A crisp breeze sweeps over Tuscany’s storybook-like Forcoli woods where occasional dapples of sunlight enhance the cozy autumn hues. The leaves rustle in the wind as the earth crunches beneath our feet, composing a rhythm that nearly drowns out Birba’s hurried pants. The playful black beagle sniffs then circles a seemingly nondescript spot on the
Josephine Baker in Paris, circa 1926 (Photo by Gaston Paris/Roger Viollet via Getty Images) Paris (CNN) — Writer James Baldwin was 24 when he arrived in Paris in 1948, with only $40 in his pocket. Entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker was just 19 when she left the United States and began dazzling Parisian
(CNN) — A suburban London street has been renamed in honor of late musician Freddie Mercury. However, Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, did not grow up on that street. The Bulsara family lived nearby at 22 Gladstone Avenue, which is marked with one of the round blue plaques that the UK uses to commemorate places that
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During Mardi Gras, bakeries like Gambino’s Bakery sell king cakes all across the city. Shops begin selling the pastry on January 6, or King’s Day, and through the eve of Mardi Gras, which is Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The pastry is eaten in Catholic countries around the world as a way to celebrate the coming
Foreign travelers wearing masks walk past a departures information board at Beijing International Airport in Beijing, China as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, February 1, 2020. Jason Lee | Reuters The rapid spread of the new coronavirus is testing airlines and other travel companies with a risk that had
You have been on the road for a while and except the daily shower, probably went wild…I mean hair wise :-). Didn’t shave for a long time and feel like your beard is growing out of your throat? Have bushy eyebrows or ear hair going crazy? Well, the problem you seem to experience only away
The company is currently applying for its airline operating certificate © Breeze Airways There’s no doubt about it, air travel can be stressful, and in recent times, videos and news reports have surfaced that tell tales of the worst sides of people coming out, whether its instances of companies treating passengers unfairly or arguments between
The Lowell Hotel Discerning travelers expect a lot from their vacations and will go to great lengths to choose hotels that offer bespoke service and exquisite accommodations. The global luxury travel market is expected to reach $1,614 billion by 2026. The emergence of new tourist destinations and an increase in standards of service providers in
Judges in the closely-watched case at London’s Court of Appeal said the UK government, which threw its support behind the proposal, had failed to take into account what impact the move would have on Britain’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The decision could scupper plans to expand one of the world’s busiest airports, and was
The street food scene in Tokyo is often centered around train stations and major pedestrian areas. As such a fast-paced city, it’s an ideal place to eat on the go. Here are 10 of the best sweet and salty items to try, most of which will cost you less than 500 yen. Ikayaki (grilled squid)
(CNN) — You’ve seen your friends’ photos, you’ve watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy and you’re desperate to experience New Zealand for yourself. But considering that the Land of the Long White Cloud is about the same size as the UK, how will you decide what to see? Here’s our insider’s guide to Aotearoa’s
Steamboat Springs, Colorado (CNN) — If you are a bit of an exhibitionist and can handle the exposed snowy shuffle from the snow-covered chairs down to the pool, this is the wintery night time soak for you. A small mountain town known for its ski resort and multiple springs, Steamboat got its name from one
View from a Rome rooftop — Photo courtesy of iStock / manjik The soft fragrance of fresh herbs and garlic already filled the air as we climbed the stairs up to the roof. There, on a terrace four stories high in central Rome, our class would sip wine, sample cheeses and learn the art of
In the face of a global health emergency, thousands of U.S. college students studying abroad are scrambling. As the coronavirus spreads through northern Italy, some schools, including Syracuse University and New York University, announced they were closing their campuses in Florence immediately. “We have urged students to leave Florence for this period,“ NYU Spokesman John
Mysore, is the most popular and the second largest city in Karnataka. Mysore is one of the top destinations of Karnataka Tourism and also one of the famous places of heritage in India. Often referred as the City of Palaces, the royal city still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions
Following these simple tips at the beginning of every year can highly increase your chances to travel and reduce your spending. 2020 is the year you want to make your travel dreams come true, but you have a small problem… your full-time job. Domestic travel is difficult enough to plan, but with limited PTO international
Adventure Canada When making your travel plans for the coming year, why not consider a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Arctic and surrounding areas with an adventurous cruise? Ethical and sustainable adventure travel are gaining popularity among travel enthusiasts, empowering travelers to explore foreign lands with a newfound respect and understanding of indigenous populations and delicate
(CNN) — The novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan, China, but it’s since spread to more than 30 countries across the world. During a press briefing on Monday, Angelo Borrelli, head of the country’s Civil Protection agency, confirmed that five people have died and at least 219 others have been infected with coronavirus in
In the Yukon, many residents joke that few people come here intending to stay. Yet there seems to be a powerful pull – a magnetic force – in this northwestern Canadian territory, where something special swirls in the air. In this wide-open, unpopulated land, visitors find endless space to move, to adventure, to dream. And