The 400 or so public markets in Mexico City are where the city’s fabled food culture comes to life, where culinary traditions get disseminated and find new expression. Indeed, these crucial social and economic spaces are where millions of people eat, work, shop and network daily – in a manner that has remained relatively unchanged over
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In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen during the Palisades fire in the Malibu area of Los Angeles county, California on January 9, 2025.  Josh Edelson | Afp | Getty Images Airlines have extended travel waivers for Los Angeles airports as wildfires continue to burn in the area. American Airlines,
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Nick Ray is the author of the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap chapters in the 14th edition of Lonely Planet’s Cambodia guidebook scheduled to be released in September 2025. Some Cambodians wryly observe that Cambodia has three seasons – hot, hotter and hottest – but in reality, there are distinct dry and wet seasons that define the harvest
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Towards the end of 2024, Houston restaurateur Michael Sambrooks had a tough decision to make. The founder and owner of Sambrooks Hospitality Group, known for its collection of Texas smokehouse restaurants specializing in live-fire cooking, opened Andiron restaurant, a sumptuously designed, high-end steakhouse in 2023. But in late 2024, after much consideration, Sambrooks decided to
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There’s nothing quite like bathing in the blissfully warm, mineral-rich waters of an onsen on a trip to Japan. For generations, both locals and visitors have flocked to these ancient hot springs to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. And one place in particular stands out for experiencing Japan’s most famous contribution to holistic healing. Wakayama
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Who doesn’t want to visit Vietnam? This Southeast Asian powerhouse has it all: beautiful beaches, unparalleled history, diverse cultures…and did we mention the food? The country’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City tend to be most travelers’ first impressions of this singular country. They’re both cosmopolitan, exciting and oh-so-Vietnamese – and yet
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Icelandic water is some of the purest and cleanest in the world. And Icelanders have turned enjoying this natural resource into an art and a science. The Blue Lagoon is just the beginning. From sprawling lagoon complexes with multi-step bathing rituals to tiny secluded natural pools, you’ll find a variety of geothermal facilities across the
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Nick Ray is the author of the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap chapters in the 14th edition of Lonely Planet’s Cambodia guidebook scheduled to be released in September 2025. Cambodia is considered one of the friendliest countries in Southeast Asia. Thanks to an unbreakable spirit and infectious optimism, the Khmers have prevailed. No visitor comes
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As we enter 2025, the global food system faces a whirlwind of challenges and transformations. From surging coffee and cocoa prices to the shifting dynamics of a new U.S. administration, one thing remains clear: uncertainty looms large. Yet amidst this turbulence, investors are identifying key themes poised to shape the future of food and agriculture.
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For some 3000 years, Naples has enchanted visitors. Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with Mt Vesuvius towering in the distance, Italy’s third-largest city is home to an incredible wealth of art and architecture. Ancient Greek fortifications, a Roman-era theater and a Norman castle testify to its long and rich history. And around every
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Situated on the Gulf of Naples, on the western coast of southern Italy, Naples‘ history, culture, and cuisine are forever tied to the Mediterranean Sea. Sailors from the Greek island of Rhodes were the first to establish a small commercial port here in the first millennium BCE, founding the city of Parthenope, renamed Neápolis in
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