It’s easy to experience sticker shock when checking into eco-lodges and renting vehicles and booking tours in Costa Rica. Indeed, it is the most expensive country in Central America, thanks to a booming economy and well-developed tourist sector. But there are plenty of ways for cost-conscious travelers to save some colones, especially those who are
Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People are turning to the internet to learn about bedtime routines, sleep positions and to understand — “Why am I so tired all the time?” —
As an aspiring wine snob, I like to try new wines regularly, sipping and swishing and savoring the novel flavors, characteristics, and textures that might be found therein. When I do this with my spouse, I sometimes ask, “What do you think of the wine?” More often than not, his response is something like, “It
Budget-friendly Pakistan should be an obvious choice for cost-conscious travelers who want a proper adventure without breaking the bank. Most of the country is accessible by public transport and you can find accommodation and food at budget prices wherever you go. Visiting Pakistan out of season and traveling in the same style as locals will
With its incredible range of spectacular scenery, Pakistan offers some truly epic road trips. With a rented car and driver – or your own wheels – you can drive the world’s most dramatic mountain highway, follow historic invasion and trade routes, drift between Sufi shrines and desert forts, or follow the mighty Indus River from
When you find bone fragments in your sausage, your response is probably not “Bone appétit.” Instead, it’s likely going to be more like “Bone-how-did-this-end-up-here?” So, after customers found bone fragments in its ready-to-eat blended meat and poultry smoked sausage, it’s not surprising that Hillshire Brands Company has issued a recall of its product. This recall
Views of EL Cielo in Valle de Guadalupe. Photo Jill Weinlein Celebrating its 10th anniversary, El Cielo Resort and Winery in Valle de Guadalupe provides captivating wine country enrichment opportunities. The CEO of the resort, Gustavo Ortega is passionate about wine and hospitality. According to El Cielo’s Sommelier Sebastian Reyes, Ortega visited Valle de Guadalupe
India’s astonishing variety of sights has to be seen to be believed. Travelers have devoted lifetimes to exploring the famous places and forgotten corners of India, driven onwards by the certainty that there’s always more to see. Mughal palaces, towering Hindu temples, mountain monasteries, lost kingdoms, cultured cities, and genteel hill stations in the foothills
The New York Wine & Spirits Competition convened last month in Brooklyn, bringing together some of the best palates in the beverage industry together for three days of blind tasting and judging. Organized by the prestigious Tasting Alliance—the same group responsible for the San Francisco World Spirits Competition—this year’s iteration saw a record number of
Nashville draws tourists from all over the country to experience the country music history, culture, and vibrant nightlife that makes up Music City—but it isn’t the only town in the state with great venues. Tennessee, renowned for its rich musical heritage, is now stepping beyond traditional concert halls and indoor arenas to embrace the open
Pakistan is one of the world’s great surprises, with an incredible diversity of scenery – from the world’s biggest mountain glaciers to the sparkling waters of the Indus River – alongside some of the most beautiful forts, mosques and archaeological sites in the Subcontinent. It is the cultural bridge between India and Central Asia and
The Vita Coco Company, Inc. is celebrating World Coconut Day by partnering with Roblox, a global immersive platform where millions of people connect and communicate daily, by introducing a new giant coconut just off the coast of Coconut Island in “The Coconut Grove.” Vita Coco will donate $1 to its charity partners in Brazil for
A sprinkle of forest-clad tropical islands spills off the 2,989 miles of beach and mangrove-studded coasts that cut this green peninsula out of the sea. Running from the north to join the ancient forests of Pahang state in the center, the undulating peaks of the Titiwangsa mountain range split the country in the middle. Malaysia’s
Don Riddle Four years after making its debut in Boston’s Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is still setting the bar high. Let’s face it: there is luxury, but then there is Four Seasons luxury, and this property exceeds all expectations. The elevated experience starts the moment guests arrive at the 61-story
No country in Asia, and possibly the world, is such a kaleidoscope of as Malaysia. The main puzzle of Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities living in the Peninsula is completed by 18 aboriginal groups, the orang asli. Across the sea in Borneo, there are more than sixty different ethnic groups in both Sarawak and Sabah.
New York’s Cool Cousin Brewing is the first commercial brewery to make beer entirely from unmalted barley, saving water and carbon dioxide (CO2) with each brew. The fundamental ingredient in beer is grain, usually malted barley. That barley provides the carbohydrates that the yeast ferments into alcohol and CO2. But those carbohydrates are usually in
On a recent trip to Costa Rica, on a hike in the remote forests of Volcán Tenorio National Park, the sky unexpectedly opened up, dumping buckets of rain on my 12-year-old twins and me. We were completely soaked, despite our rain gear. “So much for the dry season,” I complained. My kid looked at me
The wine2wine Business Forum, a prominent event in the wine industry, is scheduled to take place in Verona, Italy on November 13 and 14, 2023. During this conference, attendees will delve into an exploration of the top 150 Italian wines that frequently appear on the wine lists of American restaurants. This data is attributed to
Our new series features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask four experts on Germany for their top picks. Germany, a country of vibrant cities, enchanting half-timbered towns, historic castles, and a diverse landscape that ranges from the sandy beaches of the Baltic coasts to the
Aug. 31st, 2023 For adventurous travelers craving an immersive natural world experience it would be tough to top swimming with whales in Tahiti. With idyllic over-water bungalows and postcard atolls, its allure as a once-in-a-lifetime destination is legendary. There are few places in the world where you can still swim with humpback whales, but Tahiti