Guayakí Yerba Mate has raised $75 million in a new funding round, according to an SEC filing by the company on January 13, 2023. Emily White, president of Anthos Capital; and Robyn Rutledge, founder and CEO of SBG Growth appear as newly listed directors in the document. The Sebastopol, CA-based beverage producer has offered $143
Japan darts into the future while keeping a quiet hold of its traditions. Dazzling towers of light and luxury goods sit alongside timeless temples and traditional inns with old-world manners, and Japanese dishes that continue to delight the tastebuds. Quirky cafes and Japanese uniqueness brim with youthful glee, while sleek bullet trains zip you to
As a wine writer and student of the Master of Wine, I taste a lot of wine. Good for me, occasionally bad for my health. As a professional, I do spit, of course. Nevertheless, this fraught privilege allows me the opportunity to discover exquisite or fascinating bottles I might not otherwise have access to; wines
Some countries are blessed. And then there’s Italy, which is endowed with not one but two huge island regions in the Mediterranean. Both filled with churches, vineyards, churches and sites testifying to millennia of history, Sicily and Sardinia are nonetheless truly distinct – and truly wonderful. Having trouble picking between the two? We’ve asked two partisans
Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey attempt to top each other with the most insane paranormal evidence they can find. Dalen starts it off with a cast of Bigfoot’s legendary derrière, then shows footage of a prankster poltergeist shaking mirrors and emptying the dryer. Marcus counters with
Thinking of visiting China with your family? Here are some travel tips & motherly advice for parents heading to China with kids. From dealing with the smog, feeding, toilets and more. Honest advice so you and your children can have a great time in China. Safety advice for traveling with children in China. Visit China
Baker Nayane Capistrano has been making cakes for 10 years and developed tsunami cakes. She wanted to make cakes that surprised people — and they have! She makes a structured cake dough, fills it with a flavor that matches the theme, and covers the cake with a secret coating, placing the acetate around without squeezing
An American Airlines Airbus A319 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 11, 2023 Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that a contractor unintentionally deleted files before an outage of a pilot-alert system that delayed thousands
Bardessono Resort & Spa A trip up the California coast to wine country is a great vacation for oenophiles and anyone looking for great farm to table food, delicious wine and relaxation in a gorgeous setting. California is one of the leading winemaking regions in the world. More than 600,000 acres of the Golden State
South Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, from sparkling oceans and stark deserts to snow-capped peaks and wildlife-dense savanna. But it’s not just the land that makes South Africa so enthralling – the wealth of the country’s diverse cultural groups, each contributing its own architecture, traditional cuisine and customs, adds to the
Although the new year just started, we’re already facing a looming deadline. We have until the end of this decade – only seven years – to curb the worst of the climate crisis. Responsible for one-third of global emissions, the food system plays an undeniably significant role in this critical problem. However, solutions are in
“Iceland is too expensive to visit on a budget” is right up there with “Don’t eat the street food – it will make you ill” as one of the great myths of travel – and it could lead you to miss out on some amazing experiences. True, Iceland can be eye-wateringly pricey, but with some
Not all that long ago, a stay in the Lake District (campsites, aside) meant a choice of cheery B&Bs, cheery pubs and rather stuffy, traditional hotels with table d’hôte menus and anti-dog policies. Oh my, how things have changed. Today, you’ll find hotels that rival the famed beauty and allure of the Lakeland landscape with
After a two-year hiatus, about 40,000 people gathered to celebrate at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver in October. There was a lot to celebrate. Since starting with 24 breweries, 47 beers, and 800 people in 1982, the festival has grown to 500 breweries from 46 states plus Washington, D.C. More than 2,000 beers
With the excitement (and chaos) of holiday travel behind us and spring break and summer still a ways off, February might not seem like the most exciting time to travel. However, this can be a great time of year to enjoy lower hotel and travel costs as well as smaller crowds. Here are five fun
Jack and Katrina offer a behind-the-scenes look at their eerie investigation of Tha Alaskan Hotel in Juneau, Alaska. Find out why the Portals to Hell hosts consider this spot to be the creepiest place they’ve visited. Visit TravelChannel.com to learn more about Portals to Hell. In this series, Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman investigate the
We explore the greatest outdoor show on earth – The Calgary Stampede – and the ranching culture behind the rodeo. Yee-haw! This video was made possible with the support of Travel Alberta. For more information about the region, check out their website and social media info below (PS their Instagram is killer!). http://travelalberta.us/ https://www.facebook.com/travelalberta https://instagram.com/travelalberta/
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If you are wondering what you should and should not do in a quarantine we have a lighthearted take on the do’s and don’ts of being asked to stay home to help out. From dealing with being stuck with your loved ones all the time, to homeschooling, to staying healthy, to ways to stay social
Some people might think of Arizona simply as “the desert,” but visiting this state’s best national parks and monuments is a surefire way to discover there’s so much more than that to explore. You can wander in dense woodlands in Grand Canyon National Park; see Petrified Forest National Park’s grasslands blanketed in wildflowers; spot condors hovering