Editor’s Note — This article was originally reported and published in 2014 and has been updated and reformatted in 2019. (CNN) — Death — life’s greatest unknown, and yet it comes to all of us. This perhaps explains our fascination not just with death, but, in some cases, with the very places people have died.
Nick Trend unearths 10 British breaks for book lovers, featuring Jane Austen, Dylan Thomas and Thomas Hardy 1. Potter’s farm Hill Top farm in Near Sawrey in the Lake District belonged to Beatrix Potter from 1905 until her death in 1943 and the garden, the stone-flagged floors, fireplaces and lots of other views and architectural
Michelin Guide for France (AP Photo/Michel Euler) ASSOCIATED PRESS Back in the 1970s, 80s and even 90s, many lovers of gastronomy as well as those looking to visit tourist sites and boutique hotels around Europe, would use books that they held sacred, the Michelin Guides. In 1889 the Andre and Edouard Michelin brothers had a
(CNN) — Two metal detectorists who stole an ancient Viking hoard “of national importance” from a British field have been jailed, after a judge ruled they had cheated the public out of what should have been national treasure. George Powell, aged 38, and 51-year-old Layton Davies were found guilty of theft, conspiracy to conceal criminal
Passengers entering customs at Miami International Airport, ranked among the bottom five for immigration processing by Airside Mobile. JodiJacobson | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images If you’re traveling abroad this Thanksgiving weekend, you might want to think about waiting until the very last minute to fly home. That’s because you’ll find some of the shortest
The opening of a new exhibition on the the conflict that launched a legend prompts Chris Leadbeater to embark on an odyssey of his own Few ancient fights garner the attention lavished on the Trojan War. You know the one – it’s the mythical romp where the gorgeous queen is abducted by a lusty foreign
Rosé to the rescue for Thanksgiving’s diverse dishes. Give thanks to the versatility of rosé! Illustration: Lana Bortolot Yes, it’s still rosé season! Do not argue: just hold out your glass and say “more, please!” Seriously though, with the myriad of flavors and textures on the Thanksgiving table (to say nothing of the dubious tastes of
(CNN) — Hari Budha Magar is laughing. He does that a lot. The ex-soldier turned mountaineer was being reminded that even at the top of the world in the freezing cold, there’s no danger of him getting frostbitten toes. Because he doesn’t have any. Magar, a double above the knee amputee, is sitting in a
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We meet up with fellow travel vloggers FunForLouis and Hey Nadine to explore Mayan culture in Cancun, Mexico! Follow our friends… FunForLouis: http://youtube.com/funforlouis http://twitter.com/funforlouis http://instagram.com/funforlouis HeyNadine: http://youtube.com/heynadine Tweets by heynadine http://instagram.com/heynadine Big Thanks to Viator and the Cancun Tourism Board for making this adventure possible! VIATOR Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun : http://bit.ly/chichenitzaV CANCUN:
►SUBSCRIBE for 2 NEW VIDEOS per week: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe ►Mexico food playlist: https://goo.gl/5EX54R ►T-shirts: https://migrationology.com/store/ Los Sifones Restaurant is a neighborhood Mexican food restaurant in Mexico City that has a great family atmosphere. When I saw a few photos of the molcajete caliente, a flaming stone mortar of salsa and meat, I knew it was a
Read the Blog on What Tourists Should NOT Do When They Visit Sweden https://woltersworld.com/14-things-tourists-should-not-do-when-they-visit-sweden/ Grab some of our gear http://www.woltersworld.store Sweden is a gorgeous country with beautiful islands, beautiful people and beautiful looking food. This video does not cover the things you SHOULD do in Sweden. This video covers what you shouldn’t do when you
Watch out, this post contains spoilers. Girona is a city just forty minutes from Barcelona. It’s home to beautiful architecture, delicious food, stunning scenery, and coolest of all: shooting sites for Game of Thrones (GOT). Girona is super accessible by either train, bus, or car share, and if you’re a fan of the show, we
Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, continues to hold plays in the historic playhouse. New York City is the theater capital of America, and Broadway is its shining star, but that doesn’t mean the Great White Way has a monopoly over the medium. While the bright lights of the Big Apple may overshadow smaller theater scenes
When traveling, you should consider the best fruit options to try. Some of these include rambutan, cacao, and the horned melon. We’ll show you some of the most vibrant, oddly textured, and juiciest fruits around the planet. MORE FOOD ROUNDUPS CONTENT: 35 Wild Burgers You Need To Eat Before You Die 42 Cheesy Foods You
(CNN) — A church in Zacatecas, Mexico, commissioned what it calls the largest statue of baby Jesus in the world. But the internet is hung up on how eerily similar it looks to a certain ’80s frontman. No, this towering, nearly 22-foot statue of the Son of God that presides over the Parish of the
The sprawling, safe and startlingly clean megalopolis The very idea of Tokyo – one of most densely packed cities on the planet – can be intimidating even before getting off the plane. In reality, however, it is a refreshingly easy city to visit. Despite its salaryman crowds, flashing neon and sprawling train networks, it is
Stout fans from around the world braved Chicago’s cold to sample Goose Island’s bourbon county stout … [+] ahead of its Black Friday release. Goose Island Beer Co. The love for Goose Island Bourbon County Stout was practically palpable in the air on Sunday, which marked the fourth annual Prop Day for the Chicago-based brewery.
Boeing debuts its 737 Max 10 aircraft in Renton, Wash. Source: Boeing Co. Boeing on Friday said it’s unveiled the largest version of its beleaguered 737 Max line, despite a worldwide grounding of the planes after two fatal crashes. The manufacturer showed off the new jet to employees at its Renton, Washington, factory, but the
Philippine Airlines Flight 113 safely landed after reporting a possible engine failure just after departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Video from passengers and onlookers on the ground show sparks flashing from the Boeing 777’s right engine for fractions of a second at a time shortly after takeoff. Passenger Adam Taylor was recording his toddler
