Lifestyle and Travel

Kenya has announced plans to allow citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization, following a new directive issued by the cabinet. In 2023, Kenya introduced a “visa-free” policy that required most visitors to obtain an online authorization before traveling. However, the implementation of the Electronic Travel...

The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun, with Morocco preparing to host the continent’s premier football tournament for the second time in its history. With the qualification rounds concluded and the 24 participating teams confirmed, fans can now look forward to the 35th...

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is scheduled to visit Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters for the first time during the week of January 20th. The visit comes after Hamilton's move to Ferrari from Mercedes, marking a significant chapter in his storied career....

A LinkedIn post by Stacey Champagne, the CEO of the cybersecurity company Hackers in Heels, has gone viral, stirring a mix of amusement, criticism, and debate across social media. In the post, Champagne humorously reflected on her husband’s apparent lack of accomplishments in 2024, contrasting it with her own professional...

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Pham Thu Huong, attended the engagement ceremony of their son, Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, and Nguyen Phuong Nhi, the second runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022, on Wednesday. The couple arrived at Nhi’s family home in Thanh Hoa City, located in northern Vietnam,...

Luxury hospitality giant Banyan Group is set to make waves in 2025 with the planned launch of 15 new hotels and resorts, along with five branded residences. These ambitious expansions, which include entries into Tanzania and the Dominican Republic, mark a significant step beyond the company’s traditional stronghold in Asia....

Germany’s wealthiest individual, billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne, has donated approximately $308 million (€300 million) to the Hamburg Opera, providing funding for the creation of a new opera house for the company. Kühne had previously contributed to the construction of Hamburg’s iconic Elbphilharmonie, further cementing his legacy as a patron of the...

The world’s highest-paid athletes, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, have continued to grow their wealth through strategic investments, with a particular focus on the tourism sector. In 2024, these ventures propelled their earnings to record-breaking levels. Tennis star Rafael Nadal has been a notable example of this trend....

Travelers to the U.K. from the U.S., Canada, and over 30 other countries must now obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before their trip, as a new policy takes effect this week. The pre-authorization system, implemented by the U.K. government, aims to streamline border procedures for visitors from countries that...

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) reported a 7% growth in the retail sector during the festive period from October 7 to December 1, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. While this growth reflects a positive trend, it fell short of the anticipated 10%, underscoring the persistent challenges...