Meet singer Olivia O’Brien, who just called Pete Davidson ‘an absolute joke of a human being’

Stop stressing over Thanksgiving travel and start getting excited about your grandma's homemade pumpkin pie instead. View Entire Post ›

A human skull was carried into a Czech town in late September as part of the country’s observance of St Wenceslas Day, officially the day of Czech statehood. The public holiday honours Wenceslas, the 10th century ruler later venerated as the patron saint of the Czech lands and the “Good King Wenceslas” of the familiar Christmas carol. Wenceslas (Václav in Czech) was born around 907 and became ruler of Bohemia as a teenager. Raised as a Christian, he promoted Christianity – then relatively new to...

Founded in Hong Kong in 1999 by designer Ed Ng and architect Terence Ngan, AB Concept has since expanded to become a global firm with offices in Kyoto, London, Taipei and Milan serving clients across even more locations, from New York to Beijing. It is now widely recognised as a pioneering force in luxury design, having established partnerships with leading high-end hospitality brands such as Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood Hotels, Waldorf Astoria and W Hotels. Specialising in bespoke,...

You spend the evening alone on your couch, decline a party invitation or prefer to stay at home instead of going out to a pub or cafe. Some people withdraw, consciously or unconsciously, from social interactions. Sometimes it is just a phase that can help you recharge your social battery. If it is prolonged, however, it can be harmful to your health. People naturally need time for themselves, say, after partying or during stressful periods in their lives. It is perfectly normal to keep to...

Is there anything as fun as watching the countryside whiz by from a train car? How about a little train trivia? See how you do on these 10 questions.

Briley King, who is married to country musician Marcus King and has been labelled “country music’s most hated wife”, announced in September that she was hard-launching her own music career. After occasionally joining her husband on stage for a few couple duets, Briley debuted her first release, Huswife, on September 17, which includes her debut songs “Bad Guy” and “Keepin’ Caroline”. Unfortunately, her foray into the music scene has not been well received by many who have flooded Briley’s...

Rwanda is reportedly close to securing a 2030 F1 Grand Prix, potentially bringing the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993, as South Africa continues to pursue a race of its own. The post Rwanda Gears Up to Host 2030 Formula 1 Grand Prix Bid appeared first on Business Traveller.

Avianca Flight 42 was en route to New York from Medellín, Colombia, when it “encountered unexpected turbulence” and was diverted to Miami.

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Lake Como hardly lacks beautiful hotels, but Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni plays a different game: frescoes, chandeliers, silk bedcovers, a vast spa and enough gilding to make understatement feel optional. The post Hotel Review: Villa Serbelloni, Lake Como – A Gilded Lakeside Icon Renewed appeared first on Business Traveller.

This classic Helsinki hotel has emerged from a major renovation, with new rooms, restored dining spaces and a 1,200 sqm spa bringing the 1887 landmark firmly up to date. The post Hotel Review: Helsinki’s Hotel Kämp Revival – Chandeliers, Caviar and Cryotherapy appeared first on Business Traveller.

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has called for the creation of a Caribbean Tourism Resilience Fund, proposing a new regional financing model designed to protect destinations, tourism workers and small businesses from hurricanes and other economic shocks. Speaking during the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana, Bartlett urged governments and industry leaders to invest in resilience before disaster strikes. But turning the proposal into reality will require agreement on funding, governance and accountability.