Paris in the springtime is usually considered a lovely little jaunt. However, in recent days concerns have been raised about the escalation of strikes and protests in response to France’s proposed pension reforms. On a coordinated day of action on March 23, hundreds of thousands took to the streets of the French capital, leading to
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Two-Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers (of Restaurant Story) has announced he’ll be partnering with Bang & Olufsen to launch a foodie pop-up unlike any other this April. For two weeks only, the visionary new pop-up will take over interior specialist Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion in Knightsbridge and turn it into an uber-luxe cinema and restaurant. Following welcome
Crowd of travelers wait to check-in for their flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India, on May 31, 2022. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India’s airline industry may be on a strong growth trajectory — but don’t expect India’s outbound travel to overtake China’s soon, aviation analysts say. Travel demand to and
(credit: Ambergris Cay) Ambergris Cay, a private island in Turks and Caicos, is surrounded by the azure blue- and lapis-colored waters of the Atlantic Ocean and aquamarine and turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. Following a quick 20-minute plane ride (the island can be reached both by one of the island’s private aircraft) from Providenciales,
Manchester’s music scene is thriving and there’s a diverse range of venues in the city, from intimate rooms at the back of historic pubs to huge concert halls. The Manchester Arena, near Victoria railway station in the city centre, is the UK’s biggest indoor arena and hosts some of the world’s top performers as well
“How long will inaction define us,” ponders Dr. Agnes Kalibata. The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit has joined me via Zoom to discuss the future of agriculture in Africa. I immediately pick up on her frustration with the inability of rich nations to follow through on emissions
With spring officially underway, landscapes across America have begun to burst into color with incredible blooms. Some of the most lovely scenery in the country becomes infinitely more magical as seasonal plants and flowers come to life. If you’re looking to take advantage of this unique time of year, head to one of these locations
No point looking out for the pennies on your next weekend break in Manchester, because the pounds will be disappearing before your eyes. Next month the city will become the first in the UK to impose a tourist tax on visitors. From April 1, overnight guests in city centre hotels will be charged £1 per
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, dietary fiber and other benefits. They can also be quite delicious. Nutrition experts agree that many Americans should eat more of these foods, but that can be challenging for those with a busy lifestyle. But another reason that consumers hesitate
An United Airlines seen at LaGuardia International Airport in New York. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced measures to try to avoid a repeat of disruptions at airports serving New York City and Washington D.C. this summer as it grapples with a shortage of air traffic controllers at a key facility
Scientists have unearthed more information on the origins of wine, using genomics to discover that grapevines were first domesticated simultaneously in two separate regions of the world around 11,000 years ago © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes The earliest archaeological evidence for viticulture and wine drinking was unearthed around 8,000 years ago in
Mexico City-born chef Pati Jinich, an award-winning cookbook author and television host based in Washington, D.C., talks about the longevity of her PBS show, her latest projects and what it means to be a Mexican in the U.S., and shares her pairing suggestions for tequila and Mexican cuisine. Claudia Alarcón: So, you’re starting the 12th
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world — again. The Nordic country topped the “World Happiness Report 2023,” published this week by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which measures factors such as income, mental and physical health and societal generosity. According to the report: “Finland continues to occupy the top
Tucked away in the rolling hills of picturesque Tuscany lies the astoundingly beautiful River Del Sole Resort & Spa right on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel is perched on top of a hill, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside. From the moment you walk through the door, you
Passover starts the evening of Wednesday, April 5. And the midweek holiday may call for outsourcing some cooking. New York City restaurants are on it, with modern, diverse and exciting menus incorporating Passover traditions and the option for guests to lead their own traditional seders. Though the menus aren’t strictly kosher, they’re all kosher for
Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a spring break destination, or just a reason to enjoy the warmer weather, there are plenty of great spring destinations across the country to visit. From traditional beach vacations to unique experiences in music and culture, below are five fun things to do and places to visit.Soak up
Western society’s long term strategy to deal with its staggering output of trash has been to establish infrastructure to gather, transport, and dispose of it in landfills. While that is a far better outcome than the rampant environmental contamination that continues in many parts of the world, landfill capacity is finite and the organic waste
Valtteri Heinila was working in a startup when he realized he needed a break. “I started noticing time really accelerating,” said Valtteri, 26. The days started to blur, and then so did the months, he said. He didn’t settle for a regular holiday. Instead, he traveled 15,400 kilometers (9,600 miles) along a route from Finland
Photo by Michael Reiss If Bali is the island of the gods, then surely, they reside at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. As you make your way into the valleys, rivers and rice fields that are so distinctive to Bali, you will arrive at this hidden treasure through a small country lane
What do you do when you are suddenly tasked with taking over the family farm? Locals know it as the farm with the little grass shack next to Pearlridge. Sumida Farm, a 95-year-old watercress farm on Oʻahu, that most locals toured in elementary school, is bordered by the retail stores, restaurants and parking lots of
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