1. Maui, Hawaii – The Hawaiian island of Maui is a destination for true nature lovers. The ethereal bamboo forest and churning waterfalls in Haleakala National Park can be explored via the Waimoku Falls Trail. Stretch out on warm, golden sands or hit the surf for an unforgettable windsurfing or snorkeling session. Driving the scenic […]

by Nell Casey in Food on Apr 18, 2016 2:40 pm We can once more leave our apartments with exposed flesh, meaning it’s time to take advantage of the city’s excellent outdoor food markets. Below, the best options for dining al fresco—and, probably, without a proper table or utensils—and taking advantage of the unique bounty […]

Forgot to bring your credit card? That shouldn’t be a problem. The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are going to be high tech. We wouldn’t expect anything less from Japan, who seems to think of just about everything, from hedgehog cafes to animatronic dinosaur receptionists. But starting this summer, the country will be rolling out a new plan for tourists, who can register their fingerprints and credit card information upon arrival at Japan’s airports to pay with just a two-finger scan.

Today’s agenda at the FORBES Under 30 Summit EMEA in Tel Aviv included a keynote by Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres, a panel on the sleepy state of the mattress industry and a discussion of the future of unicorn startups in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The festivities came to a close with a bang: the Under 30 Food Festival on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Richard Vines Hackney is becoming so hip, it’s tempting to expect the restaurants to be style over substance, aimed at an Instagram generation whose highs and lows may not always be gastronomic. That’s just not true. The cooking and service at many spots rival those in the West End, which tend to be more expensive […]

Candice Minch For parents in a family with food allergies, the thought of traveling away from home to a different country can be both exciting and scary at the same time! While those with food sensitivities are aware of standard precautions ranging from epipens to “safe snacks,” there are always uncertainties about eating safety. Travel […]

United States based coffee giant, Starbucks Coffee is set to open its first branch in sub-Saharan Africa (in South Africa) next year, marking a significant moment for the African coffee market. This is a development which illuminates the extent to which global brands have taken interest in the continent’s growing middle class population.