Kanazawa is known as Japan’s “Little Kyoto” for a reason. Up until the late 19th Century, the castle town of Kanazawa flourished under the powerful Maeda clan, who ruled over an ancient province then known as Kaga. Cherry blossom petals fall in Nagamachi samurai district. DavidCallan Today, Kanazawa is a lively modern city with a
Month: January 2020
Switzerland is one of those places people know from photos or postcards, but have rarely had the chance to visit. With the allure of the Swiss Alps, towns like Lucerne and Zermatt, as well as the chocolate and the cheese, there is so much to visit in this country, it is often hard to choose!
From the fun of Sin City to the jaw-dropping beauty of the national parks, this scenic route packs amazing sights and tastes into a manageable itinerary. From the fun of Sin City to the jaw-dropping beauty of the national parks, this scenic route packs amazing sights and tastes into a manageable itinerary. If you’re looking
Chad Chisholm We went to the Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada to check out this year’s “ice hotel.” The motif for 2020 is “20 years of magic” and we couldn’t agree more. The ever-evolving work is crafted by artisans from across the globe, sculpting the impermanent structure into fascinating structures and artful touches throughout
An insider’s guide to the top things to do in London, including the best London museums, art galleries, sightseeing spots and free places to visit, as well as insider tips for top London attractions from the Tate Modern to the London Eye – and the best hotels within walking distance, in Westminster, the City, Tower
Photo courtesy of Jessica van Dop DeJesus A traditional Puerto Rican meal Puerto Rico is a small Caribbean island that is big on flavor. And the food reflects the mix of its cultures: Spanish, African and Taíno Indian, with a side of American. From fried red snapper to crispy pork crackling, the cuisine is not
(CNN) — Some airline brands die forever. Others, it seems, go into suspended animation, waiting to be reborn when the time’s right to take to the skies once again. Which is why, on January 12, a Boeing 767-300ER touched down on the runway at New York’s JFK airport, bringing with it a US brand name
(CNN) — Amsterdam’s De Wallen red-light district has long been one of the city’s most provocative neighborhoods thanks to its notorious window brothels. But the historic area has become something of a spectacle in recent years thanks to a dramatic rise in tourists to the Dutch capital in recent years. As a result, the area
When chefs tire of London, they could sure do worse than slipping away to rural Wales for a bigger kitchen and a slice of the good life. From Georgian coaching inns with boutique edge to bright-and-breezy coastal boltholes with dreamy sea views and former drovers’ cottages full of rustic charm in the Brecon Beacons, each
There are more than 35,000 museums in the United States, according to a figure released by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. That means there’s twice as many museums in our country as there are Starbucks – a staggering figure. So, we want to narrow down the field to the best museums in Canada
(CNN) — Airports around the world are increasing health screenings and implementing new quarantine procedures as officials race to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, a new SARS-like illness that first appeared in Hubei province, China. Hundreds of people have been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus in mainland China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and
“We have contact,” revealed the ranger to the seven wildlife enthusiasts standing at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo, an extinct volcano in the Rwandan Virunga Mountains. An excited murmur spread through the group as they stood waiting in the morning sun. “Let’s go,” said a porter, as he climbed over the stone fence. The tourists
When the summer months come around, campers start gettting excited to carry on with their long-awaited hiking trips. Of course, every trip would be incomplete without a great selection of high-quality essential gear. Forget the cool gadgets for camping, these are the essentials, the must haves for camping and hiking. Packing for a camping trip also depends on
This is a 360 video from my amateur attempt at crossing the english channel. You can experience it using the youtube app, try and select the highest resolution (4k). Then move you phone around to experience the magic of 360 video! let me know what you guys think in the comments! Follow Dave Youtube //
If Paris is the city of lights, Sydney is the city of fireworks. So says Baz Luhrmann, and he should know, he’s lit it up more than once… From Pippa Middleton’s extravagant harbourside honeymoon to big romance on a small budget, Sydney knows how to turn it on for lovers. If the budget is substantial,
Access Living said it got the $25,000 round-trip quote last month, after it told an Amtrak agent that five of the 10 people making the trip are in wheelchairs. “We were shocked, we thought there was a mistake in the email they sent us,” Bridget Hayman with Access Living told CNN. In an email exchange
(CNN) — The concept of pilotless commercial jet flight has been bandied about for years. But while the technology has been there, there’s been little concrete evidence to suggest autonomous flying could ever really get off the ground — until now. Airbus has confirmed one of its test aircraft took off automatically at Toulouse-Blagnac airport
The egalitarian nature of Bristol extends to its hotels with good deals available across the board, so if you pick the right time, you can stay somewhere smart. What’s more as the heart of the city is relatively compact, you can be sure that wherever you stay you are never far from the action, be
Photo courtesy of City Museum It’s time to rethink the definition of “museum” If you think museums are stuffy or boring, you haven’t visited these. And, oh, you should. Start with City Museum in St. Louis, above, for the most fun, joyful and hands-on experience, no matter how old (or young) you are. This 10-story,
(CNN) — For some, the prospect of buying a cheap home in Italy is a chance to leave their old life behind and start all over again. But the latest town to offer tumbledown houses priced at just over a dollar wants buyers to bring it with them — encouraging families or groups of friends
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