An earlier version of this story published in 2012. Anchorage, Alaska (CNN) — It’s a competition that brings out some of the toughest, hardiest, most ferociously determined athletes in the world. In fact, most of the competitors in this sport aren’t even human. It’s a race boasting more mileage and fur coats than perhaps any
The life of a professional surfer may sound like a dream career to many – and female pros including Leila Hurst, Karina Rozunko, Hanna Scott, Caroline Marks and Carissa Moore are multi-award-winning, vibrant and ambitious. But their lifestyles encompass much more than catching waves; they also adore their hometowns, and are involved in charitable foundations
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, July 1, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing‘s 737 Max was “marred” by technical problems, a lack of transparency and other issues, according to preliminary findings of a House investigation, released on Friday, into the beleaguered plane.
(CNN) — As passengers aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of San Francisco wait for coronavirus test results after the death of a former passenger, it’s hard for some travelers to go ahead with their cruise plans. Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Viking are offering travelers new flexible
Image courtesy of The Alpina Gstaad Prominently overlooking the storied slopes of the Swiss Alps, The Alpina Gstaad is an exciting addition to the jet-set mountain resort of Gstaad, Switzerland. Despite being the new kid on the block, The Alpina has already achieved iconic status as one of the region’s most elegant and progressive destinations.
Our rivers, lakes, marshes, mangroves and peatlands are home to countless species that can survive nowhere else — from beavers and freshwater turtles to waterfowl and thousands of kinds of fish. They’re also a vital long-term store of carbon, helping protect the world from climate change. “Inland wetlands are the biggest biodiversity hotspot in the
Linda Higdon leading a sacred women’s circle in Kenya — Photo courtesy of Lois Alter Mark There’s no force as powerful as the global sisterhood, according to Linda Higdon, founder of Women’s Journey to Kenya. It’s a one-of-a-kind, 16-day trip to Africa designed to introduce women of very different cultures to each other to understand
(CNN) — One of Easter Island‘s world-famous moai statues has been destroyed in an accident. A Chilean island resident was arrested on March 1 after his truck — a private vehicle, not a commercial one — crashed into one of the stone figures and badly damaged both it and the ahu, or platform, it was
My first experience with the small, but rapidly growing movement to eliminate handshaking was in a chiropractic office in Singapore two weeks ago. “Are you shaking hands? Some people aren’t these days,” the chiro said, extending his hand before awkwardly retracting it. I did — to break the oddness of the moment — but
(CNN) — Amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended that airlines continue to follow “routine operating procedures” for cleaning aircraft unless an ill passenger is onboard — including those with fever, cough or difficulty breathing. The recommendations will be updated as more information becomes available,
Discreetly tucked away on a leafy tree-lined street near Museum Mile in New York City’s fashionable Upper East Side, The Mark Hotel carries the distinction of being one of the world’s most exquisite hotels. A magnet for attracting A-List celebrities such as Oprah, Kelly Ripa and Tom Brady, The Mark Hotel provides the ultimate luxury
(CNN) — His ship may have been to hell and back, becoming a floating coronavirus-infected prison for passengers quarantined at port in Japan, but when the captain of the Diamond Princess cruise ship became the last person aboard to finally step onto dry land, he looked entirely unruffled by the experience. If it weren’t for
Photo courtesy of Brady Scot Meet the women who are taking D.C. to the next level The Washington, D.C. dining scene continues to evolve with a wide variety of places to eat. From the flavors of Laos to Cuban pastelitos, diners can enjoy more cuisines than ever before. Also now more than ever, these kitchens and restaurants
Turks and Caicos Islands (CNN) — You won’t find butler service or a sunset concierge on North Caicos or Middle Caicos. What you will find is powdery sand, blissful quiet and just enough off-beach activity to interest the less languid day tripper. These side-by-side islands are accessible via a 25-minute ferry ride from Providenciales, the
John MacDougall | AFP | Getty Images The spread of the coronavirus to more than 70 countries is prompting people across the world to reconsider their travel plans — and in some cases, forcing them to. Fears of becoming sick with the virus on vacation have led to a spike in demand for travel insurance,
Americans are busier than ever – longer hours, less vacation time and later retirement. Time is a valuable asset, so 10Best wants to find the country’s top time-savers, from fast food and fast casual restaurants to meal delivery services and subscription boxes. And we need you to help pick our winners. Vote for your favorites
DAY 534 // 25TH JULY 2014 Subscribe to Jesse & Jeana http://www.youtube.com/BFvsGF Lilly https://www.youtube.com/user/IISuperwomanII Alli https://www.youtube.com/user/alli Datev http://www.youtube.com/ladiedottie Oli https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOliWhiteTV Joey https://www.youtube.com/user/JoeyGraceffa Kalel & Anthony https://www.youtube.com/user/WatchUsLiveAndStuff Megan https://www.youtube.com/user/Strawburry17 Shannon https://www.youtube.com/user/shaaanxo Justin https://www.youtube.com/user/JustinJamesHughes Go follow our trip by subscribing to https://www.youtube.com/user/contiki BOOK YOUR OWN TRIP! http://bit.ly/book-contiki-trip follow what i’m up to http://www.twitter.com/funforlouis http://www.facebook.com/funforlouis http://www.instagram.com/funforlouis http://www.funforlouis.tumblr.com Snap
Paris (CNN) — As the cradle of high fashion, Paris gave the world designers like Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, who in turn gifted the world some of fashion history’s most enduring iconography, including the LBD, or little black dress. But there are two other French figures who don’t get nearly as
To the person who wrote the original, we’d love to credit you… When this first did the rounds on Twitter, the reaction of the team here at Adventure HQ went something like this: sharp intake of breath, closely followed by furious indignation and flashes of Beyoncé-style ‘Run the world’ ass-kicking fantasy montage (quickly dispelled, none
Janu, the new sister brand of Aman, will launch with three hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. The timeless yet contemporary design of each Janu hotel will be focused on space and light, giving an ambience
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- …
- 197
- Next Page »
