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- Starbucks boldly debuts in coffee-mad Vietnam
- Best view in London: The Shard, EU's tallest building, opens to the public
- Myanmar's first literary festival kicks off in Yangon
- 4 super swell surf towns (even if you don't surf)
- Eat your way around the world without ever leaving London
| Starbucks boldly debuts in coffee-mad Vietnam Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:23 AM PST Can the roast duck wrap and the Asian Dolce Latte win Ho Chi Minh City's heart? Article Page Starbucks' brave foray into coffee-obsessed Vietnam has begun with the opening of its first store in the country, in southern Ho Chi Minh City. The two-story flagship cafe is in the capital's higher-end neighborhood, District 1. Among menu items, something called a Starbucks Asian Dolce Latte as well as locally flavored snacks like the Parisian Baguette and Roast Duck Wrap. Country: Editions: Vertical: Region: Nav: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0 |
| Best view in London: The Shard, EU's tallest building, opens to the public Posted: 31 Jan 2013 08:02 PM PST It's a first day sell out at London's 244-meter-high viewing platform Article Page
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the opening of the public viewing area of The Shard. Region: Cities: Country: Editions: Nav: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0 |
| Myanmar's first literary festival kicks off in Yangon Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:52 PM PST Led by Aung San Suu Kyi, the landmark event features dozens of local and international writers Article Page Another big first for Myanmar this weekend -- from February 1-3, Yangon is hosting the inaugural Irrawaddy Literary Festival, which will feature sessions by local and international writers. As recently as 2010, this event never would have been possible due to tight visa restrictions and the fact the festival's patron, Aung San Suu Kyi, was still under house arrest. Country: Groups: Editions: Vertical: Region: Nav: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0 |
| 4 super swell surf towns (even if you don't surf) Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:02 PM PST Big waves, lots of sun, fresh fish, chill beach bars. This is what we want in our surf towns and this is where we get it Article Page The recent video of Garret McNamara riding what could be a record-breaking wave has gotten brine-loving boarders the world over waxing up and paddling out. In a vicarious show of camaraderie, and to keep office depression at bay while the rest of the world has fun, we got involved in the only way we can: writing about places we'd rather be. Vertical: Nav: Editions: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0 |
| Eat your way around the world without ever leaving London Posted: 30 Jan 2013 06:21 AM PST Pancake breakfast, sushi lunch, spinach with feta and sumac dinner -- the city of empire is an empire of food Article Page Almost 40 percent of Londoners were born abroad. The capital is, and has been for centuries, the top destination for migrants who arrive on British shores. All that diversity makes for an incredible selection of food. Whatever the cuisine, chances are there's a restaurant in London that serves it. Don't believe it? Scan the list below and start making plans. Region: Groups: Cities: Country: Editions: Nav: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0 |
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