Valentine’s Day around the world: 10 ways to celebrate love
Born in ancient Rome and popularized in the Middle Ages, Valentine's Day has spread throughout the world. But make no mistake: this holiday isn't celebrated the same way everywhere—not even on February 14th! And as February 14th approaches, the world is preparing to celebrate Valentine's Day with rituals whose diversity...
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READING TIME: 2 minMarriott International sets up shop in Mauritania
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, a member of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of the Sheraton Nouakchott, marking Marriott International’s entry into a new territory: Mauritania. The Sheraton Nouakchott unveils the brand's modernized design concept in the heart of the Mauritanian capital.
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A 65 million Brazilian Carnival
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Pan Am, its grand return to the rhythm of techno
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At each port call of the ocean giants in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, or Recife, a veritable hive of ingenuity springs into action, transforming the flow of tourists into a vital source of income for local communities. These "small businesses," born...
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Celebrity River Cruises has just announced a commitment to 10 new ships, bringing its European fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. This announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel cutting for the Celebrity Compass, the company's first river cruise ship. This expansion will make Celebrity River...
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READING TIME: 3 minValentine’s Day around the world: 10 ways to celebrate love
Born in ancient Rome and popularized in the Middle Ages, Valentine's Day has spread throughout the world. But make no mistake: this holiday isn't celebrated the same way everywhere—not even on February 14th! And as February 14th approaches, the world is preparing to celebrate Valentine's Day with rituals whose diversity...
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The Aonishiki phenomenon (whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishyn) transcends the realm of sport: it touches the very soul of Japan. At just 21 years old, this Ukrainian giant is shaking up the established order and hierarchies, provoking a mixture of fascination and concern among sumo purists. A meteoric and...
READING TIME: 2 minWhy are the Chinese having fewer children ?
Faced with a demographic decline that has now entered its third consecutive year, the Chinese government is preparing to shock the public and impact their wallets with a radical measure: the end of the tax exemption on contraceptive products, effective January 1, 2026. By reintroducing condoms and contraceptive pills to...
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