It seems like everyone's going to Italy right now. So if you're going to join the crowds, you might as well show up in style. By stepping off a new and very luxurious train that hearkens back to the golden age of rail travel. Orient Express is launching La Dolce...

You Can Take This Luxe New Train Through Italy

Ahh, pizza. It’s arguably the most versatile meal in the world, catering to almost every palate and diet. Whether you prefer a red base piled high with meat and seafood, or a white base crowned with four types of cheese, there’s a pizza in Canberra to curb your cravings.

The 10 best pizza spots in Canberra

Standing in the arid Mediterranean landscape, take a whiff from the tip of a clay gooseneck bottle. Notes of geranium and thyme hit your nose first, with hints of pine underneath, and then a lingering, complex herbaceousness. To a trained nose, the smell may at first seem distinctly French, reminiscent...

Resurrecting the Scents of Ancient Cyprus

It's not difficult to see the Italian influence on parts of Croatia, especially when you consider the Dalmatia region was under control of the Venetians during the Renaissance. Croatian gems like the ever-popular Split and Dubrovnik are solidly on the mainstream tourist radar, while the islands off the west coast also continue to grow in popularity. Take, for example, Brač Island, a scenic getaway that offers one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, quaint villages, a coastline along the Adriatic Sea, wine, seafood, and pasta. If you were blindfolded until arrival, you might not even realize you've left Italy.

This Underrated Croatian Island Is Like A Dreamy Seaside Italian Getaway At A Lower Price

Washington, DC

Is it already time to start thinking about the holidays? Starbucks has not yet graced us with its Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has already revealed what’s sure to be a top holiday gift this season. Head on over to the D.C. Metro...

Shop early for the holidays with Metro’s ugly new Christmas sweater

Chateraise is well-loved among Singaporeans for its range of Japanese pastries and sweet treats – you might have seen its signature strawberry shortcake grace the table on many special occasions. This year, the brand marks not only its 70th anniversary, but also the opening of its 1000th store. And to celebrate the occasion, it is launching a free-flow dessert buffet at Chateraise Premium Yatsudoki Millenia Walk, starting today.

Chateraise launches a $20 nett dessert buffet at its Millenia Walk outlet

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

With so much to see in the French Riviera, Whitewall shares a guide to the top hotels in Saint-Tropez and Le Muy including Cheval Blanc, Château Saint-Roux, and more. Hotel Byblos encapsulates the essence of the relaxing yet dazzling energy of Saint-Tropez. First opened in 1967, the historical grounds have been host to comers and goers– including familiar faces like Brigitte Bardot and Mick Jagger– for decades.

Best Places to Stay in Saint-Tropez and Le Muy: Hotel Byblos, Château Saint-Roux, and More

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Sandocas is the newest resident at Casa da Guia in Cascais. Since its opening on May 1st, it has achieved tremendous success, to the extent that Pedro Gato, the founder, has already seen his initial investment repaid. Moreover, this sandwich innovator has received numerous investment proposals from both local and international sources to grow the enterprise.

Sandocas opened its doors just three months ago and has quickly become a sensation.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

After just a year of bringing some rather excellent parties to N15 (not to mention pretty great vegan food courtesy of Sisterwoman Vegan), Tottenham’s Moko is shutting down for good this September. The space, which is operated by the same team as Peckham's Jumbi, announced the news on Instagram....

Tottenham hi-fi bar Moko is closing after just one year

No one likes to spend unwisely, not even on vacation. And it’s equally disappointing whether you spend too much money on overpriced experiences or you spend too little and get a subpar hotel room, a bad meal (yep, they exist in Italy), or a too-cheap souvenir. So let my...

Planning a Trip to Italy: Where to Save and When to Splurge

To celebrate the opening of Sotheby’s Maison at Landmark Chater, the luxury and fine art broker has unveiled a monumental display of a prehistoric woolly mammoth in the Landmark Atrium. Measuring 3.5 metres in height, this is the first time that a mammoth skeleton of this size has ever been publicly displayed in Hong Kong.

Sotheby’s displays a giant woolly mammoth in Landmark

We love the trend-less quality of an old European garden—like the romantic, rambling grounds of the de Taillac family property in Gascony, in southwest France. Victoire de Taillac, co-founder of L’Officine Universelle Buly with husband Ramdane Touhami, was inspired by the garden’s potager, or kitchen garden, for a line of Buly fragrances that draws from botanicals and vegetables alike. The garden is not overly landscaped and is where the charm of decades-old furnishings meets the grandeur of a centuries-old building (the oldest part of the property is the 15th-century tower). Here we profile some of those key charming features.

Steal This Look: Classic Style at a 15th Century Chateau in Gascony, France

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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These are the best places to enjoy the stunning Spanish coastline.

12 Beautiful Beach Towns to Visit in Spain

Philadelphia, NY

Yep—it’s that time of year again. Le Dîner en Blanc is a decades-plus tradition that originated in Paris in the eighties and has become a global phenomenon. Philadelphia is one of 120 participating cities. It draws thousands of people from all over town dressed to the nines in all white to a secret location. The 12th edition will be held this Thursday, August 15, and you can still register here.

The bougie Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Philly this week

Listen up fashionistas and francophiles, Emily in Paris is officially back, with the first half of season four dropping on Netflix today. This series, we pick up just a few days after Gabrielle and Camille’s almost-wedding. Alfie is fuming, Gabrielle is sulking and Camille is nowhere to be found. It’s a hot mess, and Emily is left to pick up the pieces.

Emily in Paris season 4 locations you can visit (even if you’re on a budget)

There are few things on Earth more exciting than stumbling across a chaotic blooming of rainbow wildflowers somewhere unexpected. Despite a popular belief held overseas that Australia is 98 per cent arid outback (with a tiny slice of Bondi Beach thrown into the mix), our land Down Under is actually home to a veritable abundance of stunningly beautiful wildflowers that have to be seen to be believed.

The 8 best places to see wildflowers in Australia

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Pinsetti: Italian tradition arrives in Estoril

Ever heard of Roman pinsas? Yes, pinsas, not pizzas, and they're the highlight at Pinsetti, the latest Italian restaurant in Cascais, which the Rome-born Mazzetti family...

Pinsetti: Italian tradition arrives in Estoril

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