Karla Cripps

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Karla Cripps

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. In recent years, no TV series has gotten viewers excited about luxury travel quite like “The White Lotus.”It’s easy to understand why. It’s got murder. Sexy scandals. Gorgeous beaches. And, perhaps most importantly, wealthy travelers behaving terribly.

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Karla Cripps

“Why is everyone carrying those guns?”This seemingly valid question was asked during an episode of season three of “The White Lotus” by Kate (Leslie Bibb), one of three women in Thailand on a girls’ trip together — but who don’t appear to actually like each other. The trio, on an excursion to a town near their resort, are alarmed to see the heavily armed but colorfully dressed crowd.

3 weeks ago | krdo.com | Karla Cripps |Kocha Olarn

By Karla Cripps and Kocha Olarn, CNNBangkok (CNN) — There are said to be more than 200 types of mangoes grown in Thailand. But when it comes to creating one of the country’s most beloved desserts, khao nieow mamuang, connoisseurs say few varieties will do. Better known to the rest of the world as mango sticky rice, it’s a deceptively simple dish.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Karla Cripps

1 hour agoQantas' First Airbus A321XLR Painted & Mostly AssembledAt the end of February, Qantas showed off new photos and video of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft is making slow but steady progress towards entering service and it appears that its airframe is fully assembled although it still lacks engines.

1 month ago | cnn.com | Karla Cripps

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. The year is 1947 and the world is continuing its long crawl out of the shadows of war. You’re excited. You’ve been in Australia for decades, made a small fortune and finally have some time to visit your relatives back in England.