The Rockettes may not be performing live at Radio City this holiday season, but they're finding other ways to make the end of the year special. In the wake of their annual show, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, being canceled amid COVID-19, the Rockettes are now offering free, live dance classes on their Instagram page to lift spirits during the holidays. […]
Read moreIt’s impossible to operate a global airline in 2020 without negatively impacting the environment. But with United Airlines’ latest sustainability plan, that hopefully won’t be the case forever. Over the next three decades, United plans to go “100% green” — primarily through the use of a technique called “carbon capture and sequestration,” or CCS, which could prove to be far more […]
Read moreThe holidays are here, which means it’s time for great food, festive music, and a ton of steadily increasing pressure to find the perfect gifts for all the people you love. It can be, ahem, stressful to try and find the ideal gift for you SO. But when you really nail it and find gifts for your partner for the […]
Read moreFlight attendants at Chinese airline companies have been advised to wear disposable nappies to avoid catching the novel coronavirus. Cabin crews should not use the toilet barring ‘special circumstances’ during flights from countries and regions with high infection rates, according to the Chinese civil aviation authority. Crew members must also wear full personal protective equipment, including medical-standard masks, gloves, goggles, […]
Read moreOne of the most popular holiday destinations in the US will be closed to tourists from Friday due to coronavirus. Lake Tahoe, which straddles the states of California and Nevada, would normally be welcoming skiers at this time of year and would be particularly busy over the Christmas period. But California’s new Regional Stay Home Order has meant that almost […]
Read moreTraveling Alone by Tift Merritt I am really never happier than when sitting alone in some midwestern grill bar, eavesdropping on strangers, and watching the evening unfold out of the corner of my eye. Travelling alone is something I always encourage people to do. I think it’s good for the soul. And, as a woman, I like the particular sense […]
Read more© Courtesy of Wool and Oak These Are My Ride-or-Die Travel Bags Courtesy of Wool and Oak Wool and Oak’s Voyager Set is three bags in one and includes the “Pro” commuter backpack seen here. Welcome to AFAR Approved: a deep dive into the travel items that we’re totally obsessed with, never leave behind, and can’t stop telling our friends about. […]
Read moreQueensland’s safety regulator again has Dreamworld in its sights after two more near-misses at the Gold Coast theme park. It comes just weeks after an eight-year-old girl suffered horrific internal injuries on the “Fully 6” water-slide at WhiteWater World, Dreamworld’s sister theme park. The Courier-Mail reports Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched an investigation into the two latest incidents. […]
Read moreTourists in Istanbul over the weekend were allowed to roam the city as its residents were forced to stay home under a strict weekend curfew. Turkey on Friday implemented a weekend lockdown, forcing all citizens and residents to stay home from 9 p.m. on Friday through 5 a.m. on Monday, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Turkey. But […]
Read moreThe Duchess of Sussex is all about getting into the holiday spirit — and she once shared her tips on hosting the perfect Christmas. Speaking to Grazia in 2015, Meghan Markle shared her go-to decorations, which included garlands placed around mirrors and all-white flowers in low vases. She also shared her favorite side dishes — including a recipe for maple glazed potato wedges — […]
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