Hong Kong (CNN) — An An, the world’s oldest male giant panda in captivity, died Thursday following health problems at age 35. The panda was euthanized to prevent further suffering, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park said in a statement. His “cleverness and playfulness” would be dearly missed, the park’s chairman Paulo Pong said. An An was
There are few sights as awe-inspiring as the night sky, with the cloudy band of the Milky Way and the planets shining overhead. While most people travel for daytime sightseeing or adventure experiences, there are plenty of reasons to plan extra time into your vacation to enjoy stargazing in the US when the skies are
We were wet, we were cold and my friend, Jane, and I had made the cardinal sin of arriving early at our Lake District youth hostel. We were not allowed in and had to huddle, with our soggy backpacks, under nearby trees until the permitted “admission time” and the bolt on the door was drawn
Walking through Joseph Cattin’s Le Clos Madelon Alsatian vineyard, it’s hard to imagine it once being a World War I battleground. The fully covered ground is soft, sponge-like under foot. Chickens forage freely through the vineyard. Indiscriminately extracted plugs of earth reveals moist, living soil teeming with microbial life. By stark contrast, an adjoining vineyard
Kraków is packed with more museums than any other Polish city. There’s so much to see: venerable age-old edifices, architecturally striking former homes of renowned Polish painters, modern spaces showcasing contemporary art and multimedia exhibitions and quirky little museums dedicated to local institutions such as the Kraków bagel. Some museums are independent, although many of
Shutterstock Florida is the ultimate vacation destination with the beautiful beaches, scenery, and attractions. What better way to beat the heat than to plunge in the pool and cool off, or enjoy the view with a cold drink and book in hand. Take a dip in some of South Florida’s most eye-catching pools with views
For most visitors this icon of midtown Manhattan is New York in a nutshell – taxis, crowds, billboards and enough blinking lights to illuminate a stadium. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city for more information about New York City.
►SUBSCRIBE for 2 new videos per week: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe ►T-shirts and caps available now: https://migrationology.com/store/ I met up with my friend Bramuel who took us to his farm and house (in the process of being built) in Machakos, Kenya. It was about a 2 hour drive to get there, but along the way we first stopped
As the Chairman of Revieve, I speak regularly at conferences around the world, often meeting fellow speakers and CEO’s who proclaim that their company will transform categories like health, beauty, wellness—and food. When I ran into Alan Hahn at a recent event, I was reminded that his Denver based company, MycoTechnology, is impacting the evolution
(CNN) — Take a closer look at the plane on the top of this story. Notice anything different about one of its engines? This Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger jet, has been recruited as a demonstrator to trial new cutting-edge open fan engine architecture which could help cut carbon emissions by up to 20%.
Beautiful shorelines and dreamy marshes dot South Carolina’s idyllic Atlantic coast. But there’s much more to experience in the Palmetto State, named for the trees that became a symbol of liberty because of their ability to absorb the force of British cannonballs during the 1776 battle at Fort Moultrie. Look beyond showstopping destinations such as
fotostorm via Getty Images Should you put bottles in the bottom or the top? Find out from the experts. Have you ever wondered why the cooler you bought says your ice will last five days, but yours melted in five hours? Maybe it’s not false advertising. Perhaps you didn’t choose the right cooler for the
In this article DAL Tim Boyle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Air travel has been rocky this summer — and baggage problems factor among many other issues for travelers like flight cancellations and delays. Nearly 220,000 bags were “mishandled” by U.S. airlines in April 2022, meaning they were lost, damaged, delayed or stolen,
Copenhagen is known for its hygge, Tivoli and interior design. But this seaside city also has a unique swimming culture with many different places offering up opportunities for a dip in the ocean. It has even been named the best city in the world for swimming, and swimming all year round is an important part
Last weekend the Department for Transport published an “Aviation Passenger Charter” which sets out “what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying.” It comes at what is surely the lowest point in history for the aviation industry, as tens and thousands of flights have been cancelled and, for
Leading children’s nutrition and food sciences company, Yumi, has made their first move into retail as they launch nationwide in every Target in the United States with a revolutionary line of nutrition-first, clean-certified snacks for babies and toddlers. This launch marks a huge milestone for Yumi as they expand their offerings into omnichannel platforms that
Indianapolis might be best known for its racetrack and stadium, but the Indiana state capital also has two state parks and hundreds of green spaces. Whether bundled up in winter coats or baring sun-kissed shoulders in the long-awaited heat of summer, residents and visitors with kids swarm to the 130 playgrounds scattered around the city
Jill Weinlein It’s smooth sailing for Princess Cruises newest MedallionClass ship, the Discovery Princess. The godparents of the ship include fashion designer Randy Fenoli, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, special effects designer and fabricator Adam Savage, and real estate broker Page Turner. Standing together at the Retreat Pool on the open deck they pronounced, “We name this ship