The laidback mountainous landscapes of Chiang Mai are famous for offering a stark contrast to the busy cities and lavish beaches that are the usual Thailand calling cards. Known for breathtaking views, traditional handicrafts and a creative scene of artisans, baristas and chefs, there’s lots to see and do in this ancient Lanna Kingdom capital.
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It’s impossible not to relax in Beaujolais. Calm roads criss-cross through green vineyards, golden-stone villages and forest trails. Throw in a wine-tasting or two and you’ll be breathing more deeply and untensing your shoulders before you know it. Beaujolais is the perfect destination for independent travelers looking for a quintessentially French experience without hassle. You
Jarred pasta sauce brand Sauz is experiencing a meteoric rise, entering 1,900 Target stores across the US today, Sauz cofounders Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri reveal to me exclusively. Additionally, Sauz will increase its shelf space in Whole Foods Markets, expanding from about 60 stores in its Southern-Pacific region to more than 500 stores nationally
Spain has been home for the past 16 years, ever since I moved to its capital Madrid in my early-30s. From day one, it was easy to be charmed by this warm and inviting country. It ticks a lot of boxes in terms of what you’re looking for in a European destination – great cuisine
Remnants of military conflict surround Zhang Zhong Jie’s cafe. The coffee shop sits within an abandoned military fortification, its entrance surrounded by rusting tanks. It’s a scene the citizens of Taiwan’s remote Kinmen Island know well. All that separates the cafe from mainland China are 6 miles of choppy water and a row of anti-invasion
Matthew Cummings is a creative individual. With a bachelor’s degree and a master’s of fine arts, both in glass sculpture, he founded Pretentious Glass Co. in 2012 in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. That same year, he started homebrewing. “I was a broke artist,” said Cummings in a telephone interview. “But I was a big beer fan
With eight million people, Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city. Its most vibrant one, too. While such size makes the place sound intimidating, most of Bogotá’s main attractions are in fact located in a handful of key neighborhoods. These areas hug the green mountains that form this high-altitude city’s eastern spine. Stay in the historic area
In a move that highlights the growing shift toward healthier bakery options in the UK, Oreo cookies maker Mondelēz International has made a first minority investment in local startup, Urban Legend, through its venture unit SnackFutures. Financial details were not disclosed. Founded in 2021 by Anthony Fletcher, former CEO of Graze snacks (acquired by Unilever)
Mix French charm with West Indian joie de vivre, and you get Martinique, a delightful island in the Lesser Antilles. Here, rugged volcanic landscapes give way to lush rainforests, soaring peaks and postcard-perfect beaches, with the towering Mont Pelée volcano as a powerful symbol of nature’s might. From sipping a ti’ punch to diving into
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which surveyed 6,000 international travelers from the six countries — showed that respondents perceived Hawaii to be the safest state in terms of gun violence, while
The modern whiskey boom has demonstrated time and again that world class examples of the liquid can hail from all corners of the globe. If you want exceptional single malt, for example, you no longer need to rely on Scotland. Notable offerings now flow out everywhere from Portland to Peru. Similarly, when it comes to
The southern rim of the Caribbean offers the perfect conditions for taking the plunge. In and around the Dutch-speaking islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (the ABC Islands), the water temperatures are warm year-round, averaging 85°F (29°C). And since the islands sit south of the hurricane belt, you’ll find less extreme weather than in alternative islands
There’s plenty to keep you busy in the town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Yet most visitors use the valley as a home base to explore the staggeringly wild and beautiful wider area, too. Two of America’s most famous national parks are within 60 miles (97km) of Jackson Hole, and the history of the American West
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Lafayette, Colorado based Stem Ciders is hosting prominent cideries from around America at its Denver RiNO neighborhood tap room from Oct 9-12 in a week of events they are calling Great American Cider Friends. These events will be taking place during the week of the Great
Oct. 3rd, 2024 Offering 132 hotels and resorts around the world, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is one of the premier hoteliers in the industry. With 54 properties in North America – four properties in Central and South America, 20 properties in Europe, 23 properties in the Middle East and Africa and 35 properties in
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world’s best cities. From food markets to bookshops, vintage and homegrown design, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. In Catalonia’s lively capital, a rich
Palm Springs is hot. It’s having its moment in the sun. It’s basking in its own glow. And that’s not even mentioning this desert city’s endless sunshine. As the Anchor of the Coachella Valley, about a two-hour drive east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs has been both a hideaway and a playground for generations of
Blanketed in mountains and rainforest and lashed by the Roaring 40s winds, Tasmania is a wild place with wild ways. Australia’s island state could not have been better designed for lovers of adventure. The country’s most famous hiking trails are here, along with its most dramatic peaks. Rivers pour through forests thick with moss and
There is so much quality coming from Alsace, the small and storied region in the northeast of France, it’s hard to pick just one bottle. But this Grand Cru Riesling from Domaine Christophe Mittnacht’s “Terre d’Etoiles” line stood out in a constellation of white wines this summer. A dry and delicious Riesling from Alsace Domaine
Halepuna Waikiki With its crescent beach framed by iconic state monument Diamond Head, Waikiki has captivated visitors for decades and inspired countless dreams of the islands—a slice of tropical paradise whose magic never fades. In fact, the postcard-beautiful city of Honolulu itself remains a timeless destination where the allure of 1960s Hawaii—a place of Mai
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