Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is a city of fewer than 275,000 people. It is famous for two things. First, straddling the South Saskatchewan River and situated by the Meewasin Valley, Saskatoon is picturesque — “Meewasin” is Cree for “it is beautiful.” Second, set in the middle of the Canadian prairies, Saskatoon survives extreme temperature swings — lows
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PALACIO SANTA CLARA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION We’re at the time of the year when the days are longer and the nights are warmer, so it’s normal to look for new places to see and destinations to explore. If you’re eyeing a flight to Europe, or even considering traveling to the Olympics, there is a mid-size city
Something of a mini-continent, the island of Sicily in Italy ticks most boxes. Adventurer, art lover, beach bum, ruin explorer: this rugged chunk of sun-spun land at the crossroads of the Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Mediterranean seas has enticed ancient and modern peoples with its charms since time immemorial. The result: one of Europe’s richest and
From cannabis-clouded coffee shops to lovely parks and cycling lanes aplenty, Amsterdam is a European city with a delightful, vibrant vibe that’s entirely its own. While it certainly makes for amazing travel escapades, there are some useful things to understand about this city and the local culture. So, what do you need to know before visiting
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Yesterday afternoon at the natural products and specialty food playground Expo West, I started dragging under the weight of two massive bags of samples. Then I discovered that actor Michael B. Jordan had just unveiled a line of sea moss beverages, called Moss, and I’ve never
It’s hard to sum up the kaleidoscope of territories, ecosystems and rhythms of life that make up Puglia. Perhaps that’s why some older Italians use the plural Le Puglie (“many Puglias”) to describe this alluring region of southern Italy. Puglia’s 940km (584 miles) of coastline – which was once part of the Magna Graecia and home to ancient
Wondering where to go this spring? Whether you’re looking for a family trip, outdoor adventure, or cultural experience, these destinations offer something for everyone. Book a family trip to South Lake Tahoe, California The area certainly has a split personality: part California, part Nevada — with the two meeting along the lake’s southern shore. High-end
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish chef and cookbook author, Darina Allen came to New York to present The New Ballymaloe Bread Book. We love soda bread and brown bread, but thought it would be timely to sit down with Darina to chat about Irish cuisine. Darina Allen: I’ve been coming to New
Delve into Local Strolls, a series where writers reveal their favorite walks in their hometowns. Each route offers a snapshot of urban life, guiding you to lesser-known attractions and cherished local spots. Here, Chloé Braithwaite takes us on a gentle stroll through the cafes, shops and sights of Nice’s Old Town. Nice is the kind
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some 185 miles west of Tokyo. The new train will pass through the city of Fukui, the town of Awara and other places guidebooks rarely mention,
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Erica Blaire Roby is a woman on many talents. Aside from being one of the country’s leading female pitmasters, she is also an attorney, a level-2 Certified Sommelier, United States Navy wife, and a mother. Uniting these diverse endeavors, food is at the heart of it all. Her meteoric rise to fame began in 2021,
Wondering where to go this spring? Whether you’re looking for a family trip, outdoor adventure, or cultural experience, these destinations offer something for everyone. Book a family trip to South Lake Tahoe, California The area certainly has a split personality: part California, part Nevada — with the two meeting along the lake’s southern shore. High-end
The food industry is known for its fast pace and high pressure, a proving ground for skilled entrepreneurs. This Women’s History Month, we focus on six women who have survived and thrived in this tough environment. We spoke to six women whose flavors, visions, and relentless determination reshaped the food world. Their insights give us
Photo Credit: Shutterstock Discovering the best beachfront villas in the Caribbean with Haute Retreats for your family vacation promises an experience that transcends the ordinary, enveloping you in luxury, privacy, and unmatched ocean proximity. These paradisaical retreats not only offer awe-inspiring views and direct beach access but also come tailored with luxurious amenities ranging from
Storybook beaches, hissing volcanoes and granita in spades: Sicily offers what every kid dreams of. Mountains of adventures on this swashbuckling island in Italy fire young imaginations and keep all ages busy for days. SSicily’scoastline alone ducks and dives for an extraordinary 1500km (930 miles) around clandestine coves and pirate-esque sea caves, strips of powder-white
Peter Lancaster in Argentina. Courtesy of Peter Lancaster Forget the “quarter-life crisis.” These days, millennials are turning to the “quarter-life sabbatical.” Amid the waves of mass layoffs, people are choosing to repurpose their unemployment into soul-searching, and many are extending their time away from the cubicle to travel the world. Peter Lancaster, 31, was laid
In the picture above, giant French retailer Carrefour placed a sign where the Pepsi products were formerly displayed. It reads, “We no longer sell this brand because of unacceptable price increases.” Consumers and retailers are much less tolerant of large price increases and that caused Pepsi to lose one of the ten largest retailers in
Simply put, Norway is spectacular. Along the west coast, shimmering blue fjords carve deep into the interior, with picture-perfect villages hugging the shores and gravity-defying farms clinging to the steep slopes above. Elsewhere, the coastline is less dramatic but still stunning with white-painted towns and countless islands, while interior Norway has some of Europe’s wildest,