Après-ski themed dining in Los Angeles lets diners escape to the European Alps Posted January 31, 2024 Some hotels are turning their bar lounges into dining experiences and right now it’s all about elegant après-ski chalets. At the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel i…
Looking for adventure, tourists swim on the edge of the Arctic Circle Posted January 30, 2024 Cold showers are meant to be good for your health, but some people are taking it a step further: swimming in the frozen waters near the Arctic Circle. That experience, along with …
Luxury chocolate factory provides employment for people with special needs Posted January 23, 2024 A luxury chocolate retailer is helping young people with special needs find employment and self-confidence at their factory in Eastern England. Harry Specters is a chocolate ma…
Tiny urban parks provide Sydney residents with much-needed green space Posted January 5, 2024 In Sydney, tiny urban parks provide local residents with much-needed green space amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. These tiny inner-city parks are called…
Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master Posted January 4, 2024 For the first time in Hayao Miyazaki’s decades-spanning career, the 82-year-old Japanese anime master is No. 1 at the North American box office. Miyazaki’s latest enchantment, “Th…
Kraft debuts dairy-free mac and cheese in the US Posted December 30, 2023 Kraft Macaroni and … Fava Beans? The Kraft Heinz Co. said it's bringing dairy-free macaroni and cheese to the U.S. for the first time. The company said the new recipe has the s…
France remains ‘le grand fromage’ in the European Union, and Camembert remains in a wooden box Posted December 25, 2023 The European Union has long known that the way to France's heart is through its stomach. So, don't touch the Camembert — never, ever. Legislators…
Well-known Japanese actors Yakusho Koji and Tsumabuki Satoshi speak at cinema masterclasses in Taiwan Posted December 21, 2023 Japanese actors Yakusho Koji and Tsumabuki Satoshi graced Taiwan's Golden Horse Festival in November, to help celebrate the event’s 60th anniversary. Both actors were invited t…
Not just kids play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults Posted December 18, 2023 Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that's been around for a while: people over 65 years old. Th…
Cuban kids learn traditional dance to preserve the island’s unique heritage Posted December 7, 2023 Cuba is known for its Latin dance styles including mambo, rumba, and salsa. But as new dance trends become more popular on the island, the traditional dances are disappearing. …