Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s most iconic cities, has been crowned as the first African Capital of Culture 2020. The nomination was awarded to the red city because of its architectural, artistic and cultural legacy. Marrakesh is already home to two Unesco-listed World Heritage sites: the famous square of Djemaa El Fna and its labyrinthine medina, […]
Help Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts by volunteering for a day on farms
After delivering over 3.7 million meals in Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017, the Nobel Prize-nominated chef, José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) are helping to feed the recovering island. The international NGO is supporting local smallholder farmers and food-related small businesses in an effort to help […]
Footsteps: Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Enduring San Francisco
The writer and bookstore founder’s upcoming 100th birthday is the perfect reason to take a tour of old-school San Francisco, with an emphasis on the Beats’ legacy.
Some popular Japanese attractions have banned large groups of foreign tourists
Some popular tourist sites in Japan, from temples to bars, are starting to refuse entry to foreign visitors due to bad behaviour and poor manners, according to local reports. Overtourism in Japan is causing a strain on day-to-day life for locals. Image by Shutterstock Local business owners and tourist operators are becoming increasingly frustrated with […]