'Dr. Beach' names the top 10 US beaches for 2022

A wild expanse on North Carolina's Outer Banks has earned the top spot on an annual list of America's best beaches.

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'Firewater' for dessert? Chinese spirit brand Moutai creates baijiu-infused ice cream

Moutai, a clear and potent spirit famed its incredibly strong taste, is known for being the drink-of-choice amongst many Chinese politicians and businesspeople looking to impress their colleagues.

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How airline ticket scalpers took over the Chinese travel market

When I made up my mind to travel outside of Hong Kong in early March, the city's daily Covid-19 case count had just passed 50,000, with the highest fatality rate in the world.

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See the dish that inspired Julia Child to start cooking

When legendary chef Julia Child tried sole meunière, it changed her life. "It was my first French food and I never got over it," Child recalled in archival footage in the new documentary "Julia" that premieres Monday, May 30, at 8 p.m. ET.

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Elizabeth line: Huge new underground railway opens deep beneath London

A huge new subterranean railway whisked fare-paying passengers deep beneath the streets of London for the first time on Tuesday as the UK capital opened a $25 billion new metro line that will transform travel across the city.

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How American-style cheesecake was born in ancient Rome

Toga-clad Romans loved snacking on cheesecake made from goat milk and honey. Their recipes evolved over time and distance to become American cheesecake, which is now a big hit back in Italy.

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World's fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests

The race to resume supersonic passenger flights decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet.

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'The Love Boat': How a TV show transformed the cruise industry

In three decades from the 1970s, cruise passengers increased exponentially. According to industry insiders, that leap in numbers was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme tune. "Come aboard, we're expecting you."

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Makgeolli: How Korean rice wine is stepping out of soju's shadow

A new generation of Korean entrepreneurs are taking makgeolli, a sweet and milky Korean rice wine, global.

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From alternative fuels to rationing trips: A guide to more sustainable flying

As pandemic-related restrictions start to lift, and we emerge from the lockdown shadows, one thing is returning to the minds and spending of many people: travel.

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