From nature and history, to culture and cuisine, Denmark has got you covered. Go beyond the ever-so-hip capital Copenhagen, and there’s a wealth of extraordinary sights – enigmatic Viking ruins, rambling medieval castles and show-stopping museums – while charming countryside, sweeping coastline and timeless villages are ready to explore. My connection with this captivating country began more
Month: October 2024
Here is the truth: Disney World™ in Orlando, Florida is expensive. But, it’s not more (or less) expensive than other bucket list trip. And make no mistake, this is a bucket list experience. It’s a right of passage. At four, my daughter refused to watch movies, but she yet was obsessed with Elsa. So, my
Genome editing with CRISPR and other tools is an exciting new technology with myriad applications from human health to industrial biotechnology. Gene editing allows small but precise changes in DNA sequences to turn genes on or off or modulate their activity. It is an extremely active area for investment, particularly since the announcement of the
The fetes, the music, the colors, the oil – every year, Grenada’s biggest celebration draws thousands of revelers to its shores for Spicemas, the Caribbean nation’s very own version of Carnival. During the final days of what is a five-month-long celebration, the population of the Spice Island balloons from 11,000 to around 20,000 people. If
When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the only sign of human life on the island. Kvech and three friends, all from the Czech Republic, slept in hammocks and cooked on the beach, while dreaming of creating an eco-retreat on the 50-hectare Indonesian
Resorts and hotels across the Caribbean are starting to promote attractions beyond their powdered sugar beaches and clear turquoise waters. These days, culinary festivals and gastronomic experiences are popping up from Dominica to Trinidad, boasting a mix of local cuisine and internationally recognized chefs. But there’s one island property that began hosting food and wine
Not everybody knows this, but Portland, Oregon, has a hidden spooky side. The largest city in this Pacific Northwest state is a paradise for horror fans and a top spot for a Halloween weekend getaway. We’re not just talking about ghost tours, although these are definitely on the table. The city’s shops, bars and lounges
Why does everyone want to visit Turks and Caicos? Because the islands have mastered blending opulence with relaxation. With 40 stunning islands and cays, this tropical paradise boasts pristine beaches and some of the clearest turquoise waters in the world. Providenciales, affectionately known as “Provo,” is the islands’ lively hub, featuring luxurious resorts and smart
When 25-year-old Saif Khawaja read the essay, If Fish Could Scream, his quarter-century of life seemed to come full circle. Growing up on different coasts around the world, Khawaja loved to fish with his father and grandfather. So the writing by Princeton University bioethics professor and animal rights philosopher Peter Singer, which depicts suffocating fish,
Men inspect the damage from flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without
The birthplace of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who the world came to know as the Buddha, Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses several monuments of Buddhist and historical significance. Despite being a while away from Nepal’s popular Kathmandu–Pokhara–Chitwan golden triangle, Lumbini draws people – primarily pilgrims – to walk in the footsteps of
The bad news? The weather is, indeed, absolutely shocking at the moment. The good news? London has no shortage of places to retreat from the rain this month. If we’re silver-lining it, it’s fair to say now is actually the perfect time to explore what’s new on the city’s culinary map. From Japanese yakiniku to
You’re probably planning to come to Orlando to join the crowds at the theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. (We don’t blame you; they’re amazing.) But when is the best time to do that? And beyond the rides and costumed characters, is there a preferred time to take in the city of Orlando itself,
Orlando’s major amusement parks are world-famous – and can be famously expensive, too. Yet if you have some time yet not much money left after your time with the Mouse, you might be pleasantly surprised at the many attractions and activities in and around Orlando that don’t cost a dime. There are no long lines,
Food loving Scrabble players, your time has come. Merriam-Webster just added over 200 words to its dictionary, and several of them are common American food terms. “Our lexicographers monitor a huge range of sources to select which words and definitions to add,” says Peter Sokolowski, Editor at Large for Merriam-Webster. “From academic journals to social
The Inn at Stonecliffe offers luxury, and a step back in time. Photo by Fran Miller Mackinac Island has long captured my imagination. Through the decades, tales and images of the auto-free Michigan vacation destination within Lake Huron ignited a curiosity that I hoped would one day be satisfied with a visit. Fudge! Horses! Bikes!
Robert Alexander | Archive Photos | Getty Images Over the years, travelers have repeatedly been warned to avoid public Wi-Fi in places like airports and coffee shops. Airport Wi-Fi, in particular, is known to be a hacker honeypot, due to what is typically relatively lax security. But even though many people know they should stay away
Electric-green palms stretching above glinting backwaters that empty into rippling lakes. Honey-colored beaches washed by the tropical surf dotted along an almost 600km(370-mile)-long coastline. Fragrant coconut-laced stews mopped up with fluffy appam (rice-flour pancakes). This is just a taste of what awaits discovery on a trip around India’s magical, laid-back southwesternmost state. Kerala is defined
Champagne has long been the drink of choice for life’s most celebrated moments, but its allure goes far beyond the toasts it perma-punctuates. With centuries of winemaking expertise and a terroir like no other, the Champagne region of France produces bottles that are not only symbols of luxury but also expressions of artistry. From bottles