Tequila has developed a reputation as the quintessential party spirit (though Jäger certainly had its moment), but in Mexico the standard way to enjoy the distilled nectar of the blue agave plant is by sipping and savoring rather than gulping down shots. For the sake of health and safety, U.S. travelers might want to give…
So far this year, several countries in South America—including tourism heavy hitters like Colombia and Peru—have reported cases of yellow fever, a potentially deadly virus that's spread by mosquitoes. Parts of Africa and the Caribbean have also been affected. The situation prompted the British government's Department of Health to issue an updated advisory last week…
If the idea of drinking civet cat coffee, which is made from feces from the Asian palm civet, is a turn-off, there may be yet another reason to rethink the drink. This week, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a warning aimed at tourists in Bali after an investigator showed undercover footage…