5 new shops for tea, coffee and meditation
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as a main street for navigation, it was a breeze to …
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Hollywood writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike after nearly 150 days
Writers Guild of America members walk the picket line on the first day of their strike in front of Amazon studios on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Culver City, CA. …
Singaporeans turn to fortune telling for money, hiring and love advice
A fortune teller predicting the future to a passer-by. Luis Acosta | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — When it comes to looking for perfect hires, it’s not just work …
Girls, young women want to own a house by age 30
Girls and young women want to be homeowners by the time they’re 30 — a higher priority even than getting married or earning a lot of money. About half, 52%, …
What are the best hotels in the world? See the list of the top 50
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy’s Lake Como. That’s according to the 50 Best organization, which announced the …
UNESCO names new sites to World Heritage List –one is in the West Bank
The World Heritage Committee has named 37 new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List — including one in Israeli-occupied West Bank. The newly inscribed properties were announced during the 45th …
Singapore birth rate falling and ‘throwing money’ won’t solve problem
Data from the Institute of Policy Studies showed that women aged 20 to 24 are now less likely to give birth than women aged 35 to 39. Mai Yo | …
Hotel rates in New York City likely to go up with Airbnb rentals gone
Many Airbnb users with bookings in New York City this Christmas are scrambling to find new accommodations. The company announced plans to cancel and refund bookings for stays after Dec. …
Is ChatGPT or a travel agent better at planning trips? Here’s our pick
Planning a holiday can be stressful — that’s where travel agents come in. But now, travelers have another option: chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard AI and Microsoft Bing. Simply input a …
Digital nomads can live for free in Sardinia — here’s how to apply
Clarese Partis, a 39-year-old software designer from Los Angeles, has always wanted to work from an offbeat spot far from the crowds. So when she was offered such an …