(CNN) — Seven snorkeling grandmothers have helped scientists to uncover a large population of venomous sea snakes in a New Caledonia bay popular with residents and cruise passengers. “The Fantastic Grandmothers,” as they call themselves, have worked with scientists from the University of New Caledonia and Macquarie University, Australia, since June 2017. All in their
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“Kids are inherently noisy. When they’re happy, they’re loud; when they’re not, they’re still loud,” says Samantha Foster, summing up why she prefers her holidays to be child-free. Foster, 33, from Sheffield, took her first adults-only break in 2016. Working for the NHS, Foster’s days often revolve around children – travel is an opportunity to
“You’ll find a walking safari brings your attention to things you wouldn’t notice on a game drive; the details, the animal tracks, scat, as well as medicinal uses for common plants,” my bushcamp watchman tells me as I finish up a bowl of creamy, African oat porridge and prepare for my second day of safari
A flight of Mexican-inspired beers at Cerveceria Colorado in Denver. Photo by Cerveceria Colorado Build Bridges, Not Walls. That’s the ethos behind Cerveceria Colorado, a brewery in Denver, Colorado, that takes inspiration from the culture, heritage, and ingredients of Mexico. “Bringing people together over beer is great, even if you have disagreeing viewpoints,” said Patrick
It’s been Justin Ownby’s dream to grow a giant pumpkin. And for the past four years, he has been trying to reach his goal of growing a 1,000 pound pumpkin, his wife, Christin, told CNN. This year the farmer from Cleveland, Tennessee, had an extra special seed to plant in May – a seed from
(CNN) — China has added new cities to its list of places that many foreign tourists can visit with easier-to-obtain short term visas. The cities of Xi’an, Ningbo, Chengdu and Chongqing will now be accessible via a 144-hour (six-day) transit visa, also known as a G visa, as of December 1, 2019, according to a
It was once a Nazi bunker, built in Hamburg 1942 in using forced labour by concentration camp prisoners. Today, it’s being transformed into a futuristic hotel, trimmed with layered gardens. The 136-room ‘nhow Hamburg’, located in the central St Pauli district, is expected to open in 2021 and will inhabit only the top portion of the
Winter is just around the corner and 10Best is looking for the best places to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. More specifically, we want to know your favorite ski hotels and resorts, ski towns, places to enjoy an apres-ski treat and go cross-country skiing. Vote in each category once per day until voting ends on Monday,
Daiya’s family of plant-based dairy-free products Daiya Recent months have seen a substantial increase in fast food and casual dining restaurants offering plant-based meat options, including offerings from companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Taco. Concurrently, plant-based dairy brands are growing and appear poised to gain additional market share. Many conventional dairy product processors are
Episode 3 of a multi part series documenting the epic road trip adventure me and 14 heroes embarked on driving 9000 miles across the USA in a school bus in late 2011 These road trip videos are dedicated to our friend Marcus Hughes-Hallett who sadly drowned on a family holiday in 2012 Please Like/Fav/Subscribe and
I’ve already mentioned this a few times, but my main camera broke when I was in the Philippines, and so I had to use my backup camera. The only problem is, I forgot to bring the battery charger We went to the Canon repair center in Manila and along with taking 3 weeks to fix
Insider compiled a list of 31 New York City restaurants you need to try before you die. The list consists of New York institutions like Katz’s Deli, Peter Luger Steak House, and Levain Bakery. It also highlights up-and-coming spots, like Sol Sips, a vegan restaurant run by a 23-year-old chef. MORE ULTIMATE LIST CONTENT: 43
The downtown Buffalo, New York, skyline along the city’s historic waterfront district on Lake Erie. DenisTangneyJr | E+ | Getty Images East Nusa Tenggara? Madhya Pradesh? The average American vacationer might not have heard of these exotic, far-flung destinations — located in Indonesia and India, respectively — but iconic budget travel guide Lonely Planet says
When the summer days get too hot to handle, there is one thing sure to be the perfect treat: Ice Cream! In a city known for its gastronomy, there are an abundance of amazing shops offering the perfect dessert for every type of sweet tooth. Whether you like cones or cups, chocolate or fruity flavors,
Come the merry season, New York City is a hive of holiday activity. And whether you’re planning your own personal adventures or thrive on bulleted itineraries, there’s no right way to enjoy this festive time of year. We know the city never sleeps, but we’re fairly certain you do. So, before you pull out your
Images Credit SeaDream Yacht A group of well-heeled passengers walk past rows of sparkling mega yachts onto the cobblestone streets of St. Tropez. They are led by their guide, in his crisp white chef’s jacket, to the village’s daily market while along the way he points out the market’s abundance of fish, clams, and oysters,
(CNN) — A Chinese cafe is under fire for painting dogs as pandas to stand out in the competitive pet cafe market. The cafe — in the southwestern city of Chengdu, close to the native home of the giant panda — also offers a dyeing service for people who want to transform their own pets
A set of stairs in the Bronx has become overrun with tourists and social media ‘influencers’ after it featured in the DC blockbuster film Joker, prompting a backlash from locals. In one of the most memorable scenes from the film, the protagonist Arthur Fleck (played by Joaquin Phoenix) struts menacingly down a set of stairs
Shrimp and grits at Halcyon — Photo courtesy of Caroline Eubanks Perhaps the ingredient most associated with Southern food and an important staple in breakfast dishes, grits are polarizing if you’ve never had them. The dish is actually made of ground corn kernels called hominy. Often incorrectly described as “savory oatmeal,” its closest relative is
GOLDEN, CO – MARCH 16: Mash cooks in a copper tank at AC Golden Brewing Company in Golden, March 16, … [+] 2016. AC Golden brewers are working on a remake of an ancient German lager in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reinheitsgebot, or German beer purity laws.They are even brought over a