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Significant portrait on show in Bradford gallery as part of tour that ends in LA
Telegraph & Argus
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June 11, 2025
Portrait of Mai, painted by the leading 18th-century artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, is currently wowing visitors to Cartwright Hall in Manningham. It is the painting’s first journey since it was saved for the nation in 2023, and will be on display in...
Book reviews: 'Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company' and 'Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin'
The Week Magazine
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June 10, 2025
'Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company' by Patrick McGee "Apple's massive investment in China is beginning to look like a Faustian bargain," said Alex Tapscott in the New York Post. The world's first $3 trillion publicly...
Stunning Scottish beach that’s like a ‘tropical untouched paradise’ named among best in the world
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
A SCOTTISH beach has been crowned as one of the best in the world, new research reveals. West Beach, in the Outer Hebrides, makes the top 25, alongside breathtaking locations including Australia's The Pass and Ao Maya in Thailand. 7 West Beach in...
7 Loneliest Places on Earth that You Can Visit
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Some trips are about getting away, not just from people but from the pace of things. Not everyone wants to be in the middle of a crowd. Sometimes, you just want space. The places in this list aren’t easy to reach. They take time, planning, and a...
The Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2025
Elle Decor
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July 7, 2025
The champagne has been popped, the last dance has been danced, and now comes the moment every newlywed dreams of: escaping somewhere utterly magical with the person you've just promised forever to. Whether you're the type who finds romance in...
Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Hospitality News Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...
It’s Alive! Iris Van Herpen’s Latest Innovation? A Dress Made From 125 Million Bioluminescent Algae
Vogue - New York
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July 6, 2025
As fittings were underway on Saturday, Van Herpen and her latest collaborator, Chris Bellamy, gave Vogue a preview of the creation. Like some kind of otherworldly specimen on display, the dress and pant ensemble hung inside a box carefully...
Let These Breathtaking SI Swimsuit Photos Plan Your Perfect Summer Getaway
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 7, 2025
With weeks into the official start of summer, you’re likely considering your options for vacation this warm-weather season. Whether it’s easier for you to travel south to the Central American islands or you’re looking for a much further getaway,...
9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...
A splendid new biography of Gauguin separates man from myth
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 6, 2025
For much of his life, Paul Gauguin railed against the deadening effects of bourgeois domesticity. But as Sue Prideaux writes in “Wild Thing,” her terrific new biography of the artist, for about a decade early in his career the self-proclaimed...
Is the world is on the brink of nuclear catastrophe? This expert thinks so
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 5, 2025
Fitz: Lights, camera, Kevin07! MP: Yes, and in parliament, the issues of concern to my Fremantle constituents tended to be the same things I was passionate about: that Australia should be a good global citizen, protect the environment, respect...
Couples Agree: This Is Royal Caribbean's Best Ship
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
Planning a cruise for two can sometimes be challenging, as couples often need to sift through dozens of ship options to find one that matches their travel style. While some ships are full to the brim with kid-friendly spaces, others can feel like...
Groundwater discharge found to alter coral reef ecosystems
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 1, 2025
Reading time: 3 minutesCoral reef from a lagoon reef in Moʻorea, French Polynesia (Photo credit: Nyssa Silbiger) Groundwater directly affects water chemistry in coral reefs and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a...
Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire edition
Asia Pacific Report
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July 4, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal Author David Robie and Little Island Press are about to publish next week a 40th anniversary edition of Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, a first-hand account...
Eyes of Fire’s new edition
Marshall Islands Journal
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July 3, 2025
Author David Robie and Little Island Press is about to publish a 40th anniversary edition of Eyes of Fire, a first-hand account of the relocation of the Rongelap people by Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior in 1985. Robie joined what turned out to be...
Kiwi Tom Francis skippers NZ boat Ultimate Lady to Blue Marlin World Cup victory
The New Zealand Herald
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July 6, 2025
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Outstanding Destinations That Will Ruin All Other Vacations for You (In the Best Way)
Travelbinger
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July 3, 2025
Some places change you. They don’t just give you a nice vacation, they reset your entire understanding of what travel can be. You return home with that dreamy, faraway look in your eyes, scrolling through your photos obsessively and boring...
James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...
Our family booked a dreamy beach vacation to Bora Bora. We were so disappointed that we flew somewhere else after 3 days.
Business Insider
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July 1, 2025
At first, our family's trip to Bora Bora felt like the ultimate tropical escape — there's nothing quite like relaxing in a beautiful overwater bungalow above crystal-clear water at a resort in French Polynesia. About three days into our vacation,...
Craving Paradise? These Are the 30 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
AOL
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The 30 Beautiful Beaches in the World Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a...