She left Vegas to live on a ‘Blue Zone’ island where people live past 100 years old

Key Points:

• Debra Coltune, a food critic from Las Vegas, relocated with her family to the small Italian island of San Pietro after judging a local tuna festival, embracing the island's plant-centered diet and slower pace of life.
• Two new hiking trails have opened for outdoor enthusiasts: Kyrgyzstan’s 70-mile Ak-Suu Transverse trail, now accessible via a nomadic tent network, and the 120-mile Peaks of the Balkans trail through Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo.
• France’s record summer heatwaves have led to earlier grape harvests in Champagne, resulting in sweeter, higher-alcohol wines and forced regulators to relax rules; meanwhile, drought conditions have impacted the flavor and quality of French cheeses due to changes in cows’ diets.
• Chef David Chang offers insights on what factors to consider when choosing a restaurant, including the clientele, menu, and recommendations.
• Additional stories include a woman’s challenging cave adventure after a serious diagnosis, the opening of the Museum of Disgusting Food in Hong Kong, and various unique travel and cultural experiences.