Is the daily grind getting you down? Take the edge off and recharge with a nourishing yoga retreat in Europe. Whether you want to salute the sun surrounded by a rugged mountain range or feel the warmth of the sand between your toes as you strike a warrior pose, there’s a retreat for everyone. It
Month: February 2025
The world’s biggest aid donors are pulling back, urging a rethink of foreign aid. In the latest sign of a global retreat from foreign assistance, the U.S. and the U.K. are slashing billions in development funding, accelerating a shift toward domestic priorities. Under President Trump’s “America First” agenda, the U.S. is set to eliminate nearly
Bathing in an onsen gives you a glimpse into a millennium-old Japanese tradition and ritual. Locals of all ages come to relax the mind and body with friends or for peaceful solitude. Literally meaning “hot spring”, an onsen visit is a vital experience in Japan. An “onsen” refers to the hot spring and its attached
The coastal city of Savannah, GA, is beloved for its historic charm and incredible food. But it’s also an easy launching point for a beach day, whether it’s a 30-minute jaunt to Tybee Island or a ferry ride to one of the remote barrier islands for nearly private beach access. So catch some waves, twist
An American Airlines Airbus A319 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 11, 2023 Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s sending his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration while saying, without providing evidence,
SXSW has always been a melting pot of technology, music, film, and culture, but this year’s festival offers an unprecedented concentration of food-related programming. As sustainability, innovation, and global culinary traditions take center stage, these five experiences are essential destinations for food enthusiasts and industry professionals. Whether you’re interested in future food systems, viral taste
Hikers are drawn to Poland by its rich variety of landscapes – dune-backed Baltic beaches, peaks climbing above 2000m (6561ft) in the Tatra Mountains, meandering rivers, dense forests, towering limestone cliffs and thousands of lakes. The southern Carpathian Mountain range is where much of the hiking action takes place, but the Tatra Mountains, the Baltic
Publishing a press release to announce your own firing may not be common, but that didn’t stop Robert “Bob” Unanue. On February 23, the former president of Goya Foods penned a press release announcing his departure from the business his grandfather started. “Today, Robert ‘Bob’ Unanue, with over 20 years as President and CEO of
A trip to one of the USA’s picturesque wine regions can mean hopping from one winery to the next, stopping to taste different varietals and maybe grazing a selection of cheese and charcuterie while you’re at it. But a vacation in wine country is about so much more than, well, wine. It’s like taking a
Known as the “City of the Eternal Spring,” there is a reliable warmth to Medellín. This pleasantness extends beyond its year-round temperatures – that seldom go above the low-80s (26°C) during the day or below the low-60s (15°C) at night – and embodies the amiable spirit of its people, too. With these constants, there are
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you may have seen warnings about an FDA recall of Girl Scout Cookies in 2025. Viral videos claim the cookies have been pulled from shelves due to contamination with heavy metals, glyphosate, and toxic ingredients—raising concerns about whether Girl Scout Cookies are safe to eat. But here’s the truth:
Dubrovnik has withstood earthquakes and sieges. Its marble flagstones and rugged walls give this lovely city – Croatia’s most popular – a timeless feel. Advertisement But the seasons have a major impact on a trip to this Balkan gem. Choosing the best time to visit depends on your attitude to the weather and big crowds.
Consumer confidence is falling, and that means Americans are changing how they eat—whether that’s what they buy at the grocery store, how often they go out to eat, or what kinds of restaurants survive. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell sharply in February, hitting its lowest point since June 2024. With inflation expectations rising
The number of visitors to small, ravishingly beautiful Iceland is soaring. But this tiny country wasn’t always so packed with tourists, and there are many important things to be aware of ahead of your visit. Sensible travelers will want to minimize their impact on the pristine environment and be considerate of local etiquette. In these
The crackle of the grill, the rich scent of pimento-wood smoke, the bold spice of the marinade: all Jamaicans know these sensory pleasures well. Jerk chicken is as much a part of our island life as the sea breeze. Jerk chicken is more than just a dish. It’s a cultural emblem, a legacy handed down
When it comes to spirits from Bermuda, rum is the first one that comes to mind, served in myriad tropical cocktails in restaurants and bars across the island nation. But gin also has a significant place in the region, from the island’s British ties as an overseas territory to the Bermuda Cedar, the country’s national
You can’t just say you’ve surfed Indonesia – it’s like saying you’ve hiked the Himalayas. Clocking up to 99,082km (61,567 miles) of coastline across an archipelago of 17,508 islands, much of this land is kissed by the consistent swell channels of the Indian Ocean and fringed by volcanic reefs that help raise barrels, tubes and
In the world of grocery packaging design, there is no greater modern case study than Graza, the olive oil brand that’s not known for its olive oil. It’s become synonymous with its green squeeze bottles that pop out on a shelf among a sea of traditional, rustic-branded olive oils, earning the company a $240 million
England’s rail network crisscrosses the country like a well-worn jumper. In just a day, you could be sipping tea by the Thames in London, wandering the medieval streets of York, and still make it to Edinburgh in time for a dram of whisky. But it’s not just about getting from A to B in record
Many people love to travel. But few like to pack. But travelers are getting help from an unlikely source — hotels. “Hotels [are] making it easier for guests to jump into their favorite activities without packing or planning in advance,” said Henley Vazquez, founder of the New York-based travel agency Fora. Some hotels have been
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