(CNN) — A Belgian carnival has been removed from UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list after officials found the “recurrence of racist and anti-Semitic representations” to be incompatible with its principles. Aalst Carnival was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), but has been widely condemned by Jewish organizations. The Intergovernmental Committee
Bourbon’s gone crazy. In bourbon’s growth, consumers have paid the price for its popularity. Once everyday, easy-to-find … [+] brands are now allocated and outside of the consumer’s reach. (Photo by Dixie D. Vereen/For The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Images In the past decade, good brands went from available
As an airliner prepares to land, a bird takes off at the Gravelly Point park that’s just off the end of the runway near Reagan National Airport. Michael S. Williamson | The Washington Post | Getty Images Delta Airlines is taking a minority stake in private aviation start-up Wheels Up, in a move that establishes
After the Tories’ landslide victory in the General Election, many desperate citizens up and down the country may well be worrying about the future of the UK and their place in it. For those who think a change of scene might help, it’s actually possible to buy citizenship for a number of other countries (caveat: it
(CNN) — When she was 24, Emanuela Marinelli was walking near the Vatican in Rome when she caught a glimpse of a “beautiful face of Christ” printed on a souvenir in the window of a shop run by nuns. The image, she said, stood out among the other items for sale — a kitschy array
Wild moors and soft dales, cracking beers and a big heart It would be a cheap shot to say Yorkshire is England’s best county simply because it’s the largest. The latter is obviously true but what makes it such a cracking place to spend a weekend (preferably longer) is the variety. Take the scenery; not
This banner over Summit Series in LA set the tone GEORGE EVAN Summit Series has built an incredible brand since its inception back in 2008. From their humble beginnings, a 19 person invite-only event in Park City, Summit has grown into a community of 18k people in 50 countries. Look no further than its speaker
Newsflash: some of us (myself included) don’t have Instagram. Not that I can’t snap a decent picture. My favourite shots include one of a monkey, posing in the style of Rodin’s Thinker, on a boulder in Zambia. For me, the fun of photography is the need to act quickly – to nail that perfect shot
Medellín, Colombia (CNN) — Medellín, once dubbed “the most dangerous city in the world,” has worked hard to shed that image connected to drugs, gang warfare and gun violence. The “City of Eternal Spring,” as the people of Colombia affectionately call it because of its temperate climate, has become a travel hot spot for fine
Photo courtesy of iStock / Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon Would you chase rotten shark with moonshine? The best way to get a taste of Iceland: eat your way through it. Follow your taste buds on an adventure of these only-in-Iceland flavors – from “Geysir bread” baked underground by hot springs, to a potato liquor with an ominous
As 11-year-old schoolgirls, Jacquie Elliott and I went on our first Christmas shopping trip to the local Woolworth’s to buy Lily of the Valley bath cubes and soap for our favourite aunts. Once we had Saturday jobs our finances improved so we progressed to choosing vinyl records and Brut aftershave for our boyfriends. We pounded
A flight had to divert after an “unusual odour” was detected on board, leading to three passengers being taken to hospital. Tigerair flight TT644 from Adelaide to Sydney in Australia on 12 December landed instead at Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport at around 8.10pm local time. The aircraft was met by emergency services. “In accordance with standard
(CNN) — Twelve-year-old Mohammad is the first to spot the tracks. Jumping from the SUV driven by his father, Ali, he races a few yards over the desert sands and follows them toward a small, scrubby bush. “Rabbit,” he says with a grin, pointing to the animal camouflaged against the grayish-yellow sand. And then with
As emerging brands continue to gain traction by creating products that consumers find both nourishing and delightful. It is great to see several women-led companies this category as well. This article highlights 9 women-led companies people should watch in 2020 Love Good Fats: Founded by Suzie York, a 30 year veteran of the CPG industry
Google released its “Year in Search 2019” results this week, which showed the travel destinations that had the highest spikes in searches in the U.S. from this year to last. The list shows what’s trending — not necessarily what’s most popular — so don’t be surprised if your favorite Caribbean island or mouse-themed amusement park
In anticipation of what Andy Williams crooned “the most wonderful time of the year,” 10Best set out to find North America’s best seasonal events – light shows, holiday parades, Christmas markets and festive hotels – and we asked our readers to help. For the past four weeks, you’ve been voting for your holiday favorites, and
Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary has told The Independent that he predicts the UK will remain in the single market – partly to preserve access to cheap air fares. After the scale of the Conservatives’ victory in the general election became clear, Mr O’Leary said: “Congratulations on finally making a decision. “It looks like at last we’ll
(CNN) — It looks like something straight out of a James Bond movie, but this concept might just signal that the future of superyachts is sub-aquatic. Dreamed up by Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, the hybrid vessel can travel on both the surface of the sea and underwater. Known as the “Carapace,” it submerges to
To the beach – and beyond Sydney has a reputation for being beautiful yet shallow, but scratch the surface a little and you’ll see that Sydney has a lot more going for it than just the way it looks. Beaches that bedazzle, windswept coastal walks overlooking whale-dotted waters, hole-in-the-wall bars, weekend farmers’ markets and a
Holiday Champagne glasses MICHELLE WILLIAMS For centuries, Champagne has been synonymous with celebration. It was Christmas Day, 496 CE, when Clovis, King of the Franks, was baptized in the Reims Cathedral using consecrated wine from Champagne to celebrate the Eucharist, thus securing its position as the wine of celebration among French royalty. By 1790, Champagne
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