I'll be the first to raise my hand and say I despise most of the food shows currently on television and online. That's why I got so excited when I heard about "The Perennial Plate," a weekly online documentary series, "dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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'The Perennial Plate' Partners With Intrepid Travel For Online Food Documentary Series
I'll be the first to raise my hand and say I despise most of the food shows currently on television and online. That's why I got so excited when I heard about "The Perennial Plate," a weekly online documentary series, "dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous ...China's Popular Beach Trend: The Facekini
If you're traveling to China this summer and want to fit in at the beach, you may be less than thrilled to learn the popular fashion trend will not allow you to get a tan. Dubbed the "facekini," these masks cover the person's entire face, head and neck, with holes cut ...Would You Swim In The World's Scariest Pool?
How far would you go to get a bird's-eye city view while swimming? If you're staying at the Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao, you'll get to take a dip in their glass-bottom pool, which appears to be suspended in mid-air as it partially hangs over a 24-story drop ...Macau: China's First And Last European Colony
Macau, one of only two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, features a unique blend of architecture, culture and heritage.
Walking the streets, it will become immediately clear the region makes a lot of money off gambling; however, through the ...A Unique Adventure Destination: Siberia's Altai Mountains
If you're looking for a colorful and unique adventure vacation, look no further than Siberia's Altai region. In the Turkic and Mongolic languages, the word Altai means the "Golden Mountain." Once you see the area up close, you'll understand why the name is so fitting.
...Survey Reveals World's Best Food Destinations
Does food play a role in where you decide to take your vacation? For those interested in taking a delicious trip, Hotels.com surveyed 27,000 international travelers to find out what they believed the best destinations for cuisine were.
According to news.com.au, 32% of ...Think Globally, Eat Locally At Culinary Backstreets
Budget-savvy and food-loving visitors to Istanbul have found an excellent resource in Istanbul Eats for several years, and now can find more authentic and off-the-beaten-path tips in Athens, Barcelona, and Shanghai, with Mexico City on the way. Culinary Backstreets was ...Video Of The Day: Traveler Lets People Leave Mark On His Shoes
"I've been to some beautiful places and done some awesome things, but the best part has been meeting all kinds of amazing people," said the filmmaker of the above video. He had learned the valuable lesson while living in Asia for three years, but when he took a ...
Reducing Your Slavery Footprint
Despite my awareness of sweatshops, I was shocked while flipping through the July issue of Marie Clare on a recent flight, when I came across an article entitled, "What's Your Slavery Footprint?"
According to slaveryfootprint.org, (which is backed by the U.S. State ...Welcome Home Taikonauts!
China has made another great leap forward in their space program. At 2:05 GMT today, the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft landed safely in Inner Mongolia.
The capsule contained three Chinese taikonauts (astronauts), including Major Liu Yang, China's first female taikonaut to go ...Hong Kong To Host 2012 International Dragon Boat Festival
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor will soon play host to an exciting and colorful event unlike any other. Starting on July 4 and running through July 8, the iconic Asian city will welcome more than 200 teams from around the globe as they get set to compete in the 36th annual ...Unique London Transport Option: Panda Cabs
As a cross-promotion with Chengdu, China, London is bringing "panda cabs" into the city. The campaign includes 50 cabs painted with "Go Chengdu," the official English tourism website of the Chinese city.
Home of giant pandas, Chengdu showcases their iconic animal on the ...Chinese Architects Pose As Tourists In Attempt To Steal Plans For Austrian City
It's not uncommon for different cultures to influence each other and even borrow ideas. However, China is taking this to the next level by literally transforming the industrial city of Huizhou into a replica of Hallstatt in Austria.
According to the Daily Mail, the plan, ...China Bans Foreign Travelers From Tibet
Following a series of high profile protests over the past few months China has quietly taken steps to close the borders of Tibet. The closure means that foreign travelers are once again banned from entering the Buddhist country just as the busiest travel period of the year ...Video: Inside A Traditional Village In China
China is a fascinating place to visit. While we're always hearing about the country's booming cities, there are still plenty of traditional rural villages like the one shown in this video.
The traveler, who sounds Canadian, takes us on a tour through a thousand-year-old ...
Photo Of The Day: Tibetan Travelers
One of the travel world's more annoying debates is backpacker vs. rolling suitcase. Those with backpacks scoff at travelers wheeling suitcases along cobblestones, while the roll-aboard lovers might want to avoid the connotation that "backpacker" implies. Even backpackers ...How To Have Good Luck Around The World
Do you carry a lucky penny or have a rabbit's foot attached to your key chain? For some new ideas on how to keep your luck running high, here are good luck rituals from around the world.
Bury A Llama Fetus In Bolivia
Walking around the Witches' Market in La Paz, ...New Bike Club In China Allows You To Cycle On The Roof
While rooftop lounges, bars and pools are common, have you ever heard of a rooftop bike club? Holland-based NL Architects is bringing Dutch bike culture to southern China with a new concept in cycling.
The rooftop velodrome is actually part of a resort in Sanya in the ...Japanese Woman Becomes Oldest To Summit Everest
A 73-year-old Japanese woman by the name of Tamae Watanabe extended her record as the oldest female to climb Mt. Everest when she reached the summit for a second time this past weekend. Watanabe first climbed the world's tallest mountain a decade ago and that previous record ...In Search Of Harmony In Hong Kong
World traveler and television personality Richard Bangs has a knack for finding adventure wherever he goes. His award winning program "Adventures with a Purpose" routinely sends him to the far corners of the planet where he immerses himself in the history and culture of the ...
