Tagged: food

Great Barrier Reef's Value, Food Theme Park in Tokyo, and Carry-On Pesto in Italy: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 27, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's markets, airports, and underwater marvels.HOW MUCH IS THE GREAT BARRIER REEF WORTH? (Kyodo News)You can't…

Cheese Tour of Philly and Nearby Farmland

If you're going to plan a vacation around a food item, you could do worse than cheese.For one thing, it's objectively delicious (except blue cheese, which is objectively gross).…

British Virgin Islands Flights, LAX Car-Sharing, and Pennsylvania Cheese Tour: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 19, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's islands, parking lots, and culinary tours.NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN MIAMI AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS EXPECTED…

9 Food Rules to Follow in Italy—Plus 1 to Break

Dining in Italy may seem like a casual, carefree pursuit, but in reality it’s a complex game of manners, with origins dating to at least the 16th-century publication of Giovanni Della…

10 Cringeworthy Recommendations from the Earliest Frommer's Guidebooks

Look, we’re not perfect. We here at Frommer’s try our best to be unswervingly fair, accurate, and compelling, but as long as guidebooks are written by humans, they’re liable to contain…

Bangkok's Famous Street Food Stalls Targeted for Removal

The days appear to be numbered for Bangkok's storied street-food scene.In an effort to clean up the city's thoroughfares, Thailand's government has begun removing the beloved food…

Cruise Ship Lifeguards, Bangkok's Street Food Ban, and John Wayne's Birthday Party in Iowa: Tuesday's Travel Briefing

APRIL 25, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cruise lines, small towns, and thoroughfares. BANGKOK'S FAMOUS STREET FOOD STALLS TARGETED FOR REMOVAL…

St. Croix Goes Back to Its Farm Roots to Appeal to Vacationing Foodies

St. Thomas may be the U.S. Virgin Islands’ swinging commercial hub and St. John its parkland jewel, but St. Croix, the largest island, is the earthy big mama—and it’s having a…

Mexico Resort Now Selling a $25,000 Taco

For those of you who find the idea of paying $10 for a taco beyond the pale, prepare to be about 2,500 times more outraged.The Grand Velas Los Cabos resort in Mexico has created a…

Rock Climbing Cliffs Closed at Zion National Park, U.S. Airports with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports, resorts, and national parks.* U.S. AIRPORTS WITH BEST AND WORST ON-TIME PERFORMANCE (Condé Nast Traveler)The…

New Orleans' St. Claude Avenue Is the Next Big Thing in Great Food

It seems so long ago now, but there was a time in recent history when the Bywater, that sliver of New Orleans' Ninth Ward just east of the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, was considered…

The West Coast's Best Chinatown is in Canada—Eat Your Way Through it For Just a Few Bucks

Time and again I've visited Vancouver, only to be pointed (over and over again) down the same, well-trodden path to the same dim sum restaurants, even by people who eat there quite…

A 24-Hour Food Tour of Valencia

Ancient city gates. A gorgeous cathedral. Vibrant street life. All are fundamental to Valencia’s charms. But its authentic reputation also lies in the scope and richness of its…

10 Tourist-Friendly Businesses Open 275 Years Or Longer

While it can be comforting to grab a pumpkin spice latte a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, there are richer travel experiences to be had if you opt for authenticity, and few…

Best of Sicily: 18 Favorite Moments

The Mediterranean's largest island is a cradle of civilization. Shaped by its past and the earth-moving volcano Mt. Etna, Sicily has an on-the-brink feel. Since the beginning of human…

British Columbia: Best Asian Food in North America

If you've ever flown to Vancouver, you've been to Richmond, home of the Vancouver International Airport. But Richmond is much more than just a suburb of Vancouver and a transportation…

The Best Eats in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna, the birthplace of tortellini, balsamic vinegar, and Parmigiano Reggiano is widely considered the best region of Italy when it comes to cuisine. Bordered by the Po…

New UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hotels for Millennials, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* 21 NEW UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES ANNOUNCED (CNN). The UNESCO World Heritage Committee added 21 sites to its World Heritage List…

Singapore Getting a Michelin Guide

Singapore—undoubtedly one of the world's great food capitals—is getting its own Michelin Guide, making it the first Southeast Asian country to be singled out by the gold-standard…

Snacks Are Back On United Airlines

Well here's some news that may put a smile on your face (just as it's moving your belt buckle an inch more towards your hips). United Airlines has announced that it will be bringing…

Emirates Airlines Will Fly the Longest Route on the Planet: Tips on Surviving 17.5 Hours in a Plane

17.5 hours. That’s the length of the new longest flight on the planet, which will soon be offered by Emirates Airlines between Dubai and Panama City. Convenient? Certainly.…

"Mangia! Mangia!" May Soon No Longer Be Italy's Unofficial Slogan. The Changing Face of Italian Cuisine

The Italians are eating very differently today. And so, too, will the visitor when he heads to “The Boot”.That was the surprising revelation when I discussed Italian cuisine…

Brooklyn's New, Ultra-Gourmet Dining Scene: Pauline Frommer Reviews Three Hot Spots

The dish felt like a dare. “Fried pigs blood with [unpronounceable Scandinavian] berry,” the waiter said placing a small slab of wood with a fried ball in front of me. And then he…

6 Ways to Learn a Foreign Language Fast

Being able to communicate with locals can significantly enrich your experience abroad. Not only are you less likely to get ripped off, but picking up a few local phrases can also…

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Colorado Condo

May Tong reserves a condo in Winter Park, Colo., but calls off her vacation about a month before her arrival. The cancellation policy seems to allow for a refund, under certain…