Macau: The Vegas of the Orient

Ask most Americans if they have heard of Macau and they will likely say no. Yet, Macau is not only the biggest gaming centre in Asia but the world itself. Macau is Chinese territory, having become so in 1999 after the Portuguese ended their centuries-old colonial rule. It is a small territory, located only a…

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The 21st Century Plantation

Behind the gleaming tourist shop, windows selling ‘handcrafted’ gift boxes lies a much harsher truth than the pretence of interest in the process of tea production. Behind the gleaming tourist shop, windows selling ‘handcrafted’ gift boxes lies a much harsher truth than the pretence of interest in the process of tea production and the obligatory…

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Positive thinking increases your lifespan

Thoughts, feelings and beliefs have an impact on our health, according to a study conducted by Stanford University and published in Health Psychology. The experts advise us to prioritise feelings as much as working out. “Our findings fall in line with a growing body of research suggesting that our mindsets – in this case, beliefs about how much…

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Who spends the most and who spends the least on

In the EU, residents spend, on average, around 340 Euro on a holiday trip, according to data from 2015 from Eurostat. However, some people from the Member States prefer to splurge when it comes to enjoying holidays. Residents from Luxembourg spent the most in 2015 – namely €743.91, followed closely by people from Austria, who spent €609.51. Meanwhile, the…

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7 restaurants you have to try in NYC

Before the summer ends, explore the city that never sleeps! As summer starts to wind down and tourists start their journey back their respective motherlands, the scrambling begins as everyone tries to ensure that they get their full vacation experience. If NYC was your choice for vacation this year, then you have to make sure…

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photos taken just before tragedy struck

In these pivotal moments before tragedy struck, a single photograph was captured, providing a poignant snapshot of the final moments in these lives. Embark on a journey through history, exploring the images taken just before disaster struck. As these six courageous firefighters from Ladder Company 118 navigated their truck across the Brooklyn Bridge, they were…

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