Food and Drink

An Eater’s Guide to New Orleans

Thorough, highly opinionated dining guidance for visitors to the Crescent City

Racks, Tenya now serve bites before flights

TRAVEL days can be so stressful, thankfully, you have one less thing to worry about — what to eat on the day of your flight. Head to the Food Hall of NAIA Terminal 3, where Racks and Tenya have recently opened and order their signature staples. If you are in the mood for classic American fare, family-style ribs with all the trimmings, then head over to Racks. It's the perfect place to have one more bonding moment with your loved ones before...

Weird foods pioneers ate in the Old West

Early pioneers venturing West undertook long, arduous journeys. Life on the wagon trail wasn't easy, and food played a big role in both nourishing settlers and boosting their morale. Some of the food staples available back home could not be taken on the journey, and many ingredients weren't available in the wilderness of the West, but these men and women were extremely creative and highly adaptable. Pioneers created new recipes tailored to their resources using local ingredients. In this gallery, you'll get a glimpse of what their diets looked like. Curious? Click on and find out what pioneers ate in the Old West.

Woman files complaint against French zoo over wolf attack

A woman seriously injured by wolves at the weekend while jogging in a safari park outside Paris has filed a criminal complaint against the attraction, her lawyer told AFP Thursday. She set out for a jog on Sunday morning ahead of their planned departure -- insisting that a park ranger had told her there was no danger as the animals were kept in enclosures.

Marilyn Monroe’s former LA home declared historic cultural monument, stopping demolition

The former home of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was declared a historic cultural monument Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council, preventing it from being torn down by its current owners.

Caap issues notices as caution for flights scheduled on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Thursday issued two Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). The notices were prompted the “special operations” involving the “aerospace flight activities conducted by China.” Caap did not give details. A NOTAM provides information about changes or hazards like unburned debris that can affect flight operations. READ: Illegal drones can’t be flown within NAIA’s 10-km radius, says...

I doubled my salary by becoming a travel nurse. You can't just wait around for a raise — you need to take bold actions.

Louie Chan switched to travel nursing and doubled her salary, grew her career, and renewed her passion for the job.

Seventeen named UNESCO’s first goodwill ambassadors for youth

K-pop megastars Seventeen are honored to be named UNESCO goodwill ambassadors on Wednesday, June 26. “We are humbled and overwhelmed to stand before you for the first time as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassadors for youth,” said Seventeen member Joshua Hong at the Paris headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. “It is a great honor to be representing today’s young people which is a priority group for UNESCO,” he said,...

Pretty UK village frozen in time where almost everything is owned just by one man

A charming, timeless village in the Sussex country, Firle is home to a manor house where the family who own almost all of the village still lives to this day.

Introducing Gothenburg, Europe's greenest city

Often associated first with IKEA and ABBA, Sweden has spent a long time in the shadow of its southern European counterparts. But as the world becomes increasingly concerned with global warming and protecting the environment, the Scandinavian country is garnering more and more attention for its sustainbility efforts. And it's not all about Greta Thunberg either. There seems to be a consensus throughout the country that the time has come to stop ignoring climate change and make real changes. Check out this gallery to learn all about Gothenburg, the Swedish city that has been declared the greenest in Europe.

Dog found eight miles from where she went missing

Honey's owners abandoned a holiday abroad to join the search.

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Share Romantic Kiss During Sunset Vacation Boat Ride

The couple watched the sunset during their trip on images shared by Brittany on Wednesday, June 26

3 Bodies Found in Crater on Mount Fuji After Missing Climber Sent Photos from Summit to Family

Separately, 38-year-old Keita Kurakami, a rock climbing ambassador for Patagonia Inc., was found unconscious and pronounced dead at a local hospital

LOOK: Burial jar lid repatriated to Philippines from Iowa, USA

MANILA, Philippines — A burial jar lid from Iowa, United States of America was repatriated to the Philippines earlier this month, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) said. According to the NMP’s Facebook post on Wednesday, the burial lid, which was returned to the country last June 7, was from Brooke’s Point in Palawan, where it was acquired by American donor Donald Thomas in the 1960s. READ: DBM OKs creation of 89 plantilla positions...

TfL data reveals Off-Peak Fridays had 'negligible' impact on journeys

The TfL scheme between March 8 and May 31 reduced travel costs for passengers using contactless and Oyster cards in the Greater London area on Fridays.

Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default

MALE, Maldives —International credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives Wednesday and warned that South Asia’s tourist paradise could be headed for a sovereign default on its foreign loans. The downgrade came six weeks after the IMF warned the Maldives against a looming “debt distress”, as the small but strategically placed luxury tourist destination looks set to borrow more from its main creditor China. Fitch bumped the archipelago...

12 essential summer items to make the hot season more comfortable

Make the most of the summer by enjoying all of the outdoor activities it has to offer. Bring these items to make the most of it.

‘The One in Vegas:' Warner Bros. Unveils New ‘Friends' Interactive Experience on the Strip

Friends has been off the air for more than 20 years, but fans of the hit Warner Bros. series can now relive all their favorite memories, moments and episodes with a new Friends-themed interactive attraction in Las Vegas. The MGM Grand will be the West Coast flagship location of The FRIENDS Experience, the popular immersive […]

Dedicated businessman lays on train carriage floor to catch up on work

Hannah Kulmatycki had boarded the LNER service at Edinburgh Waverley station at 9.30am to make the four-and-a-half-hour journey to London King's Cross on Friday, June 21.

Poland to press ahead with multibillion euro airport

Warsaw, Poland — Poland will press ahead with the construction of a multibillion-euro airport project, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, following years of delays. The long-awaited airport project, to be built in the center of the country between the capital Warsaw and Lodz, “will be the most modern in Europe,” Tusk said. According to the Polish leader, Baranow Airport is expected to cost around 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion) while...

Philippines travel industry heading toward record high P5.4 trillion

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine travel industry is heading toward an all-time high value of P5.4 trillion this year, propelled by efforts to boost tourism in the provinces and upgrade aviation infrastructure. Based on forecast by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the country will grow its travel and tourism to new highs in 2024, particularly on economic contribution, job generation and visitor spending. WTTC projects travel’s...

Boeing aims to lift MAX quality control at Renton factory

At its plane factory near Seattle, Boeing has increased employee training, appointed mentors for new recruits, brought back retirees as coaches and stepped up tracking of performance metrics. - Post-pandemic training blitz - Since January, some 150 Boeing employees have been assigned to Spirit's Wichita operation, a major increase from before, said Katie Ringgold, vice president and general manager for the 737 program.

Park life! Take a walk through some of the most impressive green spaces in the world

Stunning landscapes embroidered with exotic flora and a variety of wildlife, these green spaces attract nature lovers and those wishing to relax in serene surroundings. But where are some of the best parks located? Take a trip across this gallery to find out.

Golfer flies across the country to play Whistling Straits, gets cheated by brutal fog

Golf is always a risk. A risk to your sanity, a risk to your self-confidence, a risk to your ability to stay friends with your playing partners. It’s also a risk in terms of trying out new courses. Maybe you’ll have the round of your life or maybe, like this unfortunate golfer, you’ll hit the ball into a foggy abyss hoping that you were aiming in t...

Tourism has to have controls

I AM for the proposed car/vehicle congestion fee that Baguio City is proposing to curb the influx of vehicles into the city that has gone beyond capacity for both vehicles and the people they bring in. There will be a hue and cry, but it must be done, and it must be effective. In fact, Baguio City has to redo its downtown area traffic rules by curbing the proliferation of vehicles which bring about traffic snafus, air pollution and the greedy...

I sat in the front and back of economy for a round-trip, long-haul flight. I'm still partial to the back.

Business Insider's author sat at the front and back of economy class on recent 10-hour flights. Ultimately, she still prefers the back.

The countries with the most expensive property prices

In this gallery, we take a look at the absolutely staggering prices of property in different countries around the world. There are many ways one could evaluate this, and we've decided to look at it from a price per square meter (around 10.7 square feet) point of view. Some of the results are absolutely jaw-dropping! Join us as we take a trip around the world, but be warned: some of these prices may make you fall out of your seat! All amounts in USD.

What Does 'Raw-Dogging' a Flight Mean? All About the Viral Travel Trend

Plane passengers are boasting about going without any form of entertainment in the air

The oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

There are many ancient cities, but not all of them have been continuously inhabited ever since the first settlements. Several cities, however, have been populated for millennia, and it seems like they're not going anywhere anytime soon. Most of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but some are sadly at risk of disappearing. In this gallery, we bring you some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Click on to learn all about them.

Mom kicked off United flight for 'misgendering' employee speaks out

Jenna Longoria claims she was booted from a flight from San Francisco to Austin on Wednesday after she 'accidentally' referred to a female-identifying flight attendant as a man.

Monaco is the world's most expensive place to rent. A monthly budget of $30K will get you a 1,200-square-foot apartment.

