Turkey’s 18 cittaslows offer solace and adventure to travelers Around the world, towns with under 50,000 citizens and care about the sustainability and local culture of their area are becoming cittaslows. To become a cittaslow, municipalities must fulfill 200 criteria within the framework of their environment, infrastructure, urban life, agriculture, tourism policies as well as […]
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Gümüşlük, Paradise on Earth
Gümüşlük is one of the most tranquil coves with its unmatched natural beauty on the Bodrum Peninsula –the holiday hotspot of the Aegean– as it brings a great historical treasure together with sea, sand, sun, and exquisite flavors. The history of Gümüşlük, which welcomes its guests with its windmills today, can be traced back to […]
Istanbul’s Hagia Irene
A contemporary historic museum in the first courtyard of the Topkapı Palace near Hagia Sophia, Hagia Irene is renowned not only as the first church in Istanbul but also as the birthplace of Turkish museology. Today, Hagia Irene is used as a concert hall particularly for classical music concerts, hosting doyens of music ranging from […]
Savoring the Moment: Five Coffee Rituals from Around the World
Believe it or not, people around the world have their very own quirky or interesting coffee rituals. If you are a fan of coffee, check out how other nations enjoy their favorite hot drink. Here are five of the most interesting coffee rituals from around the world. Ethiopia This country loves coffee so much that […]
Tips To Get Wedding Ready
By Beachbody Super Trainer and creator of Ultimate Portion Fix, Autumn Calabrese When deciding on a nutrition program to follow to slim down for your wedding there are a few key things to keep in mind. The first being how much time you have till the big day and how much time you have till […]
Mad About Jewelry
THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN’S ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND SALE OF CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY RETURNS WITH 55 ARTISTS FROM 18 COUNTRIES LOOT: MAD ABOUT JEWELRY April 8 – April 13, 2019 Opening Benefit: April 8 Featuring the announcement of the LOOT Acquisition Prize and the presentation of LOOT Awards honoring Adria de Haume and Josie Natori The […]
Treatment of Afghan Interpreters
Approximately one month, the Director of Faith Matters, Fiyaz Mughal, highlighted the plight of Afghan Interpreter, Mohammed Nabi, and how he was sleeping rough on the streets of Athens. Nabi’s case was initially documented and he was assisted by Jess Webster, who works with refugees in Greece. Having heard of the case, the petition by […]
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Everyone’s favorite Jersey girls are back and better than ever when Bravo Media’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” returns for the highly anticipated season nine on Wednesday, November 7 at 9pm ET/PT. Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs are joined by new housewives Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider along with everyone’s […]
EGYPT × HERITAGE TOURS
Experience Egypt with Heritage Tours Award-winning private travel company expands its destination portfolio Heritage Tours, leader in custom-designed private travel, announces the addition of Egypt to its growing portfolio of destinations. Heritage Tours is widely respected for its expertise in providing clients unique and meticulously-tailored journeys to some of the world’s most fascinating and culturally-rich […]
ISCHIA FILM FESTIVAL 2018
The XVI edition of the Campania island festival opens with Gabriele Salvatores and his diptych of the invisible boy. But it will only be the beginning. Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores will open the XVI Ischia Film Festival. A great start for the event that sees a very rich program unravel from June 30th to July […]