What to know and how to avoid crowds in Rome this year
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]
How to get to Komodo Island? Jetstar Asia to fly from Singapore
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is […]
When is the next bank holiday? Full list of 2025 bank holidays
2024 isn’t over just yet, but many of us are already looking at the year ahead and planning when to take some well-deserved time off work. To maximise relaxation time, it’s become commonplace for workers to book their annual leave around bank holidays. In 2025, there are eight scheduled bank holidays in total. If you […]
How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends
Influencer Tim Abbott’s days are spent presenting, podcasting, and creating content for Instagram and TikTok. So taking what Tim calls “annual leave” from social media is an important part of how he unwinds. We share some tips from the Gadigal Country/Sydney-based creator, along with several other people we have spoken to as part of our […]
How to relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday by doing less
NEW YORK (AP) — We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout. So here’s a reminder about how to banish your inner perfectionist and truly enjoy the holiday season: “It really helps to let go of some of the ‘shoulds’,” says […]
How to Make Your Holidays as Waste-Free as Possible: DIY Tips and Advice
For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it. It’s a rustic look that will hold up even if you wrap things well in advance. Alternatively, slip in something less hardy, like flowers or berries, […]
How To Prevent Clashing Parenting Styles From Ruining The Holidays
At holiday celebrations, adults and children tend to congregate in the same spaces. Where there are parents and children commingling, parenting styles inevitably come out on full display — especially when parents have to manage their child in an environment that may be more chaotic, exciting and stimulating than their day-to-day. All this can breed […]
How to minimize potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries – NBC4 Washington
A child’s toy led to tragic results for a D.C. family last year. In January 2023, India Smith showed News4 what was left of her Southeast home after the lithium-ion battery in her son’s hoverboard blew up. “It was like a pop, pop, pop, pop and then boom, boom, boom, boom,” she said. Now with […]
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun. Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family […]
How to get a free reusable cup today – NBC Chicago
“Red Cup Day,” a favorite Starbucks holiday tradition that offers customers free reusable cups, takes place this week — but there’s a catch. The coffee giant’s popular “Red Cup Day” for 2024 takes place Thursday, according to the company. On Red Cup Day, the chain will offer customers reusable holiday cups for free with the […]