Maxim Rigaux was in the kayak closest to the rockfall. “We noticed it first when some little rocks fell down just next to one of our guides who was just under the cliff,” he said. The guide paddled away, and even bigger rocks began raining down. Rigaux started recording and captured video of the massive
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Louise at the Longshan Temple in Taipei © Louise Bastock Louise Bastock, Assistant Editor at Lonely Planet, recently returned from a trip to Taiwan. Tell us more… When I used to think about Taiwan, the dominant images in my mind would be of its capital city Taipei, specifically the skyscraper-studded skyline against a blue or
I overnight in up to 20 different hotel rooms each month. So I’ve become something of an expert in “hotel stay-ology”. (That’s a real degree. University of Phoenix confirmed it.) According to a prominent study that I just made up for this post, we know travelers (want to) spend up to two-thirds of their vacations
Do you dream of lying back, sipping a cocktail on a sun deck belonging to a little piece of yachting history, while the crew prepare lunch? Or perhaps you enjoy the thought of the sea spray hitting your face as you track wildlife in the Hebrides on a former Norwegian rescue boat? Whether you want
Anthony Myint at Mission Chinese Food. Tamara Palmer Anthony Myint, San Francisco-based environmental activist, chef, restaurateur, author and food consultant has been awarded the 2019 Basque Culinary World Prize. The Basque Culinary World Prize awards a single winner with €100,000 based on their “transformative” good works in the fields of education, health, research, sustainability, social
Few places in New England match the raw natural beauty of Massachusetts’ seashore. And few places along the coastline are more quaint, fun, and adventurous than Provincetown. As lifelong Northeasterners, we visit at least once a year so we know a thing or two about the best things to see and do in this quintessential
The Ural Airlines Airbus A321 was carrying 226 passengers and a crew of seven from Moscow’s Zhukovsky airport to Simferopol — a city on the Crimean Peninsula — when it ran into trouble. Shortly after takeoff, the plane “collided with a flock of gulls,” according a statement from the agency. Some of the birds were
Wonderings: rambles through and reflections on travel… this month, James Kay considers tourism’s final frontier: space © Joe Davis / Lonely Planet Aside from a few forays to France, the furthest my maternal grandparents travelled was Pembrokeshire, Wales (repeat visits to a wind-buffeted static caravan in Croes-goch, if you must know). Just a generation later,
With razor-thin profit margins, hotels are getting downright sneaky with their tactics to fill rooms. In an effort to avoid being sued, I won’t call them outright “scams” or “bait and switch” tactics. No, these fall into more of a gray area. Enough plausible deniability on the hotel’s part (“What? We told you there was
Raylin Pellatt (@rayy_baybay), is a major travel enthusiast having visited over twenty four countries (and counting)!. Having recently graduated from Michigan State last year, she’s relocated to Prague and has put together a list of her must-sees for the Czech Republic’s capital city! It’s the ultimate Eastern European city break – what are you waiting
So you’ve only got a couple of nights in San Juan, but you want to make sure you go to the right spots — look no further. I’m Tristan, an NYU student, backpacker and animal rights advocate. Here are some of my favorite spots! These tried-and-true bars and clubs are guaranteed to keep you on
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous icons in the world. It’s the crown jewel of France and is one of the leading drivers of French tourism. It’s also one of the architectural wonders of the world. For almost forty years it stood as the tallest man made structure in the world. Its
An elite few of America’s top schools have top attractions to match, combining architecture, landscapes and activities that are worth a visit. Back to school season is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your travel plans as you head back to class or send your beloved students off to
From a stop at the gym to visiting puppies at the shelter, spend a day with Zak.
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Rainbow cake sprinkles have been around since the late 18th century, when French candy chefs used them as decorations. Today, liquid food coloring, shortening, and sugar are mixed in hot water to form the sprinkle’s colorful dough. Long strands of the dough are broken into the tiny shapes we see on cakes, doughnuts, cookies, and