People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York City on June 7, 2023. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Smoke from Canada wildfires is set to disrupt flights again Thursday after hundreds were delayed a day earlier due to decreased visibility, the Federal Aviation
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Lonely Planet’s People You Meet series profiles people we think you should meet on your journey – those who make lasting impressions and help you connect more deeply with the destination. “How do you like my artwork?” says Almir Ahmetagic, a wry smile creeping across his face as he points to a large dent in
Yannick Andrea Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise. With its stunning mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush valleys, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether travelers are beginners or experienced hikers, they will find plenty of trails to choose from. Swiss Deluxe Hotels, an organization featuring 39 properties across Switzerland that are considered among the leading hotels
You may have a beef with this news. Actually, maybe you should be careful about having a beef because there’s yet another Salmonella outbreak. This time the outbreak has been linked to ground beef. And the outbreak has already gotten at least 26 people ill in Illinois, according to a June 7 Illinois Department of
Little did I know when I moved to Switzerland a decade ago, that I’d still be here now. But with its supermodel looks, fine weather, easy-peasy public transport, multilingual mindset and penchant for cheese and wine, this is a country where it’s easy to get comfortable – even if it is a bit on the
Retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi and psychic medium Amy Allan of The Dead Files travel to Florida to investigate a shattered family’s claim that a malicious paranormal entity is after the mother and son of the household. Following Amy’s late-night exploration of the property, she determines that the late matriarch’s spirit, as well as
Looking for a glorious country to explore with kids? Italy might be just what you need. People are patient and accommodating and there’s no shortage of things to do, from treasure-hunting in Roman ruins to castle-building on sandy beaches. Add brilliant food to the mix and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable family
Daniel Boulud is one of America’s most talented and beloved chefs. Last month, his flagship restaurant in New York City, DANIEL, celebrated its 30th anniversary, no small feat in a city where even the most celebrated restaurants open and close. Raised on a family farm outside Lyon, France, Chef Boulud has built an impressive culinary
Sauna is almost a religion in Finland and not knowing the right etiquette for the Sauna may be the biggest thing tourists do that upset the locals in Finland. The Finns are pretty laid back people, but there are a few things that travelers and tourists to Finland do that does piss them off. Here
Amusement parks are one of the most popular summer outings. More than 100 million people visited the 20 most popular North American amusement parks in 2021 with another 10 million attending the most popular water parks—and attendance is expected to rise in 2023. It’s not just visits that are up, though. Theme park prices are
The price to ship goods by air jumped to a record just before Christmas 2021, driven by strong e-commerce demand, port congestion and a chokehold on capacity from airlines’ limited pandemic schedules. Those trends also drove a boom in a small but lucrative corner of the aerospace industry: converting passenger planes into aircraft that can
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Jill Weinlein Recently, the Fairmont Express Hotel in historic Victoria, B.C., completed a $60+ million dollar restoration to bring the Grand Dame of Canada into a new era of modern luxury. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada’s Castle on the Coast debuted its new Fairmont Empress Gold. Now visitors receive a ‘hotel within a hotel’ experience
Queen Charlotte lives in another universe. A never-ending whirl of razor-precision etiquette, high society balls and lavish entertainment. Days and nights are spent well away from the humdrum outside world within the walls of vast country piles or stuccoed, high-society city townhouses. It all looks a bit of a blast, and highlights the charms of
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Visiting Costco’s rotisserie chicken plant — the first chicken slaughterhouse built in America in years — underscored for me how fragile our food supply is, and how much it will take in coming years to produce food as the climate crisis worsens. The feature, published this
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. Editorial director Fin McCarthy took on this query from a female traveling alone. Question: I’m traveling through Europe this summer staying in hostels. Some places only have mixed dorms
The GA Crew travels to downtown Los Angeles to investigate the long-abandoned Roxie Theater. The Roxie was the site of a mysterious suicide in 1954, and the woman who killed herself has never been identified. Zak talks to people on the street near the theater and is told that people have been seen entering the
This is the story of my Best Friend and how a piece of advice he gave me as a teenager changed the course of my life! Since then we have traveled the world together seeking adventure, this video shows our latest adventure crossing the English channel in our boat! Go Follow… Dave Youtube // https://www.youtube.com/user/daveerasmus
When I booked a flight to Buenos Aires a few years ago, I hadn’t done much research and didn’t know what to expect. In fact, I was just planning to use Buenos Aires as a stopping point on my way to Montevideo, Uruguay, where I was meeting some friends. But after arriving in balmy Buenos
With 30 million dollars worth of series A funding, cultivated meat startup Uncommon plans to take pork to sustainable and healthy new heights. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Our insatiable appetite for meat is putting tremendous strain on the environment. Water resources are rapidly drained. Rainforests are ravaged for grain. Rivers run thick with effluent.