Who doesn’t want to visit Vietnam? This Southeast Asian powerhouse has it all: beautiful beaches, unparalleled history, diverse cultures…and did we mention the food? The country’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City tend to be most travelers’ first impressions of this singular country. They’re both cosmopolitan, exciting and oh-so-Vietnamese – and yet
Month: January 2025
There’s an emerging wave in the approach to farming all around the world, and it’s very evident at CES 2025. Several companies are represented by their home countries on the convention floor to demonstrate how they’re becoming leaders in the agritech movement, particularly in the way we can implement AI to grow crops more efficiently.
Icelandic water is some of the purest and cleanest in the world. And Icelanders have turned enjoying this natural resource into an art and a science. The Blue Lagoon is just the beginning. From sprawling lagoon complexes with multi-step bathing rituals to tiny secluded natural pools, you’ll find a variety of geothermal facilities across the
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This week’s edition of InnovationRx debuts a new look. In it, we take a look at new rules for medical debt, the raw milk farm at the center of California’s bird flu emergency, the cause of the mysterious disease in Congo and more. To get it
Nick Ray is the author of the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap chapters in the 14th edition of Lonely Planet’s Cambodia guidebook scheduled to be released in September 2025. Cambodia is considered one of the friendliest countries in Southeast Asia. Thanks to an unbreakable spirit and infectious optimism, the Khmers have prevailed. No visitor comes
In this article BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue into 2025, say aviation consultants. Sunday marked one year since a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by
Made up of over 7000 islands, the Philippines has some of the most beautiful tropical landscapes and richest marine biodiversity in the world. Even as a local who has made it a personal mission to visit the 82 provinces of my home country – a staggered, long-term staggered quest that took me over a decade
As we enter 2025, the global food system faces a whirlwind of challenges and transformations. From surging coffee and cocoa prices to the shifting dynamics of a new U.S. administration, one thing remains clear: uncertainty looms large. Yet amidst this turbulence, investors are identifying key themes poised to shape the future of food and agriculture.
I wanted to sleep on the 12-hour flight home from Abu Dhabi last month, but my mind was too busy flipping through all the sights and sounds and tastes that populated my brief sojourn there. I had spent five days exploring this emerging metropolis, zigzagging from one site to the next. I was always doing
For some 3000 years, Naples has enchanted visitors. Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with Mt Vesuvius towering in the distance, Italy’s third-largest city is home to an incredible wealth of art and architecture. Ancient Greek fortifications, a Roman-era theater and a Norman castle testify to its long and rich history. And around every
In this article ULCC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Frontier Airlines Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Discount carrier Frontier Airlines is beefing up service in New York, planning new nonstop routes to major American Airlines hubs with fares starting under $20. The airline plans to launch service between New York’s John F. Kennedy
Situated on the Gulf of Naples, on the western coast of southern Italy, Naples‘ history, culture, and cuisine are forever tied to the Mediterranean Sea. Sailors from the Greek island of Rhodes were the first to establish a small commercial port here in the first millennium BCE, founding the city of Parthenope, renamed Neápolis in
A white tablecloth dinner at White Castle? Once a year, the fast food chain pulls out all the stops for date night. Since February 14, 1991, White Castle has made itself a unique Valentine’s Day dinner destination, offering reservations for pop-up “Love Castle” dinners at restaurants across the country. This year, over 300 restaurants will
You probably already know that Bora Bora’s lagoon is outrageously picturesque, revealing shades of blue you didn’t even know existed. And you’ll be pleased to learn that this stunning island in French Polynesia has beautiful beaches to match, fringed by a curtain of swishing palms. You’ll find little slices of sandy heaven – almost always
When words alone don’t suffice, a bottle of Champagne often says it all. Few gifts carry the universal appeal of this sparkling wine–its mere presence synonymous with celebration. Still, all Champagnes are not created equal, and finding the perfect bottle for a special occasion requires careful consideration. Is the recipient an eco-conscious individual? A lover
Interested in a real Caribbean experience? An island that’s more about street food, surfing, diving, sipping rum and local chilling than huge resorts with tepid buffets? Our answer might surprise you, because the island we have in mind is known for honeymoon hotels and some of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean. Yet St Lucia, in the
Airplanes on the tarmac during a snow storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thousands of flights were disrupted Monday as a winter storm moved eastward, snarling air travel in the eastern U.S. By 1:45 p.m. ET, more than
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bart Watson is the new president and CEO of the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers. Effective January 6, 2025, Watson takes over the position from Bob Pease, who announced his retirement in 2024 and continued to serve
In November, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The icon of U.S. budget air travel hasn’t had a profitable year since 2019, and it’s lost more than $2 billion since 2020. How did it get here? The Covid-19 pandemic was devastating to all airlines, but that was just the start of Spirit’s financial
“I am writing this to you with tears in my eyes,” says Islam Maher Abu Sakran, his WhatsApp message punctuated by two broken heart emojis. “Animals have a better life than ours.” Seven members of Islam’s family of 15— among them, 3 women and 6 children— share a makeshift tent in southern Gaza. Insects crawl