After two years of canceled festivals, Oktoberfest returns September 17 – October 3, 2022 for what promises to be the largest, most-joyous celebration in its history. Every year, more than seven million thirsty visitors descend on the German city of Munich for a two-and-a-half week celebration featuring parades, fair rides, traditional food and music, and of
(CNN) — Swastika Mountain, located within Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest, may get a new name later this year — partly thanks to one Eugene resident. “I thought ‘this is crazy,'” Joy McClain, 81, said when she saw the mountain’s name in a local paper and felt called to action. “I decided maybe I can’t do
Lake Garda’s glittering wind-swept waters have long attracted poets, artists, writers and politicians, from DH Lawrence to Wolfgang Goethe – not least Mussolini, who ran the Italian Socialist Republic from the lakefront town of Salò on the western shore. Fringed by the Dolomites to the north, Italy’s largest lake is Mediterranean both in feel and
On weeknights, I love to watch old episodes of Made in Spain, the PBS PBS show hosted by Chef José Andrés. This series ran in 2008, before World Central Kitchen was conceived. The trouble with that show — during which viewers travel with Chef from his home kitchen in Washington DC to his Spanish homeland
Everyone starts off a trip to the gorgeous Caribbean island of Barbados on the beach, but when you need a change from the sand, the rest of the island awaits. Scenic highways meander beside brilliant turquoise waters and backcountry routes criss-cross the rural interior, making Barbados a pleasure to explore by road. Drifting around the island
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce told CNBC the airline was not able to return to profit as quickly as other carriers like those in Singapore because it did not receive as much government support and faced a “massive wave of Covid … nobody was planning for.” Australia’s national carrier has posted its third consecutive year of
Popular items from this list include: An in-flight foot hammock that might seem a little extra at first, but will make you a believer after one use. A refined leather electronics organizer for neatly storing your cables all in one place, no jumbled web of cords in sight. A Trtl neck pillow that’ll actually keep
(CNN) — Hong Kong’s Peak Tram, one of the city’s most recognizable tourist attractions and the oldest funicular in Asia, will reopen to the public on August 27 following a year-plus-long closure. The tram, which has been ferrying locals and tourists alike to Hong Kong island’s highest spot since 1888, is now in its sixth
All images credit Makepeace Island There are two levels of privilege and exclusivity. For some, it’s flying first class and for others, it’s traveling by private jet. For some, it’s great seats at the Rolling Stones concert and for others, it’s a private sky box and backstage passes after the concert. The same can be
With more than 80 stunning beaches spread around its tropical shoreline, Barbados has sand to spare. On this small but perfectly formed tropical island in the Eastern Caribbean, you’re never far from an idyllic stretch of beach. Best of all, under local laws, Barbados’ beaches are open to all, whether you’re staying in a five-star
(CNN) — Walking from Brühl’s town center to the train station, I passed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 18th-century Augustusburg Palace — one of Germany’s earliest examples of Rococo architecture — draws visitors from all over the world. Brühl itself, 11 miles south of Cologne, has a pretty pedestrianized main street, acres of parkland
Telegraph Travel experts determined England’s greatest county by weighing up their offerings of natural wonders, luxuries, history, culture, and peace and quiet. According to their methodology, Devon came in first place, with 79 points separating it from second-placed Cumbria. Telegraph readers jumped at the chance to say whether they agreed with the ranking, with many
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I recently decided to test out one of those Instagram-advertised boxes of grass-fed meat, and modern shipping delays rendered it all defrosted by the time the meat arrived on my Manhattan doorstep. So what did I do? I cooked. I cooked like I was racing against
GRAB A WOLTERS WORLD SHIRT http://www.woltersworld.com/shop 5 Mistakes People Make at the Airport. If you are ever traveling the world or just flying to a nearby city there are some common mistakes that people can make. Here are our 5 most common mistakes people make at the airport. 1. Not giving themselves enough time 2.
We boarded our scalloping boats at 9am. The temperature already had crossed into the 80s and the summer humidity floated at a muggy 85 percent. Less than an hour later, I was engulfed in a hide-n-seek hunt with Florida’s small and stealthy bay scallops. Ever since commercial scalloping was banned in Florida in the 90s,
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In August, we’re going back in time to revisit some of the greatest retro travel experiences. (CNN) — Before it was a global chain and internationally-recognized brand, the Hard Rock Cafe was a
When Angelica de Vere Mabray took on the position of CEO at Donum Estate winery in mid 2019, little did she know that the visitor’s center and tasting room would effectively be shut down for nearly a year during the pandemic. But thanks to her 20+ years in the wine industry, a strong background in
In this article EXPE BKNG Many travelers try to save money by searching the internet for cheaper hotel rates. But a new study suggests it may not be worth the time — at least in some places. The travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip compared rates for 950 hotels in 19 global cities on three popular
As one of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia naturally attracts many visitors. In addition to its many iconic American landmarks, the City of Brotherly Love boasts a delicious restaurant scene and several impressive art museums. But with many tourists come many travel mistakes. We asked Philly locals to share some
Thanks to its cosmopolitan nature and outstanding learning institutions, such as Harvard and MIT, Boston has long been a hub for progressive thinkers and the LGBTIQ+ community. In fact, Massachusetts was the first US state to legalize gay marriage back in 2004. To this day, Boston remains one of America’s most LGBTIQ+ friendly cities and has a