11 of the country’s unique bars made the recently released Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020 list, including … [+] Jigger & Pony, which ranked #1. Credit: Jigger & Pony It feels like a lifetime ago that I spoke with Vivian Pei, the Asia academy chair for World’s 50 Best Bars, on the phone last November
“It’s never so quiet. Never.” Her story, though, is not entirely universal. While her town is Belgian, it’s also Dutch — or at least partially. Walk two minutes down the road, and you’re in the Netherlands. Walk a bit further, and you’re back in Belgium. The Belgian town, Baarle-Hertog, is an enclave inside the Netherlands,
Hanoi, Vietnam (CNN) — As the faint smell of smoke rose up from the sidewalk and into my bedroom, I jumped up and stepped out onto the balcony to survey the Hanoi streets. The owner of my building was burning joss paper (fake money) as an offering of good fortune to their ancestors. After a
A fine wine deserves special treatment — Photo courtesy of Getty Images / ogeday çelik My sleek, recently updated kitchen has a wine refrigerator tucked in between two cabinets. It looks a little bit like a cross between a fancy dishwasher and an Apple store. Friends visiting my home for the first time consistently compliment
Domaine William Fèvre ‘Les Clos’ 2009 and 2018 Cathrine Todd The largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis, Domaine William Fèvre, was recently able to convert all of their Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards to biodynamics as well as being organic. But according to long time cellar master Didier Séguier,
Hotels are cautiously reopening for the summer travel season, but it’s anything but business as usual in the hospitality industry. Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) introduced its Safe Stay guidelines developed under the guidance of an advisory council that includes Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriot International, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Walt
Whether you’re looking for a mountaintop meadow, a tall forest or a red-rock wonderland, there’s a national park campground to match your geographical preference. These top US national park campgrounds offer unrivaled scenery, easy access to outdoor fun and prime wildlife watching. Best campground for stargazers Chisos Basin Campground – Big Bend National Park, Texas
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(CNN) — Air travel complaints surged eight times the normal amount in the past two months, as passengers complained about airline refunds during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the US Department of Transportation. In March and April, the Department of Transportation received more than 25,000 complaints, many of which were refund-related. In an average month,
Belmond Hotel Splendido/Belmond When it comes to iconic hotels and once in a lifetime travel experiences, some of the most famous names in the business, like the Copacabana Palace and Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, bear the glamorous Belmond brand. Armchair travel might look set to be the new normal for a little while longer, now fans of the
Far from the madding crowds, Croatia offers deserted coves, classic charm – and wine to cheer 1. Take a vineyard tour of Istria Istria is an Italian-style Croatia with a dramatic coastline, secret beaches and a rugged rural interior that’s home to the best emerging wine scene in Europe. Why it’s special Dubrovnik is far too
TOPLINE Wisconsin bars welcomed patrons without masks, social distancing or capacity restrictions on Thursday night immediately after the state Supreme Court overturned the governor’s latest stay-at-home order, leading to busy crowds and warning from the governor that lack of restrictions could lead to more deaths. People hold signs during a protest against the coronavirus shutdown
(CNN) — The city that never sleeps has fallen into a deep slumber, and no one is sure when it will wake up. Covid-19’s strong grip on New York City, the epicenter of the nation’s — and the world’s — pandemic has led to a largely shuttered metropolis. Nearly empty streets, gated or boarded shops
(CNN) — As US states gradually ease restrictions, access is also opening up at the country’s vast national parks. Yellowstone National Park said Wednesday it will begin to reopen on a limited basis on May 18, almost two months after it closed to visitors, a statement from the National Park Service says. The park, which
Photo courtesy of iStock / f9photos Welcome to Hong Kong Hong Kong is a city of contrasts, where one of Asia’s biggest and tallest concrete jungles shares space with mountainous terrain, lush islands and pristine beaches, and traditional Cantonese culture has been infused with British influences. There’s a lot to take in, so come along
An employee wearing a protective mask carries disinfect after cleaning a table. Photographer: Nick … [+] Oxford/Bloomberg © 2020 Bloomberg Finance LP On May 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced state guidelines for reopening restaurant dining rooms. The guidelines provide California restaurants with a path to reopening while protecting workers and the public. But, the
People wait for their flights Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3. Undated. Andrey Danilovich DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Passenger travel through Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s largest travel hubs, dropped by a fifth in the first quarter of the year as lockdowns and border closures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic dealt a hammer blow to
Across the United States, local governments are beginning to move from shelter-in-place orders to phased schedules of reopening. This includes America’s National Parks, which are beginning to reopen after being shuttered for most of the spring season to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here’s a roundup of what to expect for the summer season. Across
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