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 ►
🇹🇭 Karen Food – Wild Jungle Food: https://youtu.be/Bv4B3vvjNsg 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe Don’t miss new food videos! Again, a big thank you to Khun Mook and Shikomo for taking us on this authentic Karen food tour in their village. Mook does tours in Mae Hong Son province of Thailand, contact her here: https://www.facebook.com/MooksHillTribeCrafts MAE HONG SON,
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
Desert X AlUla On a mission to redefine the luxury hotel experience, last November trailblazing sustainable hospitality brand Habitas opened its first property in the Middle East – the architecturally stunning 96-room resort, Habitas AlUla. The ancient sandstone cliffs and palm groves of Ashar Valley Alula in northwest Saudi Arabia not only serve as a
In this article EXPE Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern told CNBC on Friday he’s not worried about customers abandoning actual travel for a virtual-reality alternative. “I don’t see [the metaverse] as a competitive threat. We’re certainly, like everyone else in the world, sort of intrigued by it … but we’re pretty much about the ‘real-verse,'”
(CNN) — Who needs new and improved when you can delight in old and perfected? Planet ramblers looking for adventure might consider spending time with these 10 living ambassadors from the past, including a bird with millions of flight miles, a rose that survived an aerial bombing, a tree linked to Buddha, green globules in
Half term is finally here for many families across the country and with it the perennial problem of what to do with the children if the weather turns rainy – which is looking more and more likely. On the positive side, the beach is rarely a realistic option at this time of year anyway –
Tyson Foods stock surged earlier this week on the news of massive quarterly profits. John Tyson’s personal fortune gained $300 million. He’s now worth $3.3 billion and is again America’s richest meat supplier. Business has been good for Tyson, but a new study suggests it has profited while avoiding environmental costs. The Union of Concerned Scientists, an
(CNN) — Think of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind — the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if you’re a winter-sports fan, the ski slopes of Kranjska Gora. But this alpine region tucked into Slovenia’s northwestern corner is packed with natural wonders, many of which are contained within the country’s
The Second of two episodes, Louis and friends embark on an epic adventure Roadtrip to Norway to celebrate Louis’ birthday and Josh getting married! Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiiR-_GYdIw Thanks to @sampepper for making this with me http://www.youtube.com/OFFICIALsampepper Please Like/Fav/Subscribe and Share! subscribe to Louis’ Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/louiscole You can also follow our updates on Twitter
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The news that France is to drop the requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers to show evidence of a negative test on arrival is an excellent breakthrough for huge numbers of travellers. Combined with the ending of Day 2 tests for travellers coming back to the UK from this Friday, it means that most of us will,
Drew Brees is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. He is second only to Tom Brady in total passing yardage and touchdowns thrown. Most of his legendary career was spent in New Orleans. And if there’s one thing this city loves as much as its beloved Saints, it’s great food