Dust off your snowsuit and buckle up. We’ve trawled the snowy peaks of Europe for the best ski destinations… and brought you some corkers… Das Central, Sölden, Austria Best for… wine buffs This showstopping hotel strikes a fine balance: it is deeply luxurious, and yet feels cosy with home comforts. Bedrooms have soft blankets, bleached-oak
(CNN) — Chris Gurksy nearly died hang gliding. No, that’s not an exaggeration. There’s a viral video to prove it. Yeah, you read that right: Gursky spent almost four spine-chilling minutes hanging on for his life, the glider soaring high above the ground as Gursky gripped on with a single hand. Thankfully, he lived to
Firefighters in New South Wales (NSW) were enlisted by the local government to save the prehistoric Wollemi Pine grove, which exists in a secret location within the 5,000-square-kilometer (1,930-square-mile) Wollemi National Park northwest of Sydney. The oldest fossil of the rare pine species dates back 90 million years and the pines are thought to have
Contrived. That’s the first word that bubbles into my mind about this spanking new luxury hotel just off Whitehall. It’s not the only word – there are others more flattering, but it’s one I associate with so many new places these days. Springing up from nowhere, appropriating buildings that were never intended as places of hospitality,
Iguana, fish, fries, rice and fried plantain at Jaanchie’s in Westpunt, Curacao — Photo courtesy of Justin Blasi Daydreams of island vacations usually include sunny visions of pina coladas and freshly caught seafood enjoyed beachside. While Curacao has plenty of both, the country’s blend of influences – African, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Jewish and more –
A year ago, Boeing posted record revenues topping $100 billion with hopes of delivering a chart-topping number of airplanes in 2019, including hundreds of 737 Max jetliners. The news isn’t going to be so rosy on its fourth-quarter earnings call this year. Those bestselling planes were grounded worldwide in March after the second of two
The great thing about Barcelona is that you can do virtually anything. The Mediterranean Sea provides a lovely beach year round, the buzz of the city, the history of its buildings and; of course, the views from the Collserola Mountains. Especially, from its peak, Mount Tibidabo. However, Tibidabo is known for so much more than
All Images Courtesy of Viking In January 2020, Viking recently announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris,
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Check out my Jakarta Travel Guide for Food Lovers: https://migrationology.com/travel-guides/jakarta-indonesia/ One for the many famous Indonesian foods, especially common at warungs and street food stalls is pecel lele, which is deep fried catfish. The catfish are usually pretty small, and they are lightly seasoned before being deep fried to a complete crisp. In this video
“Imagine yourself on a cruise at sea with your stateroom infested with bed bugs,” said Connie Flores, who had a small part as an “arguing woman” in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated film “Marriage Story,” in a statement from her attorney, Brian Virag. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in the Central District of California, seeks general
If I drew a picture of what a perfect holiday looked like for me two years ago, it would have featured a bar somewhere hot with palm trees and a social vibe. Not, I’d imagine, an isolated 18th-century sheep farm in the wilds of northern Iceland, where dawn is at 11am and dusk in the
Imagine yourself in the shoes of someone who received a letter, postmarked Oakville, California, way back in December 1995. The letter would have come from Harlan Estate, and it would have been signed by H. William Harlan himself. Harlan had established the winery in 1984, with vineyards set in the western hills above the Oakville
(CNN) — If your sweetheart turns to you tonight and whispers “shall we try for a little one?”, don’t dismiss them out of hand. It could be they’re talking about an Irish island. Great Blasket, on Europe’s Atlantic fringes, is seeking a couple to become summer caretakers and sole full-time residents of this unoccupied island
(CNN) — For as long as I can remember, I have struggled to explain to people where I’m from. Americans know of the Soviet Union but have little idea of the different characters of the republics that made up the former USSR. Calling myself Russian didn’t feel authentic. Yet when I referred to Moldavia, where
Unmissable big city bustle in one of the world’s greatest urban landscapes American author E.B. White once quipped about this city of eight million inhabitants: “New York provides not only a continuing excitation but also a spectacle that is continuing.” And while he may have said this nearly a century ago, his words still ring
Photo courtesy of E+ / M_a_y_a A well-balanced ladies’ weekend with a hint of Disney magic When deciding upon a bachelorette party venue, especially with destination parties on the rise, there are a number of factors to consider. Pricing, accessibility, range of activities, accommodation…the list goes on. With direct flights to many US metropolises, Orlando checks the
An employee works near a Boeing 737 Max aircraft at Boeing’s 737 Max production facility in Renton, Washington. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The Federal Aviation Administration followed existing rules when it approved the Boeing 737 Max in 2017 but improvements are needed, a panel assembled by the Department of Transportation said Thursday. The FAA has
Traveling should be fun. However, there are times that we make mistakes that make our trip disappointing. This is why careful planning and research is a must in order for you to have a hassle-free traveling experience. Here are some of the common travel mistakes and how you can avoid them Overpacking Surely, you love
From Alabama’s rock-and-soul capital to Wyoming’s stunning parkland, from the oldest city in the US to the jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches of the States’ northern “third coast,” we’ve gathered budget destinations in each state, plus Puerto Rico. Our mission is simple: track down outstanding destinations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico where lodging averages well