It may seem unlikely that a family of butchers wound up being pioneers in vegetarian cuisine in a city that’s internationally known for its Wiener schnitzel, but that’s the story of the Wrenkhs. From the newly remodelled studio for cooking classes at Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School, Karl Wrenkh...
All are welcome to join Muay Thai classes at Anantara Chiang Mai Natthanicha Suparat has been fighting for women’s rights in a non-mainstream manner. The world Muay Thai champion is eager to share her in-ring skills in her martial art with both Thais and foreign tourists who venture to northern...
New Zealand gears up for the rebound Photo by Lukasz Larsson Warzecha At 11:59 p.m. on May 1, New Zealand will reopen to international travellers — including Canadians — without needing to self-isolate on arrival for the first time since 2020. Although visitors will be required to provide...
Health and wellness abound in India IAN STALKER Those promoting Indian tourism say Canadians can return from the Asian nation in better shape than they were when they arrived. Apoorva Srivastava, India’s consul-general in Toronto, told a recent Toronto gathering that India is involved in the medical...
Bogota’s street art scene takes off IAN STALKER Does Bogota graffiti constitute urban blight or an alluring sight? Well, a growing number of Bogota residents — including some elected officials — are increasingly adopting the latter stance, with many now becoming tolerant of what they...
Coffee is part of Colombian culture IAN STALKER Some Colombian coffee enthusiasts might wear their hearts on their sleeves when expressing appreciation for a beverage that is hugely popular in the country. And Julian Jaramillo in turn frequently and literally wears his liking of coffee under his sleeve....
New documentary asks consumers to drive positive changes in tourism industry ANN RUPPENSTEIN Before the pandemic, G Adventures’ founder Bruce Poon Tip strongly believes the tourism industry was not in a good place — prioritizing capacity and amenities instead of experiences. “We’re...
Utah boasts it has the best snow for skiers IAN STALKER Should Park City, Utah’s High West Distillery rename its primary product whi-ski instead of the traditional whisky? Well, such a change might be fitting, given the distillery is found virtually at the base of the Quit’n Time ski slope,...
Checking in: the latest hotel and resort news Main photos courtesy of Wymara Turks & Caicos ANN RUPPENSTEIN An overview of the latest in hotel and resort news in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and North America. Wymara Turks & Caicos Following a renovation and the first phase of luxury...
Surfing is one of many popular activities in Santa Monica IAN STALKER Todd Mitsuhata says the Los Angeles-area oceanfront destination of Santa Monica is a fun, fun, fun sort of place for those eager to rekindle memories of 1960s southern California beach culture underscored by the likes of The Beach...
