The pound has taken a beating in recent months, with much attention focused on its performance against the US dollar. Though it has recovered slightly, £1 currently buys $1.14 – down from $1.37 a year ago. A dose of winter warmth in Florida, or a ski holiday in Colorado, has become a far costlier proposition.
It wasn’t long ago that many Australians survived on an Anglo-Australian diet of meat and three veg. Fine fare was a Sunday roast, and croissants were considered sophisticated, even exotic. Today, palates have evolved and Australia’s gastronomic scene is exciting, innovative and a fusion of cuisines reflecting the country’s multiculturalism. It’s backed up by award-winning
Dr Pepper unveiled its latest limited-edition release today: Dr Pepper Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve. The soda was made “as part of the brand’s strong connection to college football” with the idea that it might be something you’d sip on at a tailgate. If you’re thinking “Sounds interesting, I might grab a 6-pack of that this
The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the food here is some of the best in Asia. Vietnam’s chefs look north towards China and west towards Thailand for influences, meeting somewhere in the middle. The resulting fusion has Southeast Asia’s zeal for herbs
Ed and the Distortions team have a lot of fun projects going on, keeping Ed and Marsha inspired and upbeat, but the pressure is on everyone to impress their returning clients. Ben and Bill, the owners and pro-haunting friends from Netherworld in Atlanta have come up with a really scary and creative way to frighten
Harbin is a city heavily influenced by the Russian émigrés who came in droves during the early 1900s. And there’s nothing like food to reveal how the locals took on the influences of the foreigners. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china for more information about China.
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►Read more about visiting Beitou Hot Springs: https://migrationology.com/day-trip-beitou-hot-springs-taipei/ ►Check out my Taipei Travel Guide for Food Lovers: https://goo.gl/PbAuzQ ►Subscribe to my videos: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe Day 7 in Taiwan, was one of our best days so far. Ying and I woke up at our new hotel, and we decided to go on a quick day trip to
170-years in the making, The Mills House delivers an ‘old fashioned good time’ in the heart of the Holy City. Over the course of its 170-year history on the corner of Meeting Street and Queen Street in Charleston’s French Quarter, The Mills House has overcome some pretty considerable odds. The Great Fire of 1861, Civil
Bountiful seafood and rich produce from the interior of Spain combine to create one of the world’s great cuisines. Inventive chefs and a wealth of regional variety add to the allure, all of which make eating here a memorable part of the Spanish travel experience. Meals come in many varieties, from bite-sized morsels of perfection
(CNN) — Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, but not predicting the extent to which the trip would change her life. On her first day exploring Benin, Rachel asked a passerby for directions. Two weeks later, Rachel and the stranger were engaged. Within
Amy Fronczkiewicz If you are looking for a last-minute getaway at a surf lodge-inspired cottage, boy, do we have the perfect escape for you. Cozy, cute and conveniently located, the adults-only, luxurious retreat known as The Wanderer can be found just steps from Kennebunk’s popular beaches and oceanfront dining. The beautiful property opened earlier this
A Joby Aviation Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the company’s initial public offering in New York, U.S., on Aug. 11, 2021. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines, which has watched competitors map future plans with electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Egypt is nothing short of a miracle. Though the forbidding Sahara encroaches from every direction, the Nile River splashes a verdant green ribbon through the country, sometimes managing to push the desert sands only a few hundred feet back from the riverbank. One of the world’s longest and most legendary rivers, the Nile travels more
Close-up of man’s eyes getty No set of eyes conveyed the paradoxical characteristics of exhaustion and electricity more than the man who surveyed the wine grape bunches on the vines with a fierce intensity. At any moment, this winemaker, with his weary, electric eyes, would have to throw it into high gear to get his
In this series, our Lonely Planet locals share the restaurant and bar recommendations they tell friends coming to town about. This week, Sasha Brady, a Dublin-based editor who’s always looking for the best new places to eat, shares the five places she encourages anyone visiting Dublin to try. Dublin punches well above its weight when it
Start exploring Amsterdam with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you’re there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-netherlands/amsterdam
Ray’s Kiawe Broiled Chicken roasts some tasty huli huli chicken in Haleiwa, Hawaii. When you visit Haleiwa, Hawaii, there are some great choices for places to eat – there are some nicer high-end dining restaurants – but the places that serve the best food are usually the small hole in the wall spots. Though it
We tried making fancy chocolate desserts alongside “Nailed It” Chef Jaques Torres. Jacques, aka Mr. Chocolate, has been in the chocolate industry for more than 40 years. He teaches classes to beginner chocolatiers on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Choco-Story in NYC. See more from Mr. Chocolate: https://mrchocolate.com/pages/museum-classes FOOD INSIDER believes life should be a delicious
The cuisine of Ecuador varies greatly depending on where you are in the country. Along the coast, seafood reigns supreme, while the Andean highlands feature potatoes, corn, pork and other earthy ingredients. The Amazon (Oriente region) also has its specialties, including river fish fired up in imaginative ways. Wherever you go, tradition plays a deep