(CNN) — Postojna Cave, situated one hour’s drive southwest of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, is so vast, it has its own railway. And yet, one of the cave’s main attractions is something at the other end of the size spectrum — and completely unique to Postojna. Baby dragons! Postojna is, during normal travel times, one of
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Calabria—the southwesternmost region of Italy—lies between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas. The region includes the provinces of Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria, Cosenza, Crotone, and Vibo Valentia. Compared to other parts of Italy that have been plagued with over-tourism, this historically and culturally rich region has largely remained off-the-beaten-path. Since about 1870, successive waves of Italian immigration
Whether you are visiting Rome, Florence, Venice, or Siracusa there are some common tourist mistakes that tourists make when they visit Italy. Here we go over some of the most common travel mistakes travelers make when they visit the land of pizza, pasta, and amazing people. So, whether it is trying to figure out when
How will the omicron variant and new red list affect my next holiday? The quickest, easiest and cheapest Day 2 PCR tests for travel The dilemmas facing skiers this winter ’I was told to expect masks and Covid caution in New York – but what I saw shocked me’ The White House has confirmed new
A pasta lover can never have too much pasta. Or accoutrements to make pasta night (okay, every night… and day) even better. Below, a curated selection of pasta-centric gifts to help make surprings your favorite pasta enthusiast even more joyful. Here’s to carb-centric gifting! Sfoglini Pasta Pantry Essentials Sfoglini’s pasta pantry essentials Sfoglini Stock your
A passenger arrives at a terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as countries react to the new coronavirus Omicron variant amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Washington, U.S. November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Carlos Barria | Reuters The spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant across the world could further delay the travel industry’s
(CNN) — Some 73 feet below the traffic and bustle of London’s Piccadilly lies a silent warren of corridors and pitch-black rooms, rarely seen, rarely visited, but which played a vital role in the course of 20th-century history. Now, the opportunity has come round again to slip behind the door of the abandoned Dover Street
December 4th is National Cookie Day. Something that I didn’t know until a couple of weeks ago. I’m not sure that December needs a designated day to celebrate cookies since the whole month is about cookies. Nonetheless, it’s a great time to start thinking about what holiday cookies you want to make with—and for—your friends
(CNN) — Buying a cheap property in Italy is an attractive prospect for many travelers, particularly with the ever-growing number of towns offering up homes for next to nothing through regeneration schemes. While some have been brave enough to take the leap and snap up a house ranging in price from one to a few
Popeyes is hoping to translate the wild success of its chicken sandwich to the United Kingdom. The brand just opened its first restaurant in the market–in East London–with plans to open about a dozen more in the next year, and about 350 total. Popeyes will be jockeying for attention with a few other American brands
In this article LVS The dip in travel stocks following the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant is a temporary “setback” that presents some attractive buying opportunities within the sector, according to investor SpringOwl Asset Management. Travel and tourism stocks were hammered after the World Health Organization classified omicron a “variant of concern.” Several countries
(CNN) — Curious meerkats, a rescued Amazon river dolphin and a school of barracudas feature on the shortlist of images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice competition, and fans can vote for their favorite. The 25 images are currently on display at an exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London until
The yuletide season is upon us – bringing with it the promise of mulled wine, mince pies and, crucially, enchanting Christmas light displays. From mile-long trails to tunnels of light, these dazzling illuminations are just the ticket for getting into the seasonal spirit. Here’s everything you need to know about the best Christmas light displays
Before I reveal my predictions for 2022, it is only fair to revisit my past predictions made pre-Covid, at this time in 2019, to see how far off the mark I was. Here’s what I was forecasting then: · Private label would be neck-and-neck with major brands in unit sales, growing from 33% of the market to
(CNN) — There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people. While these events can be traced back to Vienna — the city’s first recorded December market was in 1298 — the tradition has spread across the world over the centuries. From Germany, to Switzerland, to New York, it’s
Santorini used to be known for its tomatoes. Petros Oikonomou has dedicated more than 20 years to reviving the crop and the heritage agriculture of the Greek island chain. MORE INTERNATIONAL EATS VIDEOS: How Grannies Make Fresh Pasta In The Streets Of Bari, Italy | Regional Eats How Tomato Sauce Is Made In Italy |
It’s not just cheese and charcuterie any more. As California tasting rooms continue to push the envelope on food and wine pairings — really, immersive culinary experiences for guests — winemakers are celebrating their own diverse heritages that manifest in food pairings for their wine portfolios. And wine country subculture is not as homogenous as
(CNN) — All over the world, it’s been a tough year on wallets. Supply-chain blockages and changing consumer demand have pushed up the cost of living in many of our biggest cities, according to new research published Wednesday, and inflation is the fastest recorded over the past five years. The Israeli city of Tel Aviv
Private air travel is prospering under the pandemic. In fact, interest is so high that many private jet companies have a different problem of their hands: keeping up with demand. Private aviation company VistaJet said new memberships for the first half of 2021 are up 53% compared to 2020, with Europe bringing in the greatest
A headache has returned to the post-Covid travel checklist: Day 2 PCR tests. This time, however, it comes with a fresh pain – self-isolation until you receive a negative result. Before today you simply needed to book the cheapest lateral flow test available (prices had fallen to as low as £1) and rest safe in