Cottagecore, the new lifestyle aesthetic that could dethrone hygge
The nostalgia-driven trend is popular on TikTok, where cottagecore enthusiasts have shared videos of themselves in their whimsical country cottage.
World’s best-value hotels revealed in TripAdvisor awards
TripAdvisor has published its Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2020, ranking the world’s best establishments.
Gin from the court of Elizabeth II on sale online
What could be more chic than a gin concocted from herbs and citrus fruits from the gardens of Buckingham Palace? The British palace is marketing this quintessentially aristocratic tipple, much to the delight of the British monarch, who is a reputed connoisseur of the spirit that is much-revered by her loyal subjects. Lemon, verbena, hawthorn […]
Dreaming of a picnic among the vines? The French are making it a reality
Independent wineries will soon be hosting picnics so that people from all corners of France will be able to taste their vintages for free. From Alsatian grand crus to the chateaux of Bordeaux by way of Provençal rosés, the French union of independent wine professionals is inviting wine lovers to the roughly 300 vineyards who […]
6 effective ways to start your decluttering process
Decluttering isn’t exactly the kind of task you’d look forward to doing especially when you can barely keep up with your own daily schedule because of the amount of regular work and house chores that need to be done. When you have meetings, deadlines, and an egg in the frying pan you’re seriously trying not […]
Was new Chex flavor worth South Koreans’ 16-year wait?
SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans have waited 16 long years for a savory, crispy bite that would satisfy their taste buds and right an infamous wrong. This week, they finally could fill a bowl with the cereal they wanted all along: green onion-flavored Chex. Kellogg’s Korea’s limited-edition flavor released this week, complete with a […]
Starbucks to open its first sign language store in Japan on June 27
American coffeehouses chain Starbucks is set to open its first store in Japan with sign-language ability for its hearing-impaired customers. The store, located in Kunitachi, Tokyo, will open tomorrow, June 27, as per Kyodo News on Wednesday, June 24. In support of the deaf community, the store also has 19 hearing-impaired employees among its 25 […]
Take a virtual-reality immersive tour of Paris’s Notre-Dame after the fire
A virtual tour from FlyView shows the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, as it was both before and after the fire in April 2019.
Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees
Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear. The T-shirt depicts protest signs with phrases including “Black Lives Matter,” “Speak Up” and “Time for Change.” One sign shows a raised black […]