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By Purity M

‘Lisbon Under Stars’ Spectacle Returns

The grand Ruinas do Carmo monument will be aglow with light, sound and atmospheric feel for an immersive show next month. Dubbed ‘Lisbon Under Stars’, the show will open  on 2 May 2024 at 9.30 pm, and run from Monday to Saturday (9.30 pm to 10.30 pm). It will be narrated by Catarina Furtado. Lisbon […]

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By Purity M

World’s ‘Biggest’ Rock Band Comes to Portugal

Portugal’s Leiria Municipal Stadium will host the world’s biggest rock band on September 14, 2024. A thousand musicians will play simultaneously live, rocking the stage with a groundbreaking symphony of music. The show Rockin’1000 is expected to bring together both professional and amateur musicians from all over the world, including 300 guitarists, 200 drummers, 200 […]

By Vanessa MT

French Gastronomy in Transition: Top Chefs Embrace Global Influences to Reignite Passion

From your mirepoix to your mise en place, the Michelin Guide to the five Mother Sauces: French cuisine has long been considered the pinnacle of gastronomy. Some consider France to have the world’s best food. For centuries, aspiring chefs from all over the world have flocked to its cooking schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu […]

By Faith C

No Charges for Los Angeles Police Officer Who Shot Teenage Girl in Department Store

The California Attorney General revealed on Wednesday that the Los Angeles police officer who shot a 14-year-old girl in a department store in 2021 will not face any criminal charges. Valentina Orellana-Peralta was shopping with her mother at North Hollywood Burlington when she was shot by one of the bullets that was fired by the […]

By Faith C

Justice Served After 7 Years: Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty DC Police Officer and Girlfriend in Baltimore

The prosecution office in Baltimore announced on Wednesday that they had arrested a man in connection to the shooting of a Washington Police Officer and his girlfriend which happened in 2017. Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was sitting in a parked car with his girlfriend while he was off duty in 2017 when he was […]

By Vanessa MT

Paris Olympics: A Travel Pass to Save You Time and Money

We’re only a few months away from the 2024 Olympics, and the host city Paris is preparing for a large influx of visitors. The French capital has launched a special transportation pass that will provide sports fans with unlimited access to all Olympic and Paralympic venues throughout the city during the Games. According to Île […]

By Vanessa MT

Shrinkflation No More: France Introduces New Transparency Measures for Retailers

In an effort to combat so-called shrinkflation, French retailers will be required to notify customers when product sizes are reduced without corresponding price cuts, according to the finance ministry on Friday. Shrinkflation has become a headache for both consumers and governments, as households have struggled to cope with declining purchasing power in the face of […]

By Lilian L

Farm to table, Culture and Landscape Listed as Major Tourist attractions in Dublin, Ireland

Ireland has been ranked as one of the best travel destinations in Europe with farm-to-table, culture, stunning landscape, people and culture being the top reasons attracting tourists. in Europe thanks to sustainable farming. Speaking to Newstalk, Catherine Flanagan the CEO of the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions in Ireland, said several attractions in Ireland […]

By Vanessa MT

Rent Relief or Rental Rumble? French Cities Debate Impact of Rent Control

Does rent control benefit households? Has it, as critics predicted, reduced rental supply in markets where it was already insufficient to meet demand? A Ministry of Housing evaluation report was due at the end of 2023. It will not be released until 2026. However, based on official data and statistics provided by various private players, […]

By Ruth N

London Ranks 3rd as Brits Vote for Their Favourite UK City

According to a recent YouGov survey, Brits have voted for their favourite UK city, and the capital has lost out to York this year. York came top thanks to scoring a staggering 74% of the vote, beating London which dropped down to third place on the list. York, a city in northern England, saw a […]

By Ruth N

Eurostar Trains From London Sell Three Times Faster Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

As the countdown to the Paris Olympics 2024 reaches the 100-day mark, Eurostar, the international rail firm connecting the UK to continental Europe, anticipates its busiest-ever summer peak. Coinciding with the normal highest demand for travel, the Olympics are expected to draw many British families heading to France for the sporting extravaganza. Upon the release […]

By Ian

Barcelona Prepares For Summer as Government Proposes an Ingenious Crowd Control Plan for the Airports

As the sun’s rays beckon the arrival of summer, Barcelona, a city renowned for its allure, prepares to welcome a tidal wave of visitors from across the globe. The sparkling beaches and inviting waters that adorn this Catalan gem have long been a siren call for tourists seeking sun-drenched revelry, and this summer promises to […]