Ritz-Carlton’s highly-anticipated superyacht cruise has finally made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to begin. ...
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The hunt for the world’s most elusive shipwrecksThe hunt for the world’s most elusive shipwrecks
In March 2022, the world let out a collective gasp when the remarkably preserved shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton’s HMS Endurance was discovered almost two miles beneath the icy Antarctic seas. ...
This man built a plane for his family in his gardenThis man built a plane for his family in his garden
It wasn’t until he moved near to an airfield in the UK over a decade ago that mechanical engineer Ashok Aliseril Thamarakshan began to seriously consider learning to fly a plane. ...
Secrets from the world’s toughest dining sceneSecrets from the world’s toughest dining scene
Hong Kong is widely considered one of the most challenging cities in the world to operate a restaurant — a roiling cauldron of changing tastes, cleaver-sharp competition and unsavory economics. ...
She asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engagedShe asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engaged
Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, but not predicting the extent to which the trip would change her life. ...
Cappadocia: One of Turkey’s most spectacular hiking destinationsCappadocia: One of Turkey’s most spectacular hiking destinations
A rich palette of shimmering caramel swirls, ochers, creams and pinks unfolds across the landscape like an enormous handwoven carpet. Stands of poplars line paths carved by ancient lava flows from three now extinct volcanoes, crisscrossing valleys studded with conical peribacı. ...
The Italian town with a boozy secretThe Italian town with a boozy secret
It’s super strong, fennel-flavored, as transparent as water — and in many households across Sardinia it’s still produced illegally. ...
Chiles are so important to this state, they made a law about themChiles are so important to this state, they made a law about them
For New Mexicans, chile isn’t just a food, it’s a way of life. Chiles are so important, New Mexico is only state to have an “official” question, “Red or green?” ...
Time Out picks the ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2022Time Out picks the ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2022
The top 10 includes the nightlife haven of Cais do Sodré in Lisbon and New York City’s beloved Ridgewood, but which neighborhood took the top spot in Time Out’s round-up? ...
The European capital of cool that keeps getting coolerThe European capital of cool that keeps getting cooler
Lisbon is in the midst of a renaissance. The latest European capital of cool’s affordable rents, great nightlife and gorgeous streets — which wind high into the hills from the River Tagus — have seen younger travelers arrive in their droves in recent years, enjoying extended stays thanks to dedicated “digital nomad” visas. ...
Are you brave enough to sleep in the ‘Ghostbusters’ firehouse this Halloween?Are you brave enough to sleep in the ‘Ghostbusters’ firehouse this Halloween?
There’s something strange going on in this Oregon neighborhood. ...
Best Chinese food: 32 dishes every traveler should tryBest Chinese food: 32 dishes every traveler should try
With one of the world’s most diverse food scenes, China makes it nearly impossible to put together one single list that truly encompasses the “best” Chinese dishes. ...
This Italian icon looks like you’ve never seen it beforeThis Italian icon looks like you’ve never seen it before
For over 500 years, Michelangelo’s sculpture of David in Florence has stood unchanged, the marble icon of masculinity, and one of the world’s most famous works of art. ...
Hong Kong offers 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists backHong Kong offers 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists back
Hong Kong attracted around 56 million visitors a year before the pandemic, and now the popular destination is taking significant steps to win tourists back after over two years of some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions. ...
Giant roadside Cheeto attracts a crowdGiant roadside Cheeto attracts a crowd
A giant Cheeto with massive fingers coated in orange dust becomes a roadside attraction. CNN’s Jeanne Moos eats her way through the story. ...
Bamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong’s snake safariBamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong’s snake safari
A fraction of a second after William Sargent’s torch light catches the unmistakable glint of snake skin he roars into action, sliding on a protective glove and launching himself into the dense green jungle of northern Hong Kong. ...
Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, JapanYayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s famous yellow pumpkin sculpture was reinstalled on October 4th on Naoshima island after it was swept into the sea and badly damaged during a typhoon last summer. ...
Animal sacrifices and pagan worship on the edge of EuropeAnimal sacrifices and pagan worship on the edge of Europe
An untouched and remote region in northeastern Georgia, Tusheti is a wild trekking paradise of mountains and ancient villages where pagan rites are still observed alongside Christian beliefs. ...
All the restaurants Stanley Tucci visited in season two of ‘Searching for Italy’All the restaurants Stanley Tucci visited in season two of ‘Searching for Italy’
After watching the wanderlust-inducing “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” you’ll undoubtedly be hungry. ...
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
The city hopes the move will revive its status as an international business and travel hub, but the locals said the change may be too late. ...
The ‘tombstone village’ built by Korean refugees on a Japanese cemeteryThe ‘tombstone village’ built by Korean refugees on a Japanese cemetery
At first glance, Ami-dong seems like an ordinary village within the South Korean city of Busan, with colorful houses and narrow alleys set against looming mountains. ...
Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel regionAsia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region
Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s most beloved travel destinations, from the natural beauty of Bali to the urban buzz of Singapore. These dreamy vacation hotspots — teamed with the region’s business power — secured Asia Pacific the title of world’s largest travel region for much of the past decade. ...
20 best German foods20 best German foods
German food is rich, hearty and diverse. It’s comfort eating with high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients. ...
OpenAI says this state will play central role in artificial intelligence developmentOpenAI says this state will play central role in artificial intelligence development
New York is poised to play a central role in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), OpenAI executives told key business and civic leaders on Tuesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke at a private event hosted by the Partnership for New York City and the AI firm revealed a report showing that New York is well-positioned to […] ...
Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains lowCovid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low
Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health. Users who liked this: ...