Sure chocolates are nice for Valentine’s Day (or any time, really) but if you really want to show the person you love you care about them, there are plenty of beers that mimic lots of desserts. If your special someone loves beer, then all the more reason to go this route. I’ve selected five beers
Month: February 2024
For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing in a record-breaking number of visitors, mainly from China’s south. During the three-day New Year period from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, Harbin received more
Puglia embodies everything that is seductive about southern Italy: rolling countryside blanketed in almond and olive groves, luridly turquoise beaches, snug whitewashed villages, and long, lazy lunches washed down with prized local vino. Lapped by two seas and stretching 432km (268 miles) from north to south, the region of Puglia delivers an array of diverse landscapes,
Grocery prices are 30% higher than just 4 years ago. In the wake of World War Two, the grocery industry was born to ensure a cheap, convenient and abundant food supply. Decades later, the same industry leveraged pandemic-related supply chain crises to raise prices and reap enormous profits, all while selling less food. Sustained higher
Happy New Year! We have a few New Years Resolutions and have lot’s of plans and tons of great videos coming at you! Tune in and find out what we’re up to in 2016! SUBSCRIBE & BECOME A VAGABUDDY! http://bit.ly/Vagabrothers VAGABROTHERS: We’re Marko and Alex Ayling, brothers, backpackers, and video bloggers on a mission to
It’s hard to believe that Puglia once played second fiddle to the likes of Tuscany. Spanning Italy’s sinuous stiletto, this luminous southern region has some of the country’s cutest villages, quirkiest architecture and most knockout beaches. From a wild, wooded promontory to baroque cities and curious Hellenic towns, the following places merit a spot on
San Francisco’s cultural heart beats just a few blocks from ‘Cerebral Valley,’ a nickname coined last year for the Hayes Valley neighborhood following an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up activity. Civic Center is home to the city’s most established performing arts institutions—America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet, the 101-year-old San Francisco Opera,
Hotel Californian If you’re looking to relax and recharge this winter, look no further than a sunny escape at the pristine Hotel Californian in charming Santa Barbara. Perfectly situated a stone’s throw from the beach in the famed Funk Zone, the 121-room boutique hotel oozes designer elegance thanks to its striking decor by Martyn Lawrence
Cancún is one of Mexico’s crown jewels – a spectacular destination with stunning white-sand beaches and a nightlife that doesn’t stop. But just beyond this bustling beach city, there’s a world of excursions and adventures that offer everything from a pleasant change of pace to a deeper understanding of the region’s richness, with ancient pyramids, otherworldly
Tea and how you take it can be a contentious issue. So much so that reaction to a recent scientific study might compel the Brits to throw a Boston Tea Party of their own, but more on that to come… Brewing a Global Beverage Plenty of countries lay competing claims to have been the driving
In this article BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo released by the National Transportation Safety Board, investigator-in-charge John Lovell examines the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in Portland, Oregon, on Jan. 7, 2024. National Transportation Safety Board via AP Bolts appeared to have been missing from a door
Such was the natural beauty of the volcanic region southwest of Brisbane, early–20th-century writer and adventurer Arthur Groom named it the Scenic Rim. Thanks in part to Groom’s conservation efforts, the arc of national parks cradling this agricultural center remains a key draw. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to one of
Super Bowl advertisers strive to get their ads to stand out from the crowd in the most watched event of the year. The need to maximize exposures to recover the $7 million investment in a 30 second ad has led to most brands teasing the ads and/or pre-releasing them prior to the Big Game. This
It’s easy to think of the Florida Keys as just that – ‘the Keys,’ a singular, undifferentiated destination. But there are more than 100 islands in the Keys, and each offers its own angle of exploration. Here, lets split the Keys into five distinct regions, each with its own theme, all connected by the Overseas
When I asked my daughter what she wanted to get her dad for Christmas, without pause, she answered, “A camping trip.” A million thoughts went through my head: I’m so proud, that’s so sweet, she’s such an adventurer, she values experiences over things but, also, now I have to plan a camping trip. Where should
As the undisputed champion of Australian Indigenous cuisine, Chef Nornie Bero is still an “island girl at heart.” She embodies a heartwarming tale of creativity, identity, and passion with an unwavering connection to her roots. Bero from the Komet Tribe of the Meriam People on Mer Island in the Torres Strait, her journey in the
When I moved to Seoul, I had a clear plan that I was determined to stick to – teach English for one year and then move on to explore other parts of the world. But my plan didn’t account for the way Seoul captivated and delighted me, and that single year I was committed to
Welcome to the delectable world of pizza, where tradition meets innovation and flavor knows no bounds. As we embark on a culinary journey through 2024, it’s time to uncover the latest trends shaping the beloved dish that has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. From cutting-edge technology to tantalizing toppings and global influences, the pizza
The sprawling city of Phoenix, Arizona, may have a pricey, metropolitan feel in its downtown district, but it also hosts a plethora of free or cheap outdoor, arts, adventure and cultural activities. Scattered across the Valley of the Sun, there are dozens of museums, trails, markets and historic sites to visit at low cost. Here’s how
Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak