PERK UP WITH BLACK IVORY BLEND—$1,100 PER KILO
For those who like their coffee with a strong nose Thailand could be the ideal destination, after a blend made from elephant dung was put on sale by an upmarket hotel chain. The Black Ivory blend, made from coffee beans digested and excreted by Thai elephants, is billed as producing a particularly smooth cup. But it is not cheap, with Anantara Hotels saying the “naturally refined” coffee costs a staggering $1,100 per kilo, making it one of the most expensive blends in the world. “Research indicates that during digestion, the enzymes of the elephant break down coffee protein,” the Thai-based hotel group, which is selling the pungent brew at around […]
TOP CITIES FOR 2013, SAYS LONELY PLANET
The Loney Planet’s Top 10 Cities for 2013, plucked from its Best in Travel 2013 guide, elects San Francisco to top spot, with Amsterdam, Hyderabad, Derry and Beijing close behind. San Francisco came top as a result of its cultural mix, Amsterdam is to celebrate anniversaries for its canal, for Van Gogh, and for the Van Gogh museum, while a renewed Hyderabad represents both value for money and novelty for travelers. Already named the UK’s City of Culture for 2013, Derry (aka Londonderry) is placed fourth, while Chinese capital Beijing is recognized for its increasing cultural and artistic importance. Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities 2013 1. San Francisco, USA 2. […]