About a year ago, I wrote about wine and philanthropy through the example of the Vida Valiente Foundation, which provides financial support for first-generation college students who have been admitted to Stanford University. “The Kids to Take a Chance On” was in the title of the article, though the focus of the piece was more
Month: February 2023
Using an Interrail pass to ride trains around Europe has been a rite of passage for travelers since the 1970s, back when the Berlin Wall was still standing and ABBA was topping the charts. Of course, much has changed in Europe since then, but the Interrail pass endures as the ultimate ticket to ride. Here’s
All Photos courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino If you’re a fan of visiting wine country and also love the action of staying at a high-end resort with all the best amenities plus a state-of-the-art Casino, then Pechanga Resort Casino is just the ticket for you. With one of the largest casino floors in the country totaling
Ireland’s national holiday is always a celebration — and there’s no place better to take part in the St Patrick’s Day party than in Dublin. This raucous day will be marked in 2023 with a huge festival, a street parade, parties until late, Guinness, lots of Guinness – and enough emerald-colored merchandise to fill the city’s
One of New York’s most beloved chefs and restaurateurs is expanding to the West Coast. Daniel Boulud announced his first ever West Coast restaurant, Café Boulud Beverly Hills, will open its doors later this year at the Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills. Named after the original Café Boulud on the Michelin-starred chef’s family’s farm outside
Umbria, Italy Visitors to Umbria’s Piano Grande in spring might also be lucky enough to spot snakes’ head fritillaries. “One of Europe’s finest upland plains, it situated above 4,000ft, ringed by mountains,” says Tim Jepson, our Italy expert. “In late May and early June it is renowned for its extraordinary floral displays: swathes of wild
In this article IQ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Human players appear as avatars in iQiyi’s immersive Luoyang VR experience, which opened to the public in Shanghai in February 2023. iQiyi BEIJING — Chinese video streaming platform iQiyi announced Monday the opening of its immersive virtual reality experience in Shanghai. The project combines immersive
In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the opportunity to slow down and move at our own pace. Even on vacation, there’s an urge to visit, do and taste as many things as possible in a new destination or multiple destinations. “I’ve heard countless times how exhausted people are when they come
It’s no secret that South Africa is one of the world’s top Big 5 safari destinations. You could come here only to go on safari and think South Africa was the best country ever. But wait – there’s so much more to this fascinating realm perched at Africa’s southernmost tip. South Africa’s ethnic and cultural
The Master of Wine exam is known to be one of the most difficult tests in the world and there are less than 500 people who’ve secured the honor since the program’s inception in 1953. One of those people is Cees van Casteren MW. In 2012, when he earned his Master of Wine (MW) title,
Normandy: the northwest region of France rolls off an English-speaking tongue as easily as a French one. It’s known for its bucolic countryside and impossibly long stretches of beach where the famous D-Day landings during WWII. Beyond the shores lies much to discover: a rich literary history, four protected designation of origin cheeses, and of
Arguably the most formal and quintessentially British of any cruise line, Cunard proudly holds its heritage high – even though its founder Samuel Cunard was Canadian and the line is now American-owned. Yet, from the smartly painted black hulls and distinctive red funnels to elegant interiors that include impressively expansive libraries complete with requisite hush,
As the restaurant industry grapples with fragmented supply chains, an ongoing labor crisis, and dramatic price increases for everyday ingredients, one family-owned eatery is enjoying its well-earned reputation as a sustainable culinary oasis in Texas. Owned and operated by husband-wife team, Brian and Amanda Light, Ronin is located in Bryan, about halfway between Austin and
Some people love travel planning. But I am not one of those people. So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing. But I’m skeptical too. Do recommendations just scratch the surface — for example, suggesting that I see the Eiffel Tower in
Puerto Rico’s capital isn’t a cheap city, particularly compared to neighboring islands, like the Dominican Republic or Jamaica, which offer an abundance of all-inclusive resorts and a generous exchange rate. Still, there is plenty to do in San Juan here, including some free activities if you know where to look. Here are 14 of the
This week more than 250 wine trade buyers and professionals descended upon Napa Valley to bid on wine lots mainly from the stellar 2021 vintage, as part of the annual Premiere Napa Valley Auction. After a week of multiple tastings around the valley, the final auction paddles were raised on Saturday afternoon. The tally for
Like any major European capital, Rome can be eye-wateringly expensive, but there’s no need for the Eternal City to leave you eternally broke. The city offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money. Outside of summer, you should be able to find cheap flights, or better yet, take advantage of Italy’s cheap and
The uncertainty of the pandemic years was challenging if you were hoping to travel to Japan. With the country closed to tourism for years, it was hard to know when you’d be able to go back, and what the country would be like when you could. Luckily, what makes Japan such a breathtaking destination hasn’t
A strawberry unlike any other is about to make its debut. Oishii, the brand behind the coveted and sometimes viral Omakase Berry, will be launching its second strawberry, The Koyo Berry, this spring. Known for creating visually perfect, red, always seasonal strawberries in their indoor vertical farms, Oishii’s newest berry is designed to encapsulate refreshing
A sign for hire is posted on the window of a Chipotle restaurant in New York, April 29, 2022. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Job cuts are rising at some of the biggest U.S. companies, but others are still scrambling to hire workers, the result of wild swings in consumer priorities since the Covid pandemic began
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