All 30 Marriott Brands, Ranked From Worst to First - Far & Wide
With 30 brands in over 130 countries and literally thousands of hotels, Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the entire world. Its brands include everything from mid-range accommodations like Marriott Hotels to the ultra-luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts.
50 Cool and Unusual Animals to See Before You Die - Far & Wide
Dec 15, 2024 · Finding a stick insect requires careful observation; as the name makes very clear, it resembles a stick. This, combined with an ability to stay perfectly still for long stretches of time, provides the stick insect with “one of the most efficient natural camouflages on Earth,” as “National Geographic” aptly puts it.. There are many varieties of stick insects.
World's Most Popular Cuisines, Ranked by Deliciousness - Far
Dec 5, 2024 · No. of tags: 310,000 Like many Caribbean islands, Dominican cuisine comes from Taino, African and Hispanic heritages. You’ll find rice and plantains in abundance as well as pork, corn, fresh tomato sauce and sofrito, a mix of herbs and spices that gives everything an extra bit of …
25 Hardest Languages to Learn, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 9, 2024 · The ability to speak multiple languages puts you steps ahead of singular speakers. Whether for gaining a deeper cultural understanding of a country or for the simple necessity of co-existing and even performing business, multilingual speakers put themselves at the forefront of new possibilities.
25 Most Naturally Beautiful States in America, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 6, 2024 · State capital: Boston Population: 6.87 million No. of national parks: 16* *These include all protected areas that are within the National Parks Service.Besides officially designated national parks, there are “monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails.”
50 Foods to Try Before You Die - Far & Wide
Influenced by Turkey’s baklava, this Greek dish uses a thin, flaky phyllo pastry. Spanakopita is a casserole pie filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions and herbs.. Often served as a side to lamb or chicken, spanakopita also goes perfectly with hummus and can be served hot or cold.
25 Strangest Old Wives' Tales Around the World - Far & Wide
Dec 6, 2024 · Where it originated: Turkey Why this old wives’ tale is strange: If someone has ever complimented your new pants only for you to spill hot coffee on them, it may be the work of the evil eye. In Turkey, people wear a blue and white amulet that looks like an eye itself to guard against the effects of the so-called evil eye.
30 Best Travel Destinations in the World, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 10, 2024 · Where to stay: Cyan Soho Neuquen Hotel Hot tip: Since springtime occurs in the southern hemisphere in October and November, those months are your best bet when planning a trip. Fun fact: The largest dinosaur fossils ever unearthed were found in Argentine Patagonia. They belong to the largest-known titanosaur, believed to have weighed about 83 tons. ...
Huzzah! The Biggest Renaissance Festivals in the U.S. - Far & Wide
Dec 5, 2024 · The Carolina Renaissance Festival calls itself “the biggest party since Camelot.” (We’re guessing they mean the parties King Arthur held in between all the betrayal, war and death?) More than 500 costumed “villagers” roam around, providing great laughs and entertainment. There is even an ethereal mermaid show that kids and adults gush about.
20 Biggest Airports in the U.S., Ranked by Size - Far & Wide
Bigger (or, in the case of airports, busier) is not always better. Nor is size an indication of passenger traffic. In fact, some of the most gigantic airports in the U.S. happen to have relatively few people coming through.