This European tour, the longest in the orchestra’s history, was now being billed as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The Hong Kong Philharmonic performed in Singapore to warm up for the European tour. Photo: Aloysius Lim The plan was to begin with a warm-up performance in Singapore, from where the orchestra would fly to … Read more
MILAN — After testing the waters in Italy with a first flagship opened in 2019 in Milan, Uniqlo has doubled its presence in the country, cutting the ribbon of its first outpost in Rome on Thursday. Located inside the storied Galleria Alberto Sordi on Via del Corso, one of the city’s key shopping thoroughfares, the unit covers about 14,000 square … Read more
Colosseum Tours & Tickets has highlighted a number of common scams that could see tourists lose out on hundreds during upcoming holidays to a number of popular destinations. Whilst all tourists hope their time away will be unforgettable, scammers extorting money from unsuspecting travellers can make a trip hard to forget for all the wrong … Read more
Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher. Starting rates for a one-night journey on the luxury train increased from 2,000 euros ($2,168) per person in December 2022 to 2,500 euros per person … Read more
POPE Francis was dealt a blow yesterday — as the wind sent his hat flying. The 87-year-old was arriving on his pope-mobile at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City when a gust whipped up. 2 Pope Francis tried to catch his cap as wind blew it awayCredit: AP 2 The gaff occurred while the pontiff … Read more
Sonja Prokopec took her son on their first “solo” trip together when he was six years old. They went to Rome, and it was so memorable that Prokopec said she’s now planning their second trip this summer. “I really enjoy one-on-one time which we have when travelling alone,” she said. “There are no distractions, no … Read more
Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak … Read more
A SMALL cafe in Rome has been described by visitors as one of the best experiences in the city, with people flocking to try its desserts. Mr 100 has gained quite a reputation among its customers, due to its extensive range of sweet treats. 5 Customers seem to love the pistachio flavoured tiramisuCredit: instagram/@mr.100tiramisu 5 … Read more
Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more
EUROPE has some of the most iconic city break destinations on the planet – meaning they attract visitors in huge numbers. However, there are some lesser-known places throughout the continent that offer similar experiences, without the hordes of tourists blocking the streets and attractions. 4 Plovdiv in Bulgaria has been compared to Rome by touristsCredit: … Read more
