It was a beautifully balmy Sunday morning in Düsseldorf, Germany’s worldly city famed for its fashion and art. I’d been there for a week by then and given in to the temptation of stopping at the tranquil Hofgarten Park each time I passed by. This time it was after a hearty French breakfast of buttery croissants and scrambled eggs with potatoes – a first for me. I could tell now why Germans love potatoes or kartoffel as they’re called here. At the tranquil Hofgarten Park birds happily sun themselves right in the heart of the city ( Shutterstock ) Now my Google search told me that the Heinemann Konditorei Confiserie is not only one of the oldest confectionaries in town but one that’s sure to lure even those on the strictest of diets. Severely guilty of a sweet tooth, I couldn’t help but pack generous slices of the famed black forest cake and a baked lemon cheesecake from the patisserie perched on the ground … [Read more...] about Travel with Brunch: The German interlude
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Amer Heritage Trail, Spa holidays & hiking: Take a taste of a million local flavours of India
Discover food markets, textile bazaars, photography routes, wildlife hotspots and wellness vacations in India. India’s fabulous destinations with its cultural diversity has given reason enough for travellers to indulge in the local flavours. Travelling to pursue your interest in another curated way to explore with delight. Read along... Saputara Monsoon Festival Where: Saputara, Gujarat Theme: Activities around Lake area and cultural delights with nature-centric sessions Saputara is nestled in the picturesque Dang District and the densely wooded hills of the Sahayadris. It’s a part of Gujarat’s only mountainous region and has emerged as one of the state’s major tourist destinations. The annual festival of Saputara Monsoon Festival is currently ongoing and shall conclude on September 9, 2019. There is much that can be explored during this festival. Voluntary trekking in forest on trekking route developed by forest department with trained guide is being … [Read more...] about Amer Heritage Trail, Spa holidays & hiking: Take a taste of a million local flavours of India
No single e-cigarette brand responsible for vaping-related lung diseases: CDC report
Video PlayerClose CHICAGO, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- It is not likely that a single e-cigarette brand caused the national outbreak of vaping-related lung diseases reported across the United States, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Friday. Dank Vapes were the most commonly reported THC-containing product used by patients nationwide, although there are regional differences, the CDC said in the report. However, rather than a licensed product coming from one business, Dank is a class of largely counterfeit THC-containing products of unknown origin. CDC recommends that people should avoid vaping any products that contain THC, "particularly from informal sources like friends, family, or in-person or online dealers." Vitamin E acetate, a thickening agent used in some vaping products, is likely to be associated with EVALI, which refers to "e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury." However, "many substances and … [Read more...] about No single e-cigarette brand responsible for vaping-related lung diseases: CDC report