A legendary wine festival that comes about just once every 20 years or so is taking place this summer. The historic Fête des Vignerons is taking place this summer. Image by Getty Fête des Vignerons is a mammoth three-week wine festival that takes place in the Swiss town of Vevey, kicking off on 20 July […]
Mexican government calls out designer Carolina Herrera for cultural appropriation
Cultural appropriation or cultural tribute? This ongoing question has frequented conversations about the fashion industry in recent years, and Carolina Herrera is the latest company to come under fire for incorporation of cultural elements into high fashion. This time, however, government entities have gotten involved. Fashion designer Carolina Herrera is seen leaving the Carolina Herrera […]
Canada passes bill to ban captivity of whales, dolphins and porpoises
Almost four years since it was introduced onto the floor of Canada’s Senate, a new law informally known as the ‘Free Willy’ bill has finally been passed by the country’s House of Commons to ban both the capture and breeding of cetaceans for the purposes of entertainment. Orcas in the wild in Canada. Image by […]
Take an eco-tour around Chernobyl and see how wildlife and nature has rebounded
The Exclusion Zone around the nuclear power plant of Chernobyl has become an accidental wildlife sanctuary, and it’s now possible to visit it and see how flora and fauna are growing at extraordinary rates. The Exclusion Zone around Chernobyl has seen the return of many species of flora and fauna, like the European bison. Photo […]