(Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay) Atop an oceanside bluff in Half Moon Bay, a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, sits The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Built in 2001 just 30 minutes south from the San Francisco International Airport, the luxury resort delivers a five-star experience inspired by the grand seaside lodges
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Researchers in the field often use camera traps to remotely photograph the intimate lives of animals. These stationary cameras have a sensor that is triggered by heat or movement, letting researchers monitor animals without disturbing them. The traps can be deployed for months at a time, sometimes capturing hundreds of thousands of images. But these
The World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual convention of the planet’s top politicians, economists and business leaders, seasoned with a sprinkling of celebrities, has become one of the calendar’s elite events. This year’s edition, which is imminent (January 21–24), is sure to witness the usual cavalcade of what newspapers are obliged to call “the great
Photo courtesy of Dave Stamboulis Navigating the Tambopata River Home to over 1,000 square miles of protected wetlands, floodplains, rainforest and oxbow lakes, the Tambopata Reserve is one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet. Access into this amazing area is by boat, and outfitter Rainforest Expeditions runs four outstanding lodges along the Tambopata
Kay Stewart (left), founder of House of Soul Catering Photo by House of Soul Catering As any entrepreneur will tell you, starting a business is hard. Even the brands that look like overnight successes wouldn’t have succeeded without the grit, determination, or passion of their founders. Kay Stewart knows this better than anyone. For almost
(CNN) — I’m an environmental journalist, and I care tremendously about the climate. I also fly a lot. I’m an American married to a Brit, and we’ve lived in London for 19 years, thousands of miles away from much of my family and many of my closest friends. I work hard to stay close to
For several hours on Saturday evening, the performing arts center illuminated its iconic sails with images of firefighters battling bushfires across the country. One of the images was a simple, hand-painted sign that had heart shapes and read “THANK YOU FIRIES.” “We want to send a message of hope and strength, and importantly to thank
A decade ago, an adventurous traveller might have trekked to the world’s highest waterfall, toured the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, or admired the imposing Crac des Chevaliers. No longer. The world has, on the whole, become a smaller place since 2010 – although there are a few positive notes. Eight destinations that have disappeared
Dairy cows graze a pasture — Photo courtesy of iStock / steverts Happy cows don’t just come from California anymore. America’s Dairyland a.k.a. Wisconsin, has been producing delicious, award-winning cheese for years and it’s time to get a piece of the wheel. Wisconsin boasts many unique creameries that specialize in everything from cheese curds to
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a cardiologist, started Minneapolis-based Step One Foods to improve her … [+] patients’ health Step One Foods Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a Minneapolis-based cardiologist who trained at the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, realized more than a decade ago that conventional medicine wasn’t curing her patients. “No matter how
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Lunar New Year festival at the Oakland Museum of California. Odell Hussey Photography | Courtesy Oakland Museum of California This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, Jan. 25 and will be followed by 15 days of celebrations marking the transition from the Year of the Pig to the Year of the Rat. While
Food is one of the most amazing ways to understand and experience a new culture. It is often the lens through which we try to understand the world, how we relate to particular cultures and how we remember certain experiences. The best way to fully experience a new city or country through their food is
Tenaya Lodge Couples looking for a Valentine’s weekend getaway will discover the Tenaya Lodge offers all the amenities to unwind and enjoy some quality time together. Tenaya Lodge is 48 miles from Fresno, 4.5 hours from the greater Los Angeles area and about 3.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. Situated on 75 acres bordering
Diego’s unstoppable libido was credited as a major reason for the survival of his fellow giant tortoises on Espanola, part of the Galapagos Islands, after being shipped over from the San Diego Zoo as part of a breeding program. When he started his campaign of promiscuity, there were just two males and 12 females of
A sprawling city that excels in natural splendour You really can’t overstate the case for visiting Cape Town. First, there’s the in-your-face beauty of a craggy mountain range that drops precipitously into a glittering sea, its flanks carpeted in greens and delicate florals. Then there’s the pristine white beaches lapped by – it must be said
Nile tilapia Getty In a new study entitled “Tilapia-waste flour as a natural nutritional replacer for bread: A consumer perspective” by Monteiro et al., six breads formulated with different percentages of nile tilapia flour were analyzed to assess taste and nutritional merits. The study found that tilapia flour can be added to bread at 12.17%
It’s hard to imagine England, Wales and Northern Ireland without the National Trust (Scotland has its own variation). Its acorn symbol pops up by beaches and fells, on the gates of mansions and the doors of tenements, beside footpaths, car parks and cafés. It exasperates some people and pleases many more: it means that you
Evan Price, co-founder of Green Cheek Beer Co. Photo by Vito Trautz Evan Price was a terrible home brewer. Like, really bad. But whereas another person might have cut their losses and found a new hobby, the affable Price only doubled his resolve. Something about brewing entranced him. So why not get a brewing job