Monaco is the world's most expensive residential rental market, according to Knight Frank, far surpassing Hong Kong, London, New York, and Singapore.

UN Tourism chief urges Cebu to build a ‘gastronomy center’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Historic Cebu should leave a legacy in the world’s gastronomy scene. This is what the top official of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourisn) urged stakeholders to consider as the island province made history once again by being the venue of the inaugural forum on promoting gastronomy tourism. On Wednesday, June 26, the UNTO and the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the first UN Tourism Regional Forum on...

Shaun White Reveals the First Place He'll Take Girlfriend Nina Dobrev After She's Recovered From Bike Accident (Exclusive)

The Olympic gold medalist opened up about his upcoming travel plans while chatting with PEOPLE about his partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority

Historic battlefields you can visit

Battlefields serve as a permanent reminder of some of history's bloodiest military engagements. The bucolic landscapes we see today were once stained with the blood of hundreds, sometimes thousands, felled in the throes of mortal combat. Preserved for posterity, these conflict locations remain hallowed turf, historical landmarks of past campaigns and encounters, many of which influenced the outcome of world wars. Click through and tread the fields of history's bloodiest battles.

Glastonbury: Dragonfly replaces spider on iconic Arcadia stage

The iconic Arcadia stage at Glastonbury now takes the form of a dragonfly instead of a spider.

Jay Slater missing: Everything we know about two 'mystery men' he left festival with

Former detective Mark Williams-Thomas has described the two men Jay Slater was last with at the Airbnb property as 'key witnesses' in the disappearance of the teenager

Fresh talks under way between Aer Lingus and pilots’ union in bid to end dispute

Fresh talks under way between Aer Lingus and pilots’ union in bid to end dispute - Dozens of flights have been cancelled since pilots began a work-to-rule on Wednesday in their bid for an improved pay offer.

Frasco’s gastronomy dream

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is determined to put the Philippines on the global gastronomy destination map following her joint effort with the United Nations Tourism this week in hosting the First Regional Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific Forum in her home province of Cebu, with almost 600 delegates attending from 43 countries including member countries from as far away as Afghanistan, Argentina, Cameroon, Chile, Fiji,...

Multi-million pound cinema to open in town centre

Vue says it will create 50 jobs when it opens the new venue in Basildon town centre.

Genome study deepens mystery of what doomed Earth's last mammoths

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - About 4,000 years ago, the last of Earth's woolly mammoths died out on a lonely Arctic Ocean island off the coast of Siberia, a melancholy end to one of the world's charismatic Ice Age animals. But what doomed this last mammoth population on Wrangel Island? A new genomic analysis deepens the mystery. The study offers the fullest account to date of the inbreeding,

Discover America's top fishing spots

Fishing is one of America's favorite pastimes. Besides promoting relaxation, fishing also strengthens family bonds and helps families connect with nature. In a country as big and vast as the US, it's no wonder fishing holds a special place in the hearts of many citizens. This list, inspired by Time Out, highlights America's best locations to catch 'em all! Check out this gallery to see America's best fishing spots.

The house of god that's been dubbed 'Britain's most haunted home'

Famed for its numerous, mysterious ghostly sightings, this home near Colchester is reputedly one of the most haunted spots in England and if the reports are true, for good reason

Bus service changes leave passengers concerned

Arriva is to withdraw two bus routes and revise 19 others in County Durham, Darlington and Wearside.

The most beautiful castles in Germany

Qantas and Jetstar announce flights to a new international route

Qantas and its low-cost stablemate Jetstar have added another route to the Pacific Islands just months after a rival airline collapsed.

Glastonbury's 'mind-blowing' dragonfly unveiled

The incendiary insect replaces the fire-belching spider, which was a much-loved fixture for years.

Unbelievable discoveries in the most bizarre places

Many fascinating discoveries have been made over the years in the realms of science, archaeology, and zoology, but some were more confounding than others, especially when they turned up in unexpected places. Explore this gallery and uncover some truly bizarre objects discovered in the most improbable of locations.

Rainbow Family is ordered to leave San Francisco forest or risk jail

The National Forest System ordered the more than 500 members of the Rainbow Family of Living Light to pack up their bags on Wednesday or face up to $5,000 in fines or up to six months in jail.

The most tragic airplane crashes in US history

Did you know that the worst crashes in American history (aside from terrorist attacks) happened, for the most part, over 20 years ago? Read on to learn more about the worst airplane crashes in the United States.

Coconut Grove’s The Key Club is the Latest Miami Restaurant Closure

The latest in a string of high profile closings