Wakr10 | Dreamstime.com Seward Highway just outside Anchorage Perched on the very edge of the wilderness, Anchorage is the doorstep to an Alaskan adventure. Drive one of the two roads out of Anchorage for just 20 minutes in either direction, and the office buildings fade away and traffic lights turn into mountain-studded horizons, crystalline salmon
The artwork in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is “considerably safer not being moved,” said museum spokeswoman Lisa Lapin, as thousands evacuated or lost power Monday because of wildfires raging in Southern California. That’s because the stone, concrete and steel building has state-of-the-art technology to protect itself. “The safest place for the
The largest, the fastest, the longest, the flashiest… ski resorts tend to go big on superlatives, and Val Thorens goes bigger than most. You may already be aware of some of its vital statistics: the highest ski resort in Europe, lying near the head of the Belleville Valley at 2,300m, it has lorded it over
Every morning or afternoon, guests meet in the Explorations room in the resort, where comprehensive maps, guides and descriptions are located. Here they can plan their excursions for the day. There are a range of trips, from full-day hikes, peak climbs or drives far into the desert, to shorter half-day options, of which you can
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Ethan Brown believes the key to taking Beyond Meat to new heights is innovation, plain and simple. Beyond Meat Beyond Meat released their Q3 earnings report Tuesday. And based on the numbers, things couldn’t be going much better for the California plant-based protein company. Yes, their
(CNN) — Revered turtles, royal heritage, a dragon-shaped hall and a remarkable scholarly tradition — these are the eclectic attributes of one of Hanoi’s finest secrets. On the outskirts of Vietnam’s capital, well removed from the tourist trail, is Dong Ngac, a 1,000-year-old “village of scholars” that has barely changed in centuries. As Hanoi has
(CNN) — A sublime rock formation in Germany. A star-filled sky in Inner Mongolia. The azure waters of Thailand’s Pileh Lagoon. It’s a big and amazing world out there, full of spectacular destinations. And with the ongoing revolution in camera technology, there’s never been a better time to soak it all in than right now.
A trip to Costa Rica is sure to introduce you to “pura vida”. The literal translation of the phrase is “pure life”, but it has become the country’s unofficial motto, as well as its tourist board’s marketing slogan. Pura vida is all about keeping calm – “tranquillo” – enjoying the simple things in life, and
Box with fresh food. Getty Recent assessments by food auditor Steritech revealed that food safety problems are prevalent among supermarkets because of the increase in fresh produce and prepared food. Food delivery faces some of the same issues as companies struggle to keep perishable items at the right temperature. Dana Krug, who is the vice
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An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Boeing facilities at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, September 16, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Investors pressured Boeing to quickly build its fuel-efficient 737 Max planes to top European rival Airbus, a key lawmaker said before the manufacturer’s CEO appears before Congress
We’ve been to Nashville twice – once for a family vacation and once for a business conference. While there are a lot of more upscale restaurants in the city, we think the casual places are where Nashville really shines. There’s nothing like Southern hospitality! If you’re planning a trip to Nashville, here are some fantastic,
© Robert Kneschke / Dreamstime.com If you’re going to encounter a long layover, where are the best places to get stuck? From coast to coast, here’s the best U.S. airports for layovers. Delay-inducing factors hit hard during the holidays. More travelers means slow-going through lines and security checkpoints, and icy winter weather can pile on
(credit: The Phoenician) Offering three distinct experiences – The Phoenician, The Canyon Suites or The Phoenician Residences – The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, features 645 total accommodations across its 250-acre resort. After a recently completed three-year transformation, nearly every part of the property has been touched; with a guestroom re-design in summer 2016, public
The female shark has been tagged with a tracker, which registered her being off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on October 12. Since then, the shark has moved further south to the Florida Keys, where she showed up on Saturday. The shark, named Unama’ki, a term used by indigenous people of Nova Scotia
Deb Campbell wins £250 and this week’s Just Back travel writing competition for her account of cultural challenge in a Tokyo cafe. Language was no barrier to ordering coffee in Tokyo, and as we escaped to a café where the old men sat drinking and smoking, we were offered an English menu that showed an
“Italians do it better,” it’s been said. With more than 450 cheese varieties, five million liters of wine produced annually, dozens of pizza styles, seemingly infinite pasta preparations, countless gelato flavors and those divine cannoli, it’s easy to forget that Italians also excel at another palate pleaser: chocolate. For someone who loves chocolate as much
Sauvignon Blanc grapes sit on the vine ready for harvest in Marlborough, New Zealand, on Wednesday, … [+] April 14, 2010. New Zealand’s 2010 grape harvest may fall from the previous season, according to a pre-vintage survey by New Zealand Winegrowers. Photographer: Mark Coote/Bloomberg BLOOMBERG NEWS Sauvignon Blanc’s classic aroma lends itself to multiple descriptors,
(CNN) — Beijing’s much-hyped Daxing International Airport (PKX) has now lived up to its name with the first flights departing to foreign climes. The Zaha Hadid-designed airport opened just ahead of country-wide celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1. The airport’s first outbound international flight,
(CNN) — Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain its local way of life. Thousands of foreign tourists fill the city’s streets daily, many staying in local hotels while others visit as part