Artist Bo Droga presents “Urban Landscapes: A Road to Nowhere,” on view at Olsen Gruin’s Orchard Street gallery in New York City through Jan. 13. The Australian sculptor-designer works with a range of materials drawn from the specific sites and raw resources available to him. This New York exhibition features 14 geometric cityscapes that are … Read more

October is National Dessert Month, and Houston is an ideal destination for anyone craving something sweet. The city offers a wide range of Southern classics and inventive confections, from comforting pies to globally inspired pastries. Below is a guide to some signature Houston desserts worth trying this month. Pecan Pie Favorites: Deep Dish Chocolate Fudge … Read more

Located in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, the newly redesigned Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is one of the brand’s three safari properties in the country. Reopened last month after a carefully considered refurbishment, the lodge now features 12 tented guestrooms, a spa, a lounge and bar that open onto a deck, a swimming pool and a … Read more

Flight attendants at American Airlines publicly criticized the carrier’s new uniforms when they began reporting health problems after wearing them, and months later pilots are raising similar concerns. Initially, thousands of flight attendants said they experienced allergic reactions to the new uniform fabric, reporting symptoms that ranged from hives to breathing difficulties. Now more than … Read more

After a long flight, you may have little time before your next meeting. Fortunately, Shanghai offers fast and efficient public transportation that can get you across the city quickly. The Shanghai Public Transportation Card provides seamless access to most transit options across the city. With this single card you can ride buses, hail certain taxis … Read more

Given Seattle’s reputation for rain, its recent economic boom may come as a surprise. The city’s business climate has become particularly favorable for technology firms, with the region’s tech sector growing faster than Silicon Valley by recording roughly 12 percent growth in the past two years. As tech companies expand, a variety of development projects … Read more

Munich, Germany, presents a compelling blend of tradition and modernity: refined Bavarian customs sit alongside cutting-edge industry and design. One moment you arrive at a highly modern airport; the next you may find yourself raising a stein in a 19th-century beer hall among locals in dirndls and lederhosen, joining in an enthusiastic “Ein Prosit.” With … Read more

One by one I slipped off my sandals and let my toes sink into the cool, lush lawn stretching from the patio of the Cloudy Bay tasting room toward sun-ripened vineyards in the distance. Although it was my first time in New Zealand, everything around me felt instantly familiar. The air carried scents that recalled … Read more

IHG has opened its 200th InterContinental hotel in Shanghai. The InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is a luxury property ingeniously integrated into the side of a former quarry, gaining recognition as an architectural marvel and a leading example of innovative luxury hospitality. The hotel is largely subterranean, featuring two aboveground levels and 16 below, including two submerged … Read more

As spring approaches, Vancouver’s festival season begins to awaken. Running until March 5, The Dancers of Damelahamid First Nations Dance Festival celebrates its 10th season at the Museum of Anthropology. The festival brings together Indigenous performers from the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces, with visiting artists from Alaska, Hawai’i and New … Read more