It has been announced that a statue of former congresswoman and political trailblazer, Shirley Chisholm, will be erected in Prospect Park in New York in two years. She was chosen from a list of 1812 names put forward by the public, after plans were revealed to build a new monument to a woman who has […]
Addis Ababa surpasses Dubai to become the leading gateway to Africa
With forward airline bookings between this November and January 2019 having grown more than 40% compared to the same period a year ago, Addis Ababa has become the number one gateway to the continent of Africa, surpassing the Middle East hub of Dubai. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo by: Dereje Belachew ForwardKeys, who compiled the data, […]
Milan embraces its new green lung: the Biblioteca degli Alberi
The city’s long-awaited urban green space has finally opened, making it the third largest in central Milan. Sitting at the foot of the Bosco Verticale and shimmering skyscrapers, the poetically named Biblioteca degli Alberi (literally the ‘Library of Trees’) is the latest addition to the Porta Nuova district, an area fast-gaining a reputation for innovation […]
5 Places: Five Places to Go in Bogotá
A growing collection of small businesses — from restaurants to boutiques — make the quiet, centrally located neighborhood of Quinta Camacho a welcome escape in the bustling capital.