On the lawn in front of Little Barwick House stand a magnificent cedar tree and a beautiful tulip tree with lime and orange flowers that must remain in place by law. I rather wish that the small hotel to which they belong were protected by a similar preservation order – for though it is thriving
Month: December 2019
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The $10,000 Rare and Fine San Manuel Casino This December the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California unveiled a $10,000 cocktail. What goes into a drink that costs as much as a compact car? Very expensive whiskey, of course. But that’s just the beginning. Here’s what
(CNN) — A 16-year-old rock climber is somehow recovering with just a broken leg after falling 500 feet on Oregon’s Mount Hood. Gurbaz Singh traveled from Canada to climb Oregon’s highest peak with a group of friends, marking his 90th mountain climb, according to CNN affiliate KATU. On Monday morning the teen lost his grip
(CNN) — Under the dazzling blue sky, the glass-walled skyscraper that is Capital Gate twinkles in the sunlight as people bustle in and out of the airy lobby. Above them, just about visible, are the window cleaners — suspended with ropes and harnesses, artfully polishing Capital Gate’s 728 individually made glass panels, which are custom-designed
It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Namib Desert is out-of-this-world extraordinary. Before arriving I already know the basic facts: formed around 55 to 80 million years ago, it’s thought to be our oldest desert, the second driest on the planet, and has the highest dunes anywhere. Yet in reality, when faced with the
Taylor Swift was recently named the Artist of the Decade by the American Music Awards, in addition to being named Billboard’s Woman of the Decade. Since Taylor’s career began when she was in her early teens, she has achieved both commercial and critical success. Taylor’s talent for showcasing her music by creatively collaborating with top
Steeped Coffee Bags Steeped Coffee The descriptor “instant” combined with coffee conjures up images of homespun holiday mornings and hidden camera restaurants scenes – marketing trickery for a product so odious it’s best suited for soldiers in a war zone where its shelf life rivals those of their meal, ready to eat (MRE). It has
(CNN) — Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free round-trip domestic air tickets to international tourists next summer — but there’s a catch. The giveaway aims to encourage tourists to see less visited parts of Japan, and perhaps take some of the strain off Tokyo between July 1 and September 30 next year as the
It was the late Nineties that Ayia Napa became the “new Ibiza”, attracting hundreds of thousands of British revellers every summer to a corner of Cyprus previously more or less left alone by tourists. The boom of low-cost airlines and cheap package deals fused with a blossoming club scene, and made this small town on
Sunset Over The Maldives Emerald Maldives Resort And Spa This month marks the opening of the Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa—a 5-star all-inclusive property occupying the entirety of the Raa Atoll. Set amidst the lesser-explored northern parts of the archipelago nation it features 120 oceanfront villas and untouched white sand beaches. Stunning beauty is par
(CNN) — No matter which direction you travel from, there’s a ramp-up of vivid blue, yellow and even orange hues on buildings and structures before you actually enter the town of Izamal, Mexico. But you will know that you have arrived when you’re surrounded with golden-yellow walls on every building on every street. Nicknamed “La
Mekong River cruises are booming, particularly in Cambodia and Vietnam. In 2020, at least 10 river boats — some quite luxurious — will cruise the lush and navigable lower Mekong. Most resemble the river boats of Europe, staffed with chefs who prepare authentic regional fare and local guides who share cultural histories as well as
(CNN) — Considered the symbolic birthplace of Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn is arguably the most captivating site in the United Arab Emirates capital. With foundations dating back to around 1760, it also happens to be its oldest building. Surrounded by sprawling skyscrapers in the center of the city, the magnificent white fortress has served
They don’t call Rio de Janeiro Cidade Maravilhosa – the Marvellous City – for nothing. As well as its massive carnival and New Year’s Eve celebrations, Rio is blessed by geography and climate, not to mention its impressive roster of global icons. From Sugarloaf Mountain to Christ the Redeemer and the sandy sweep of Copacabana,
Beer is booming across the United States. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States is forecasted to reach around 9,200 by 2021, up from the more than 7,600 breweries there are in the country today. But these aren’t the big, mass-producing breweries that distribute nationwide. An analysis by VinePair
As with the climate, the chief culprit is animal agriculture—meat and dairy. But when it comes to … [+] particulate pollution, the worst offender is the poultry industry. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images U.S. farms cost the economy more in health and environmental damage than they contribute to the economy, according to a
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