Lifestyle

Microplastics are nearly ubiquitous and difficult to avoid, a researcher argues, but there are tiny methods to limit your use in everyday life. Former consulting scientist at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and researcher in microplastics and chemicals Alfred Poulos says contaminants such as microplastics exist in the air, water and even food we ingest. Microplastics or microfibres are pollutants …

The Chinese embassy in South Korea has banned the issuance of short-term visas to South Korean tourists, the embassy said on Tuesday, January 10. This is the first act of retaliation against states that have imposed COVID-19 restrictions on Chinese passengers. The embassy would modify its stance if South Korea removes “discriminatory entrance restrictions” against China, according to a statement …

Thailand has revoked a weekend-announced entrance regulation requiring visitors to present confirmation of a COVID-19 vaccine, its health minister stated on Monday, January 9, citing adequate immunization rates in China and worldwide. Anutin Charnvirakul and a panel of health specialists have decided to reverse the new regulation, which was published on Saturday, January 7 by aviation authorities in anticipation of …

A day after meeting with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Huang Xillian, Aklan officials and local government and business leaders in the country’s most popular tourist destination stated they anticipate the return of Chinese tourists on January 9. “We discussed the prospect of Chinese tourists returning in the near future. We are pleased with his arrival,” Malay Mayor Floribar …

Customers have clearly begun to prefer SUVs over any other vehicle type, according to market trends over the last few years. We live in the age of SUVs and crossovers, thanks to old assumptions about these large vehicles being demolished. SUVs are no longer dangerous and unreliable gas-guzzling vehicles. Today, all vehicle types, particularly sports utility vehicles, have improved in …

The 26-year-old creator of Rhode Skin was caught in a parking garage on Friday while wearing a baby tee with the words “nepo baby” printed across the front. Incorporating the current “nepo baby” discussion, Bieber’s ensemble included a black bag, a pair of blue trousers that had a retro feel, and of course, Bieber herself, Justin Bieber’s wife and the …

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Honolulu, Hawaii is the top location for Americans who prefer an active lifestyle. San Francisco, California, New York, New York, Chicago, Illinois, and Las Vegas, Nevada rounded out the list’s top five cities. Many Americans want to undertake fitness-related New Year’s resolutions in 2023, as indicated by this rating. When asked about their …

It is anticipated that Albert Andrada will become the first Filipino designer to exhibit his haute couture designs in a solo presentation at the famed Paris Fashion Week Couture 2023. This would mark the beginning of Andrada’s place in the annals of Philippine fashion history. At the high fashion event that will take place on January 25 and 26 at …

This is the daily routine at Ani Thailand, a two-acre private resort tucked away on the pristine island of Koh Yao Noi; every beautiful daybreak promises a new surprise, whether it is a stunning fire show, Thai culinary workshops, a street food-style evening buffet, or sidecar rides to breakfast in the midst of a vast rice field. The resort itself …

When Indonesia adopted contentious modifications to its penal code earlier this month, one issue grabbed headlines above all others: the prohibition of sexual activity outside of marriage. Tourism officials said it would deter foreign visitors and damage Indonesia’s worldwide brand – not insignificant concerns for a nation that attracted up to 15 million international tourists yearly before the outbreak and …