Atlanta United will look to right the ship against Nashville as they fight through this tough stretch of play, now winless in their last seven MLS matches. They are coming off a 1-0 loss against Eastern Conference opponent FC Cincinnati. The sole win the 5-Stripes have acquired since late March came against USL League One…

Are you an avid traveler bursting with insights, or perhaps someone planning their next adventure and seeking valuable advice? Look no further than Travel Talk at the John D. Spreckels Center, happening on Thursday, June 6, and August 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This engaging and free 90-minute event is designed for travelers to…

An astrophotographer was left to sweat on the weather after traveling some 5,000 miles from Portugal to Texas in a bid to capture a spectacular HDR image of the eclipse. But fortunately, it paid off. Miguel Claro made the journey to Clarksville, Texas but the cloudy weather shredded his nerves until just five minutes before…

A boat pulled into Boston’s Rowes Wharf recently that’s unlike any other vessel in the world. Its name is the Energy Observer, and it’s been traveling the globe for seven years using only renewable power to spread the word of sustainability on the sea. The vessel is a demonstration project backed by a French hydrogen…

BLOWING ROCK — The High Country Host Regional Welcome Center and local tourism oriented businesses will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 19-25. The regional welcome center will hold an open house all week and invites the public to stop by and learn more about High Country tourism and pick up goodies from…

From the palm trees to the green juices and the famous pier, you’ve definitely seen Santa Monica before (on the big screen and on your FYP). Hollywood’s favourite holiday destination, this beach city has it all. Picture the glitz and glamour of neighbouring LA, then transport it to a much more laid-back setting, and you’ve…

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Richard Branson Adds African Safari Lodge to Virgin Portfolio Richard Branson has added a new safari experience to his Virgin Limited Edition portfolio—the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya. Located in Africa’s only Shetani lava flow, Finch Hattons features 17 tented suites and offers…

CNN  —  Ariff Hassan arrived at the wedding under strict instructions: “Stay away from the bridesmaid.” It was August 2018. Ariff had traveled from his home in Singapore to Kazakhstan to attend the wedding of an old friend. This friend, like Ariff, had grown up in Malaysia. They’d been close back in the day, but…