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Travel news from around the world Emirates adds new UK, US and Africa flights as borders reopen Emirates is responding to a spike in travel demand across its network through the scaling up of its operations. The decision follows a recent announcements that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be added to the amber list […]

Travel news from around the world Virtuoso Travel Week Underway Virtually and Live in Las Vegas Virtuoso Travel Week has kicked off live in Las Vegas. After going virtual for the first time ever in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year is another first – a hybrid event that is successfully bringing together thousands […]

USA:   When you are traveling with your partner and feeling romantic, there is one state in the world, where you can get legally married if you say out loud three times that the person is your husband or wife.   Amazing, right?   Do you know where we need to travel to in order […]

Travel news from around the world Delta airlines increases flights to London Boosts UK connections After the easing of quarantine rules for American travellers, Delta is making it easier for trans-Atlantic families and friends to reunite in England as it ramps up service to offer nearly 30 weekly flights to London Heathrow this autumn. Customers […]

Travel news from around the world The carrier is adding flights from Paris-Orly to Berlin and Munich.  Air France is adding six routes, including four served from Paris airports, for its upcoming winter season. From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) the flag-carrier will serve Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain (TFS) from Nov. 1 2X-weekly and […]

What’s cooking? World recipes The best Cuban sandwich makers in Miami have elevated sandwich making to an art form. The larger restaurants station the sandwich maker in a prominent spot where everyone can enjoy the show. Armed with a long, thin, serrated knife, the sandwich maker expertly cuts the ham and pork, usually from a […]

What’s cooking? World recipes   A French Dip Sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made from the pan juices. American menus often describe the pan juice as “au jus (pronounced oh zhoo’).” Au jus is […]

What’s cooking? World recipes Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Did you ever wonder about the “pie” in pizza pie? This dish will make that connection clear for you. With its 1 1/2″ tall crust cradling distinct layers of cheese, sausage, and tomatoes, this is definitely a knife-and-fork pizza PIE. We like to bake this in a […]

What’s cooking? World recipes Manhattan clam chowder is most often recognized by its red color, coming from the use of tomatoes and tomato paste. The broth is much thinner than the thick New England version and while it also includes potatoes, most Manhattan-style chowders boast a variety of vegetables like carrots, celery, onion, and garlic […]

Miami: Interestingly, the city of Miami was founded by a woman—the only female founder of a major American city.   Amazing right?   In 1874, Julia Tuttle, who hailed from Cleveland, headed to Florida to visit her father, who lived in the area.   Despite the mosquito-infested swamps, she liked what she saw. After her […]

Los Angeles: Where is this beautiful cathedral? St. Vincent de Paul Church, Los Angeles, USA   A Roman Catholic parish built in the 1920s and designed by architect Albert C. Martin, Sr. Paid for by local oilman Edward J. Doheny and thus is known colloquially as “the Church of Holy Oils.”   It was dedicated […]

Travel news from around the world California is open to tourists and large events can take place again With one of the nation’s highest vaccination rates and lowest case rates, California is open to welcome visitors.  Large events (over 10,000 people outdoors or 5,000 indoors), including theme parks and large sporting events, may have some […]

Los Angeles: Do you know which famous 1990 film thrust The Beverly Wilshire hotel in LA into the limelight? Pretty Woman is one of the highest grossing romantic comedies in history, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.   In her Oscar-nominated performance, Roberts plays Vivian Ward, a Hollywood prostitute hired by Edward Lewis (Gere), a […]

Las Vegas: Where would you find this huge mural? The Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. Las Vegas has embraced downtown’s growing art culture. In February 2017, the Plaza debuted two 21-story murals by internationally known artists, Shepard Fairey and D*Face on its North Tower.   In September 2017, the artistic duo of Faile debuted […]

Las Vegas: Do you know where we can find the most expensive hotel suite in the world?   It comes with 24-hour butlers, a chauffeured car and $10k credit to use in the resort.   Amazing right?   It is the Palms Casino Resort.   It completed a two year renovation last year, rumoured (at […]

Travel news from around the world Chicago has a new hotel – The Pendry opened in 2021 Steeped in history, anchored in style. Set within the iconic 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, Pendry Chicago is a modern-day luxury hotel that pays homage to both the past and the present […]

Chicago: Where is this scary lift?   Willis Tower and the Skydeck, Chicago   Willis Tower—originally known as the Sears Tower—was the world’s tallest building for 23 years until it was unseated in 1996 by the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.   The 110-story skyscraper is still mighty impressive. The tower’s height is even […]

Latest Travel advice USA  August 1, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in the USA As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. You can see the world at a glance on our color-coded map. Note that conditions can change rapidly in a country at […]

Chicago: What famous criminal started a soup kitchen? In 1931, the Chicago Tribune proclaimed that “120,000 meals are served by Capone Free Soup Kitchen,” making Al Capone out to be a “Robin Hood”.   Many of those served by Capone said that he was doing more for the poor than the government.   The kitchen […]

New York: We all know that New York is called ‘The Big Apple’. But do you know how it got its nickname?   The nickname is linked to horse racing.    A bit more history:   The Big Apple was popularized as a name for New York City by John J. Fitz Gerald in a […]