(CNN) — For six months now, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere — but that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice, the shortest day of 2019, will be Saturday, December 21. Or it will be Sunday, December 22. Which day is it for you? It all
(CNN) — As we head into the eight nights of Hanukkah, the 12 days of Christmas and the seven days of Kwaanza, it’s time to remember a few simple rules. Blades or bludgeons or brass knuckles have no place in your carry-on bags. Nor do fireworks and flammable liquids. And please, please, please remove any
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Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Forbes Some of the largest companies in the world were on the first-ever Forbes Blockchain 50 list, inaugurated in early 2019, to recognize the most mature blockchain projects. As we look ahead into 2020, we’re now taking nominations for the next Blockchain 50 list, and expect
Grab some of our gear http://www.woltersworld.store Vienna is truly a world capital of culture and history. With its history of being the seat of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hapsburgs, and all of the connections there are numerous sights and museums for tourists to enjoy in Vienna, but there are a few mistakes that tourists
Two Carnival Cruise Ships collide at port in Cozumel, Mexico on Dec. 20th, 2019. Photo: Matthew Bruin Two Carnival Cruise ships collided near the port of Cozumel, Mexico, on Friday morning, causing damage to at least one of the ships and at least one reported injury, according to the company. “Carnival Glory was maneuvering to
If you hear the phrase “wet season” and shiver, you’re not alone. Many people who’ve not experienced the country run (or fly) in the opposite direction at the thought of massive rainstorms eating away at their beach time. But wet season also translates to ‘low season’, and savvy travelers know there are some major benefits
Beat the crowds and save some money this year by visiting altogether different (yet still amazing) cities. Second-city travel refers to cities in a country that don’t come to mind when first planning a vacation. For example, when going to Thailand, tourists typically book a trip in Bangkok, instead of Chiang Mai, a city in
Whitney Spielfogel Rolling green hills, charming isles, majestic mountainsides, remote nature reserves and open-air skies – Scotland offers up the best of the Great British outdoors. A trip to Scotland is for those craving authenticities and a fresh breath of the wild. After days taking in the history and culture (and whiskey!) in the capital city
(CNN) — In May 2018, Abu Dhabi opened a suspension bridge allowing travelers to drive or cycle over the sea. On one side was Abu Dhabi’s mainland — home of its famous mosque and Louvre museum. At the other? Al Hudayriat Island, an island that offers 600 meters (1,970 feet) of quiet beach. Al Hudayriat
Lisbon does romance well with its maze of narrow streets leading to tiny courtyards of tumbling bougainvillea and trickling fountains, and these hotels are big on charm. There is authentic, genuine and welcoming hospitality and you’ll find scintillating views from candlelit rooftop terraces, couples’ treatments in sumptuous spas, and Michelin-starred restaurants, all of which brim with
Instagrammable Cleveland script signs like this one in Tremont are also located at Edgewater Park, North Coast Harbor, Euclid Beach, the Foundry on Flats West Bank and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — Photo courtesy of Cody York for ThisIsCleveland.com If you’ve never been to Cleveland but follow professional basketball or football, you probably know it’s
Cocoa drying in Ghana for Tony’s Chocolonely photo by Marieke van der Velden Dutch chocolate maker Tony’s Chocolonely produces great chocolate and original chocolate bars. But, more importantly, it also goes at length with its sustainability mission to achieve a 100% slave-free chocolate industry. Not just for themselves, but for everyone on this planet. A
(CNN) — A cathedral in flames is a heart-stopping sight. A son following in his mother’s footsteps is a heartwarming one. Places evoke all kinds of emotions as they experience growth, improvement, renewal and sometimes devastating setbacks. Tenacity stands out as a defining characteristic for many of the places that spoke to us this year
(CNN) — The Transportation Security Administration estimates 42 million passengers will go through security checkpoints across the country this holiday season — and that means you need to plan ahead. That volume increase could slow down the security process, and the release said travelers should allow extra time and stay as organized as possible to
Whether trekking the Amazon or diving in the Maldives is on your bucket list, we’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime trip for you… Giraffe Manor, Nr Nairobi, Kenya Best for… Instagram likes As wildlife sanctuaries go, this is as exclusive and intimate as they come. There are only 12 rooms at this impressive 1930s-built manor house, just
Balls aren’t the only things that drop on New Year’s Eve — Photo courtesy of iStock / Jovanmandic We’ve all watched the ball drop in Times Square in New York to ring in the New Year, but the Big Apple celebration is just one of numerous festivities around the country. From coast to coast, cities
The maker of plant-based JUST Egg is acquiring a protein production facility as distribution grows. Eat JUST San Francisco-based Eat JUST says it will be the biggest private employer in Appleton, Minn., when it closes on its acquisition of the 30,000-square-foot Del Dee Foods factory by year’s end. Del Dee has doubled its staff to
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You may have heard of Tokyo‘s Kawaii Monster Cafe — the restaurant that embodies Japan’s fascination with all things kawaii, which loosely translates to “cute” or “adorable.” The Fab Five dined there with Japanese superstar Kiko Mizuhara during the latest season of “Queer Eye.” Celebrity sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian stopped by in 2018, American