Hong Kong pianist John Lee does justice to Rachmaninov and more despite dry acoustics
The marketing of classical music concerts has increasingly focused on the musician rather than the music, with the often ephemeral cult of personality perceived as more valuable than the notes they play, at least in drawing an audience. So, it was refreshing to hear the fine young musician John Lee play. After studying at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he is now a member of the faculty, Lee earned a master’s degree from the Royal College of Music in London with distinction and...
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Travel Is Already Expensive, So Here Are 27 Useful Travel Products That Are *Not*
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Meet influencer Wiwen Wang, who stars in The Weeknd’s ‘Hong Kong’ music video
The Weeknd debuted his unreleased single titled “Hong Kong” at Kai Tak Stadium during the first weekend of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour stop in the city on October 24. The musician sampled local singer and cultural icon Faye Wong’s 1993 song “Monsoon”, a track instantly recognisable to Cantopop listeners. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Evan Larsen, featuring influencer Wiwen Wang cruising through the city against the backdrop of its after-dark skyline. Wang also took...
Mozambique Sets Its Sights on UK Travellers as Tourism Grows Ahead of 2027
With foreign hotel guest numbers up 12.5% and the UK historically among its leading international markets, Mozambique is emerging as a compelling alternative for British travellers seeking more than the traditional African holiday.
Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
Demonstrations are expected to continue this weekend in Paris and other French cities. Some museums and tourist sites will be closed, and visitors should expect a strong police presence.
Some Alberta pharmacists say they’re having trouble getting enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines
This fall, unlike last year, the province is allowing pharmacists to give out COVID-19 shots. But some pharmacists say they are not getting full shipments of the doses they have ordered.
Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert
Mit diesem Beitrag halten wir Sie auf dem Laufenden, was Einreisebedingungen und angekündigte Änderungen in Sachen Visa und elektronische Einreiseanmeldungen angeht. The post Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert appeared first on Business Traveller.
REVEALED: The UK's most liveable cities - where you'll enjoy a better quality of life and more money in your pocket (while London disappoints)
Where in the UK can you enjoy the best quality of life without paying a fortune? The results are in - and some surprising cities are beating the big-name hotspots
From Airport to Rome’s City Center in 10 Minutes? ITA Airways and Archer Have a Plan
ITA Airways and Archer Aviation are exploring electric air taxi services connecting Italian airports with city centers, promising faster journeys aboard battery-powered aircraft, although certification and launch dates remain unresolved. The post From Airport to Rome’s City Center in 10 Minutes? ITA Airways and Archer Have a Plan appeared first on Business Traveller.
I've Always HATED Seafood, But I Finally Put On My Big Boy Pants And Gave It A Fair Chance. Here's My Brutally Honest Review
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Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline
Sports betting businesses in Ontario, Alberta and eventually Quebec could soon be limited by a Senate bill seeking to restrict sports betting ads across Canada based on findings of increased addiction and gambling-related harms and suicides in Ontario, which reached committee on Wednesday.
17 Travel Products That’ll Help Keep You Organized On Your Next Trip
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From Halloween to year-round bookings: the growing appeal of dark tourism
With the spooky season around the corner, ghost tours and Halloween experiences are set to take centre stage. But according to Bókun, a Tripadvisor company, growing interest in dark tourism is helping fuel demand for ghostly experiences year-round. To explore how rising global fascination with the supernatural is translating into year-round bookings, Bókun has shared insights from tour operators, alongside data revealing growing demand for people booking spooky tours on their own doorstep.