go for perfect weather, but we
What’s your holiday vibe: Gilded Age splendor, Hallmark-movie gazebos or Bavarian-style Christmas villages? Americans have always loved decking the halls. Case in point, we’ve sought out ten of the best places in the USA to visit during this magical season, no matter what your Yuletide style is. New York, NY Is there anything more Christmassy
If the darker days and chillier temps of November have dampened excitement over the impending holidays and the weather it might bring—fear not. Forget those cumbersome sweaters and winter accessories, order your peppermint mocha iced instead of hot, and head south to these sunnier (but no less festive) holiday destinations. The four warm-weather towns below
They drink differently in London than we do here in New York. For one thing, pubs open—and close—a lot earlier. For another, expect to buy a round for your friends at a pub, and count on them to buy you a drink in return. (All of which may explain why they drive on the wrong
Tooga | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long delays to get a new U.S. passport have eased from earlier in 2023 but haven’t yet returned to their pre-pandemic baseline. As of Nov. 6, the U.S. State Department is processing routine passport applications in seven to 10 weeks, the agency said. It’s processing expedited applications — which
I’ve lived in Melbourne for over 25 years, so I can confirm the first thing everyone will tell you about Australia’s second-largest city: the weather is variable. It’s not quite the “four seasons in one day” that inspired the 1992 Crowded House song of that title, but the weather gods certainly spring surprises over the
Two landmark grocers based out of Chicago, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, are merging to become Outfox Hospitality with Foxtrot’s former president Liz Williams appointed to lead the combined entity as its new CEO. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4, and won’t cause any asset divestment, Williams
The largest ski resort in the United States is now one of the nation’s most accessible. Utah’s National Ability Center (NAC) recently opened a 9400-sq-ft facility at the base of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), equipped with accessible bathrooms, chalet-style windows and enough adaptive sports equipment to ensure all people – regardless of ability –
Umbria abounds with unspoiled nature – dense forests and green meadows, soaring mountains and pristine lakes. From the highest peaks to the deepest grottos and everything in between, Umbria offers outdoor experiences for all types of travelers. The Apennine Mountain range is punctuated with glacially-carved valleys, rivers, and a scattering of small villages © Getty
Umberto Cosmo, co-owner and co-founder of Bellenda wines, describes himself as a perpetual, restless traveler. As a wine enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, he is curious, inquisitive, and adventurous—willing to take risks and try new ideas. These character traits permeate his family-owned winery in the prestigious Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG wine appellation as well as the family’s
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The market is massive, and only stands to grow,
Although it’s perhaps best known for its grown-up pleasures – including bars and live music – Melbourne is just as welcoming for families. As a relatively young city (the median age is around 37), kids are very much a welcome part of the social sphere. You’re never far from a family-friendly museum, a well-planned park
Jujamcyn Theaters’ relationship with Sweet Hospitality Group has soured. Following several months of heated negotiations, the concessions company is now begging a New York court to step in and stop the Broadway theater owner from bringing down the curtain on their longstanding agreement to serve cocktails and candy at its theaters. “Terminating our concessions at
Peru is a megadiverse country, offering countless adventures and cultural experiences for the intrepid – as well as potentially endless head-scratching and headache-inducing occurrences for the uninformed traveler. Whether you plan to stay put in the capital or venture on a circuit through each geographical region, it’s always advantageous to have local insight. Here are
Tanzania is a fantastic family-friendly destination in waiting. Whether you’re here on safari to see the country’s astonishing portfolio of animals or looking to laze by a beach along the country’s Indian Ocean shore, Tanzania does family travel particularly well. Tanzanians are a friendly lot, but traveling with children takes things to a whole new
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