Kenneth Lee, owner of XO Restaurant on Oʻahu, has been preparing to be a restaurateur for most of his life. He opened his restaurant at age 24 with the funds that he earned from investing in the stock market at age 13. At 17, he opted to study cooking at Kapiʻolani Community College over business
Frequent travelers now have a whole new way to view loyalty points — thanks to a growing trend in loyalty program: hard-to-replicate, bucket-list experiences. From red carpet access and backstage passes to cooking classes with Michelin-starred chefs, there’s an entire realm of VIP travel opportunities designed around the new “experience economy.” Fueled by public interest
(CNN) — Wales is home to more castles per square mile than anywhere in the world, with over 600 found across this tiny, beautiful country. Each one has its own long history, with many dating back to the medieval period. As the third series of “The Crown” arrives on Netflix, including the investiture of the
I had a slightly anxious start to a short break in Corfu a few weeks ago. After flying down the coast of Croatia, which glittered under a clear sky, the captain announced that, unfortunately, there was “a bit of weather around”. We would be landing in the rain. Perhaps I was pushing my luck this
What makes a great food scene? Is it the variety of cuisines that are available, the number of award-winning restaurants, or a high concentration of celebrity chefs? There are plenty of cities and regions that have become recognized for those criteria and more, but there are many places in the United States that haven’t gotten
A Kona Big Wave Golden Ale 12-pack Craft Brew Alliance Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) chief executive Andy Thomas likes to use metaphors when explaining complicated scenarios. For proof, look no further than this week’s announcement that Anheuser-Busch InBev had agreed to wholly-acquire the Portland, Oregon-headquartered maker of Kona, Widmer, and Redhook beers, among others. Speaking
Andrew Zimmern goes to one of the culinary capitals of the world: Paris, France. In a city famous for putting its unique stamp on culinary history, classic Parisian foods are making a comeback. A new attitude is reinvigorating French foods with the use of innovative techniques and artisanal ingredients. While here, Zimmern feasts on mushrooms
Choquequirao, hidden across the deep Apurimac Valley, was the last Inca refuge from the conquistadors, and there’s a growing traveller buzz to see it ASAP. A cable car will squeal into life in 2017 (or later; bureaucratic feet are dragging), gliding up to 3000 visitors a day to the ruins in just 15 minutes. Visit
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►T-shirts: https://migrationology.com/store/ ►Thai Food Guides: https://migrationology.com/store/ Yes, the real name of this restaurant is Cheap Cheap Restaurant, and it’s located just down the road from the main drag of Ao Nang – the touristy central of Krabi. There are a lot of restaurants in Ao Nang that cater to mostly touristy, both international restaurants and
GRAB SOME WOLTERS WORLD GEAR http://www.woltersworld.com/shop The Best & Worst of Berlin for Tourists. From amazing museums like the Pergamon and Bodes to the fantastic outdoor spaces of Tiergarten and Wannsee to the history that fills the city of Berlin to the not so great parts of Berlin. Filmed in Berlin, Germany Copyright Mark Wolters
Image courtesy of Likuliku Lagoon Resort Sleep above a soothing lagoon in Fiji For the ultimate relaxing vacation, these overwater bungalows offer postcard-perfect locations to fully immerse yourself in a tropical getaway. Imagine sitting on a deck with your toes dipped in the warm turquoise water while sipping an exotic blended drink and watching the
Photos courtesy of Boston Harbor Hotel Boston’s Iconic Harbor Hotel Unveils The Most Luxurious Stay in the city with it’s new John Adams Presidential Suite. Boston is known for its prestigious colleges, world-class hospitals and excellent museums. The city was lacking in its offerings with a grand, showcase hotel suite. A suite as unparalleled as
The popular tourist destination has been hit by the worst flooding in 50 years this week, resulting in damage worth hundreds of millions of euros. Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said a state of emergency would be declared on Thursday because of the disaster. The flooding came at the worst possible time for Venice. The
Keens is one of the oldest steakhouses in New York City, but it’s arguably more famous for a plate that’s not steak. The restaurant serves over 400 orders of its legendary mutton chops each week. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio visited the storied steakhouse to see how the famous plate is made and why customers consider Keens
(CNN) — As experiments go, this one should be pretty spectacular — 19 hours, 17,800 kilometers (about 11,060 miles), 100 metric tons of jet fuel and not one, but two separate sunrises. Australian airline Qantas on Thursday launched a one-off research flight that will carry about 50 people from London to Sydney nonstop, clocking up
A flight destined to be the world’s longest has departed London for Sydney as part of research into how 19 hours in the air affects the human body. Qantas is flying a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Heathrow to the Australian city non-stop for only the second time, with a view to launching a regular commercial service
Los Angeles is a city of makers––filmmakers, news makers, splash makers. Things created here tend to wow, which is why I like buying gifts that are LA-built, sewn or whipped up. This holiday season, here are some of my favorite items from the 90001 to the 91610. Pharrell and Oprah are among Truff’s many fans.
“Where do you live?” is a simple question — but I don’t have a quick answer. Instead of settling down and waiting to get old in one place, my husband and I devised an ongoing travel plan that each year includes France, Singapore, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand — as well as the odd
