The India wedding feast tradition known as Puyyappla Perukkal is one of the most extraordinary culinary and cultural customs in the world — a 700-year-old practice from Kerala’s coastal city of Thalassery, where a groom is honored with 100 different dishes over 40 days by his new mother-in-law. This epic wedding ritual is not merely…
Irish road bowling has been played for centuries on winding country lanes, echoing the cheers of locals and competitors alike. Known as one of Ireland’s most unusual ball sports, this traditional game combines skill, endurance, and heritage in a way that no other modern sport can replicate. Each year, the tiny village of Ballincurrig in…
Japan sake train journeys are a one-of-a-kind way to explore the heart of Niigata, Japan’s sake capital. This unique experience blends train travel with sake tasting, letting passengers sip exclusive varieties while gliding through rice paddies, snowy mountains, and rugged coastlines. Niigata: The Heart of Japan’s Sake Tradition Niigata, a snowy coastal prefecture, is famed…
The Japanese landscapes that inspired Studio Ghibli are more than just beautiful backdrops — they are living, breathing places that capture the very soul of Hayao Miyazaki’s creations. As Studio Ghibli celebrates its 40th anniversary, fans around the globe are rediscovering the real-life forests, hot springs, and villages that shaped some of the most iconic…
US visa fee increase for foreign travelers is coming into effect at the end of September 2025, and millions of international visitors could be impacted. The new fee hikes, announced under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” will affect travelers from more than 40 Visa Waiver Program countries, as well as those entering by…
Newly discovered desert city in Peru is rewriting what we know about the Americas’ earliest civilisation. Archaeologists have uncovered Peñico, a 3,800-year-old settlement of the Caral civilisation, revealing temples, plazas, and evidence of a peaceful adaptation to climate crisis. The site, located on the windswept slopes of the Supe Valley, just four hours north of…
Yungay Peru Avalanche 1970 is one of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever recorded, wiping out nearly an entire town in just three minutes. The tragic event not only reshaped the landscape of northern Peru but also the lives of thousands of survivors who witnessed unimaginable destruction. Today, Yungay’s story is a blend of sorrow,…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its growth strategy in Latin America as IHG expands voco hotels in Mexico with six new hotel signings. These properties will be conversions of existing hotels and are set to open in 2027, adding a total of 848 guest rooms across six major Mexican cities. This announcement marks one…
A bizarre incident unfolded aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas when a cruise passenger jumps overboard near the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico, allegedly to avoid paying more than $16,000 in gambling debt to the cruise line. The passenger, identified as Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, now faces serious federal charges after authorities say he…
A terrifying midair incident left dozens injured when a Delta flight severe turbulence episode caused passengers, crew members, and beverage carts to be thrown violently around the cabin in late July. Federal investigators have released a preliminary report shedding light on the cause of the incident, which occurred on Delta Air Lines Flight 50 en…
