Mention Bulgaria to seasoned skiers and snowboarders and the first thing that comes to mind is its cheap reputation. With pints of beer for £1.50 and lift pass prices under £200, its bargain basement fame seems justified – this year the resorts of Borovets and Bansko both, once again, topped the chart of the cheapest
The man who makes the best cakes in the world has arrived in London. L’Expresse described Cédric Grolet as having “revolutionized the world of sweetness” and his list of awards is long and impressive. So, it’s no surprise that The Berkley hotel in London is thrilled that the young pastry chef chose to open his first patisserie
(CNN) — In the early days of the pandemic, when demand for air travel abruptly flatlined and international borders closed, “ghost flights” became a common phenomenon. These were empty or near-empty planes traversing the skyline as airline schedules kept to their contractual obligations to fly. The problem is that, nearly two years on, they’re still
(CNN) — It was Valentine’s Day 1996 when Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal, surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayas, and encountered Mandy Halse for the first time. Green and Halse were thousands of miles from their respective homes in England and New Zealand. Both were backpackers in their twenties determined to see
It is the Valentine’s Day news that many of us have been waiting for. And it has nothing to do with love-hearts, chocolates or vastly overpriced flowers. Spain has announced that, on February 14, it will simplify the entry requirements for teenage tourists. Where previously, children over 12 needed to be fully vaccinated in order
A decade ago the forecast was dire for America’s favorite sweet. The headlines came in hot: “Climate Change Could Melt Chocolate Production,” and “Cocoa Shortage Could Send Chocolate Prices Soaring.” The world’s top cocoa manufacturers rushed to address cocoa productivity, and cacao has made productivity gains in regions like Ecuador. While these predictions did not
Inflation in Thailand will largely be “contained” because the price pressures in the country are not as broad-based compared to some developed markets, said the governor of Bank of Thailand. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said overall inflation rate will remain within the central bank’s target range of between 1% and 3%. Even though inflation for January came in at
There’s enormous excitement about innovative foods these days. A confluence of skyrocketing investments, consumer demand for healthier and more regenerative products and unprecedented entrepreneurship is supercharging a food sector alive with new options and possibilities. This surge prompts questions. What should we think about the current investment frenzy? Why would we want to eat these
Walk in the footsteps of Fellini and taste the classic flavors of this ancient and perfectly instagramable city. This new tour from Lonely Planet Experiences combines the expertise of Lonely Planet, Intrepid Travel and Urban Adventures to explore the best things to do in Rome, as well as some of the city’s most beautiful historical
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Up Helly Aa is Scotland’s wild fire festival in the Shetland Islands. Closer to Norway than Edinburgh, the local’s dress up like Vikings and burn a full sized Viking Long ship. Join Alex and Marko the Vagabrothers in finding out why? —————— Made possible with the support of Visit Scotland: Website ► https://www.visitscotland.com/ Instagram ►
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Topline With the Biden administration looking to fight consolidation in industries from meatpacking to shipping, a new report from the Treasury Department on Wednesday zeroed in on the $250 billion (annual) U.S. alcohol market, outlining a series of reforms to boost competition, combat “exclusionary behavior” by big companies and save consumers money. Key Facts The
Moraine Lake in Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images Pandemic-era mask and social distancing mandates may be ending all across the nation but many Americans may not yet be ready to get up close and personal with strangers while on vacation. If that sounds like you, you might
Ready to start planning your Summer 2022 getaway? Japan’s Gifu, Kagawa, and Ishikawa Prefectures are must-visit, under-the-radar destinations filled with culture and luxury experiences. We’ve rounded up a list of one-of-a-kind wellness getaways, unique luxury stays, and the best cultural eats from all three prefectures. Let’s take a look. Art destinations for the design aficionado · Visit a real-life art island: Walk
Fully vaccinated holidaymakers will not be required to take any Covid-19 tests for return to the UK from February 11, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed. The Day 2 test for immunised arrivals will be dropped. The only remaining restriction for fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK will be completing a passenger locator form. The
In a corner of France where prized mushrooms are dubbed “black diamonds,” one truffle hunter is hoping that an unusual NFT auction will help him turn a surprising gastronomic discovery into a publicity bonanza for the Dordogne region. Bernard Planche, who lives in Sarlat of the Dordogne region, has been a “trufficulteur” (truffle grower) for
(CNN) — Spacious, full of gadgets, and with infinite angles of recline as they sink down to a lie-flat bed: there’s a reason why airplane business class seats are as pricey — and cushy — as they are. Now one airline is aiming to revolutionize luxury in the skies by debuting a business class seat
A number of countries have closed the door on unvaccinated Britons (a cohort in excess of 10 million people, according to some estimates), with Spain among the most recent to announce that only double-jabbed Britons would be welcomed. Previously, a negative test was sufficient. However, with omicron proving to be a far milder version of
Bombing of Reims in Champagne, France, during World War I. Roger Viollet via Getty Images Another blast sets a young woman’s nerves on edge as she whispers to herself, “I don’t think I can take much more.” The walls vibrated continuously, bringing anxious thoughts of whether the integrity of the building could hold and each