by Bonnie CatonIf you’re going to Hong Kong anytime soon, don’t miss your chance to sit on the throne of the most expensive and lavish bathroom in the world. All of the everyday bathroom fixtures -- toilets, sinks, mirror frames, toilet paper holders, wall tiles, toilet brushes, tissue boxes -- are made of 24 carat, solid gold. … [Read more...] about The Golden Plunger — Toilet of the Year
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Fried Underpants and Other Treats at a Farm Stay in Switzerland
by Ann Lombardi After an exhausting tour through Europe, I couldn’t wait to reach Switzerland, the perfect refuge for my travel-weary bones. My return flight home from Zurich was two weeks away, and visions of tranquil pastures, alpine lakes, and creamy chocolates danced in my head. … [Read more...] about Fried Underpants and Other Treats at a Farm Stay in Switzerland
In Vietnam, You Honk, Well, Because You Can…
by Stan Sinberg Unless you’re someone like a Bono who gets to traipse around the world and speak before the United Nations on issues of global importance, you don’t often get the opportunity to dramatically affect the quality-of-life of a country you visit. Recently I had that chance, and I…I… … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, You Honk, Well, Because You Can…
Out of Your Mind? Try an Ayurvedic Massage
by Bob SamborskiMummified with heavy soft towels from neck to toe, I realized I was staring vacantly at the thatched roof above. Was the ceiling fan rotating, or was it me? … [Read more...] about Out of Your Mind? Try an Ayurvedic Massage