(CNN) — Across India, temples have long served not just a spiritual need but a social one as well. Many of the country’s temples have adopted a long-standing tradition of feeding the masses, allowing pilgrims and travelers alike to enjoy wholesome, delicious meals every day. Any typical Indian temple, whether in a city or village,
Month: September 2021
“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” – Willie Nelson — Photo courtesy of Jacky Runice Advertisement Wisconsin produces more than 600 varieties, types and styles of cheese and other dairy products – more than any other state in the United States. So, this road trip loop launches in
You have to respect a whisky that’s reached middle age—or beyond. And as far as I’m concerned, there’s no mandatory retirement age for whiskies of this caliber. By the time they’re eligible for an AARP card, you’re usually drinking something incredibly special—something that deserves more than thirty minutes of your time. After all, it took
(CNN) — The London apartment where Diana Spencer lived before she became the Princess of Wales has been commemorated with an official blue plaque. The plaque was posted on the Coleherne Court building on Old Brompton Street in Kensington on September 29 following a successful campaign led by the London Assembly. “Diana had, and still
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For many, 2020 will be remembered as a year they spent at home. Others took a different path. They packed their bags and moved to places that many only dream of visiting. Here’s how they feel about their decision one year on, in their own words. From Boston to Napa Valley, California Name: Ian O’ReillyOccupation:
Serenbe The 2020-2021 pandemic has acted as a near or complete brake and break, on many activities, behaviors, and ideas that prevailed before shots and masks and social distancing took precedence in the lives of many. It has been a time of prohibition, yet also, a time of rejuvenation, due in part of the ideas
(CNN) — Some of Australia’s most beautiful natural sites have been returned to Aboriginal ownership, including Queensland’s Daintree rainforest. The area of more than 160,000 hectares will now be co-managed by the Queensland government and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people with a hope of eventually transitioning into being run solely by the Indigenous owners. An
Futuristic architecture reflects a new attitude about wine The wine region of Rioja in northern Spain is a terrific example of what’s old is new again. At 96 years old, she is the oldest Designation of Origin (DOC) in the country. But the current generation of winemaking rebukes that dusty image, making Rioja a hot
Karen Mahoney and her new husband, Brian Ray, told CNN they met 35 years ago over a love of skiing, and when they finally got engaged in March, the ski instructors didn’t want to wait to get married. But Mahoney said there was really only one thing that mattered to her: having her parents and
With the United States preparing to reopen to travellers from the UK in early November, the Statue of Liberty is likely to be on many holidaymakers’ itineraries. In 2019, prior to the pandemic, more than four million people visited the soaring attraction. Here are a few interesting things you may not know about the grand
Small towns are the perfect place to travel when you’re looking to avoid crowds. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, outdoor adventure, shopping, great food or soaking in the sun and listening to the waves crash, there’s a small town for you. Advertisement We’re looking for the best small towns across the United States and
Farting is definitely not the worst thing that can happen when you have a lot of gas. In fact, farting may be the best thing. A case report published in the medical journal Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. showed how gas build-up in your intestines can be silent and deadly. In the case
(CNN) — Finally, it’s Fat Bear Week — a most welcome week of healthy competition among brown bears. Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve calls it “a celebration of success,” a March Madness style tournament, complete with a bracket, where you can vote on the heftiest brown bear in the bunch. The bears are getting
United Airlines pilot Steve Lindland receives a COVID-19 vaccine from RN Sandra Manella at United’s onsite clinic at O’Hare International Airport on March 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The deadline for United Airlines employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has passed, opening the door to termination as early as Tuesday
(CNN) — It hasn’t been a great year for airlines, thanks to Covid’s impact on the aviation industry, but for one Middle East carrier it’s just got a lot better. Qatar Airways has taken the top spot in the latest ranking of the world’s best airlines by Skytrax, a review body that also produces a
There’s no better time to dust off your satnav (or road atlas), plot a winding route and head for some of the most beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer. And, with so much to explore right on your doorstep, it might be wise to pack an overnight bag, in case you decide to
Antiquum Farm near Junction City, in Oregon’s south Willamette Valley, brings to mind a place from a storybook. The Farm Cottage tasting room echoes thatched roofs of rural Ireland. The Kune Kune pigs lounging at the edges of the vineyard elude a satisfied sense of contentment. Maremmas breed livestock guardian dogs pose a confident sense
(CNN) — The water is cold and shouting echoes across the river. As the boat approaches the rapids, a roar goes up to hold still, before a shout of “PADDLE” and the six rafters dig into the tumbling waters in an impressively synchronized display. As they are released by the rapids with barely a splash
From 4am on Wednesday September 22, eight countries were removed from the travel red-list, including holiday favourite Turkey. Other countries to come off the list included the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Egypt, Oman, Pakistan and Bangladesh. A number of popular destinations remain on the red list, including South Africa and the Seychelles. Vast swathes of
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