Top 10 Yoga Retreats Worldwide
Whether you're a yoga rookie or an instructor, whether you practice Hatha, Raja, Karma, Jnana, Mantra or Bhakti yoga, you can still achieve enlightenment at GAYOT's Top 10 Yoga Retreats Worldwide.
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A social kind of clean: Flickr photo of the day
In India, people wash themselves where and how they can. For many in big cities like Delhi and Kolkata, this means street bathing with buckets—an economical if not very private method. Men and boys often bathe in groups, sharing buckets and the cups used for pouring water. Anne Bell, an American…
CompassJennifer Lopez: "I Lost 83% Of Belly Fat"
Cut down your stomach flab with this 1 weird tip. J-Io did it and lost 23Lbs!
AdChoices Health TodaySponsoredBest new bars in the U.S. mix drinks with bowling, disco and more
The masterminds behind some of America’s best bars have been busy. Outstanding new places to party have popped up all across the country, including a fun and friendly Tiki spot in Louisville, and a coastal Spanish tapas bar in the East Village of New York City. We can’t get enough of Portland’s new…
CompassJan. 3, 1823: Mexico grants Stephen F. Austin permission for Texas settlement
Stephen F. Austin, a Texas founder so important that the state capital is named for him, didn’t start off wanting to found a settlement. That was his father’s dream. But when Moses Austin died before taking his followers to the promised land, his son honored his wishes and led a group of immigrants…
Compass10 After-School Snacks Around the World
If there is one thing that kids around the world have in common, it’s that rumbling stomach elicited by the sound of the school bell ringing loudly in the afternoon.
The Daily MealAffordable Escapes to Kick Off 2014
Start off the year with a family escape that won't break the bank.
MinitimeBurst giant yellow duck back on show in Taiwan
A giant yellow inflatable duck which exploded on New Year's Eve returned to a Taiwan port on Friday after it was repaired and cleaned, organisers said. Hundreds turned out in Keelung on the north of the island to welcome back the 18-metre-tall (59-feet) duck following two days of maintenance after…
AFP Relax NewsShe's still afloat (sort of): Flickr photo of the day
The retired ocean liner RMS Queen Mary — at right in this New Year's Eve photo — spends its days and nights at Long Beach, Calif. But its past is as colorful as the lights that shine around it here. Built in Scotland and launched in 1934, it was the most lavish cruise vessel of [...]
CompassJan. 2, 1974: National 55 mph speed limit is signed into law
The national 55 mph speed limit was signed into law by President Nixon on Jan. 2, 1974. In an effort to improve driving efficiency, the move was in response to a dispute with OPEC (The Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries) that had led to an oil embargo on the US. States were required to…
CompassFrom Rio to Riga: top destinations in 2014
Brazil, Russia and Latvia are among the destinations that will be in the spotlight this year, according to the hotel reservation website Hotels.com. International travel is on the rise, according to the World Tourism Organization, which observed a 5% increase in the number of international…
AFP Relax NewsBaby Food Around the World
There has been much debate over what should be a child’s first solid meal. Fresh fruits and vegetables? Finely chopped well-cooked meats? Homemade purées and porridges?
The Daily MealLondon gets a taste of 2014 with flavoured snow
Thousands of revellers got to taste the New Year celebrations in London when edible peach snow and strawberry mist descended on partygoers watching the midnight pyrotechnics. Around 50,000 people took part in what was dubbed the "world's first multi-sensory fireworks display", poking their tongues…
AFP Relax NewsAmerica's first marijuana stores open in Colorado
Marijuana users celebrated Wednesday as Colorado became the first US state to allow retail cannabis sales, putting it in the vanguard of efforts across the country to legalize the drug. Washington state on the Pacific Coast will follow Colorado several months from now, when it also allows stores…
AFP Relax News5 Tremendous January Getaways
Need to decompress from the holiday hullabaloo? These five destinations make for a wonderful January escape.
MinitimeCredit Cards Are Now Offering 0% APR Through 2015
Consumers can now get rid of high interest rates and get 0% APR for 18 months. Compare these leading 2013 credit card offers and find your best offer.
AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredDubai 2014 firework display breaks world record: Guinness
Dubai shattered the world record for the largest ever pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve with a show involving more than half a million fireworks, Guinness World Records said Wednesday. "Ten months in planning, over 500,000 fireworks were used during the display which lasted around six minutes,…
AFP Relax NewsCelebrating the season: Flickr photo of the day
If you wander Moscow’s streets between Christmas and New Year’s, you may come upon a shop like this one, still selling decorations and party favors. In most of the world, the season’s biggest holiday is long over and the winter holidays are wrapping up. But in Russia, New Year celebrations are much…
CompassDec. 31, 1999: U.S. gives Panama control of Panama Canal for the first time
On Dec. 31, 1999, 85 years after after ships first began passing through the Panama Canal's famous locks, the United States turned control of the canal over to Panama for the first time. The 50-mile canal, which links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, now accommodates about 14,000 ships each year…
CompassTop 10 Places for Haggis in the U.K.
One of the best parts of traveling is sampling the local food and drink. What better way to get to know a culture and new destination than through their food?
The Daily MealUnhealthiest and Healthiest Free Airline Snacks
It’s harder and harder to find free in-flight amenities like hot meals,
The Daily MealEuropa-Park announces record visitor numbers in 2013
Opened in 1975, the theme park is currently the second largest in Europe after the far more popular Disneyland Paris, which was visited by 15 million people last year. Europa-Park, which includes around 50 rides and attractions in themed areas named for European countries, is located in the German…
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