You could happily spend all day eating and drinking wherever you are in Spain, and I frequently do. One thing just sort of slides into the next – if you’re doing it right. Be warned though, this means resetting your eating routine and having your lunch and dinner at least an hour or two later
An Italian train makes its way at the north entrance of the new Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest train tunnel, on the eve of its opening ceremony on May 31, 2016 in Erstfeld. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Swiss rail authorities said repairs to the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s deepest traffic
Hot on the heels of National IPA Day, which occurred on August 3, today is National Hazy IPA Day. Also known as New England IPA or juicy IPA, hazy IPA is less bitter than regular IPA, emphasizing citrus and tropical fruit flavors and a smoother mouthfeel. Although a relatively new style of beer, hazy IPA
The recently abated heatwaves that blanketed southern Europe this summer were just another in a long line of extreme weather phenomena that winemakers on the continent have had to cope with in the last several years. The full scope of issues that they have caused is only just starting to come into focus as harvest
August 16 is National Rum Day, time to celebrate the oldest distilled spirit, which originated in the West Indies. It is first mentioned in records from Barbados around 1650, where African slaves brought to the Caribbean to work in sugarcane plantations first distilled it from molasses. According to Britannica, the spirit went by the name
32 species of shark Rising ocean temperatures are likely to bring 10 new species of shark to British waters by 2050, according to a 2019 study by Nat Geo Wild to celebrate Sharkfest. New arrivals could include the great hammerhead, bigeye thresher and oceanic whitetip shark, which has a reputation for feeding on shipwreck survivors. The
A land of crumbling castles, towering pine forests and quaking lakelands, Estonia doesn’t struggle to find a point of difference. Here Lonely Planet Pathfinder Macca Sherifi takes a tour of what Estonia has to offer. — Find out more about the Lonely Planet Pathfinders programme: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/pathfinders Discover more about the destination: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/estonia To learn more
A brewery with locations in Lahaina, the area of Maui hit hardest by deadly wildfires, is doing what it can to help after at least 99 people were killed in blazes that ravaged the Hawaiian island. Maui Brewing Company was founded in Lahaina in 2005. When the fire hit, they immediately mobilized to assist fire
Somerset’s landscapes are steeped in legend, from the lush fields of ‘Avalon’ to Cheddar Gorge and the wilds of Exmoor. The winding, country lanes hold secrets: a spectacular gathering of birds at sunset; a cave filled with fertility symbols; a farm taken over by huge sculptures. The local food scene is flourishing, involving everyone from
I love Spain. So when a friend of a friend who lives on the island of Mallorca asked if I could look after her five cats in exchange for staying in her house for two weeks, I leapt at the chance. I’d never done anything like this, so I organized a video call with the
You may be surprised to learn that the first wine appellation in the world based on wind patterns can be found in Sonoma County, California. Called the ‘Petaluma Gap GPS ,’ it achieved this name because of the unusual gap in the coastal mountains along this cold and wild section of the Pacific Ocean. The
Lonely Planet bump shoulders with the locals in the medieval Khan al-Khalili, Cairo’s most popular bazaar. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/cairo for more information about Cairo.
You might not expect to find a tea farm in Europe, but there is actually one off the coast of Portugal — in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The Azores islands have been synonymous with tea for over two centuries. The tropical climate and volcanic soil of these islands make for perfect growing conditions,
It’s supposed to be chocolate chip cookie dough and not wood chip cookie dough. So after some customers reported finding wood chips in one of Nestlé’s cookie dough products, Nestlé USA effectively said, “D’oh,” and initiated a recall. They are voluntarily recalling two batches of their 16.5 ounce Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
In this article EXPE 9961-HK EDR-ES BKNG TRIP HTG-DE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of content — for Americans, it’s a whopping 277 pages. And
Unless they rehab their products, food companies face a tipping point that will erode their cash cows. Supermarket center aisles used to be comfy blue-chip neighborhoods for canned goods, snack food, cereal and other packaged necessities. But no longer. Prices are still too high. Consumers are fleeing to cheaper private labels, often conveniently located right
In the woods of Arkansas, a young teen retreats to a familiar fishing hole that he and his father used to visit in years past. However, while walking through the wood, he notices something large stalking & snarling at him throughout his trek. After narrowly escaping, he returns a month later only to come face-to-face
Let’s take a minute for the truffle. After all, they ARE one of the most decadent, delish, and *expensive* additions to your eats. And who better to lead this little deep dive than expert Cristiano Savini of Tuscany: “My big passion is the truffle.” #lonelyplanet #tuscany #truffle #italy #summervacation #shorts
Borough Market is one of the most famous and renowned fresh markets in London. Get all information here: http://migrationology.com/2014/05/borough-market-london/ There are many famous things to do in London, but if you’re a food lover like I am, one of the best choices you can make it to take a trip to the historical Borough Market.
Grab a Wolters World Shirt http://www.woltersworld.com/shop Vancouver is a seafood and treat lover’s playground. With tons of fusion restaurants, asian cuisine, foodie hide aways and great food to be had all over the city Vancouver has way more than five things you should eat. But we tried to narrow it down to our favorite five