As a large part of the Western world continues to suffer in the wake of the on-going financial crisis that began back in 2008, growth in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. In the likes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the demand for luxury goods continues to rise as the area welcomes … Read more
Over 12 million air travellers from 108 nationalities voted Singapore Changi Airport the best in the world at the 2013 World Airport Awards, the global benchmark of airport excellence. The awards were announced at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Geneva this week. Singapore Changi Airport serves 50 million passengers a year. Last year’s winner, Incheon … Read more
The most favorite island for a getaway? Tripadvisor’s inaugural Travelers’ Choice Islands awards recognized more than 100 islands across the globe with amazing ecotourism, snorkeling, swimming, underwater photography, gourmet, entertainment and cultural heritage. “Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said … Read more
Plastic: The threats of oceans and coasline Take a look around you- most of what we eat, drink, or use in any way comes packaged in petroleum plastic– a material designed to last forever, yet used for products that we then throw away. Each year, humanity pours six million tons of plastic into the sea. The oceanographer … Read more
2013 Louis Vuitton Travel Books 15 years after the launch of its stylish guides, Louis Vuitton launches new arty travel book series. World’s most interesting illustrators and artists will bring their vision on travel destinations. The first art travel guides are reserved to Paris, Easter Island, New York, Vietnam and Venice. The first four … Read more
The Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan presents an extensive retrospective of the documentary photographer and reporter Alfa Castaldi from 16th February to 30th March. His work in fashion became legendary. In 1968 he was the first to travel to the Eastern Europe for a fashion shoot, placing the clothes of Walter Albini, Ken Scott, Krizia and Jean-Baptiste … Read more