Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia. But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers. Both countries were the top choices for Chinese holidaymakers earlier this year but fell in the third quarter — Thailand to No. 6 and Japan to … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew millions of eyes skyward and a spiritual homecoming for some Native American tribes were just some of the moments that inspired us and brought joy in 2023. In a year that saw multiple wars, deadly mass shootings, earthquakes, … Read more
Céline Dion‘s sister has shared a heartbreaking update about the singer’s illness, saying the legendary chanteuse “doesn’t have control over her muscles” due to symptoms of stiff person syndrome (SPS). In a French-language interview, Claudette Dion told 7 Jours that her sister can no longer control certain body movements, but that the ultimate goal is … Read more
Some workers go to great lengths to hide hush trips from their bosses. But employees of the Polish company PhotoAid needn’t bother. The company, which helps travelers take their own passport photos at home, allows its employees to stay at an apartment in Spain for free — provided they work while they’re there. The apartment … Read more
Fans of The Kid LAROI have been left devastated after his Australian tour in February 2024 was postponed by eight months. The 20-year-old singer was due to perform a series of all-ages stadium concerts, but on Thursday, Ticketek advised fans the tour had to be rescheduled to October due to logistical issues. Through the promoter, … Read more
Some 165 photographers working on assignment for National Geographic shot more than 2.1 million images in 2023. Now, 29 are featured in its annual “Pictures of the Year” retrospective. The feature — published in the magazine’s December issue and online in November — contains “stunning photographs that unearth remarkable, rarely seen moments,” according to National … Read more
POMPEII, Italy — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine … Read more
Alec Baldwin was captured on video at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City on Monday during a heated argument with a protester. The confrontation reached a fever pitch when Baldwin began pushing his body into the protester before officers with the New York Police Department (NYPD) stepped in and ushered the actor away. The … Read more
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The market is massive, and only stands to grow, … Read more
He’s best known as a record-smashing Paralympic and Grand Slam tennis star. But author, business owner and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has now added yet another string to his heaving bow. The former Australian of the Year has entered acting — and even has his sights set on Hollywood. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment … Read more
