TOPLINE Uber, following its failed bid to merge with rival GrubHub, is now set to acquire food delivery service Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal that could be announced early on Monday, sources close to discussions told Bloomberg. AFP via Getty Images KEY FACTS Under the deal, Uber Eats will continue to be run
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Heading to Helsinki, Turku, or just Suomi in general? Here are travel and tourist tips for getting the most out of your Finnish vacation. We give you the do’s and especially the Don’ts of traveling in Finland. From cultural faux pas to food choices you should probably pass on and a bunch more fun travel
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Direction requests Requests for transit directions on Apple Maps are still nowhere near pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the navigation app. However, driving and walking direction requests have surged from their low points during the early stages of the outbreak. Travelers may be more inclined to driving and walking rather
Please note our writer visited Barcelona prior to the coronavirus pandemic Seductive boutiques with sun-dappled terraces and quiet nooks – on some days and with the right company it’s enough just to know there is a beguiling world outside, without needing to leave your hotel. Barcelona has you covered for alluring, cosy boltholes, and most
Miho Imada is the owner and brewmaster of the Imada Brewery in Hiroshima, which was founded in 1868. … [+] The Imada Shuzo Honten Human right movements are taking place all over the world to fix racial disparity. In Japan where racial issues are much less obvious than many other countries, gender inequality has been a
Please note our writer visited Barcelona prior to the coronavirus pandemic Spain is a welcoming country for families and culturally feels very inclusive for children – segregated eating, for example, is dimly viewed, and little ones stay up later than in other countries. But several hotels make concessions for the smaller ones in the party,
Focus on price: Travelers will soon pay up to 10% more at New York’s airports. Getty The three main airports serving the New York City area and beyond—John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty—will see prices in their retail stores and dining facilities rise by as much as 10% within weeks. This follows a decision
kate_sept2004 Pandemic first-aid kit You need seven things, according to Jeff Weinstein, a paramedic and medical operations supervisor for Global Rescue, which provides medical and crisis response service to travelers. It’s likely you already have three: masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Carry isopropyl alcohol wipes and use them to wipe down your phone. Major smartphone
Canada’s multicultural melting pot Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the world. Spending even a few days here makes it easy to see why. Cosmopolitan and cultured, fun and fun-loving, with an icing of unpredictability just to make things interesting, Toronto
As America celebrates its 244th birthday amidst some of the most unusual circumstances in American history, many traditions, such as fireworks and family barbecues, will be forsaken. But in an enduring celebration of one of the country’s favorite foods, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest was held on Saturday, and two
Jul. 3rd, 2020 Paradise is a cliché term bandied about when the natural landscape in front of the viewer is beyond any other descriptor. The South Island of New Zealand is such place of crisp fresh air, majestic snow-capped alpine mountains, emerald forests, and crystal-clear fjord lakes where to describe it as paradise could be
(CNN) — Face masks on flights have quickly become the norm as travelers tentatively return to the skies, but Qatar Airways has taken this a step further, announcing that its passengers will be required to wear a face shield — in addition to a face mask or face covering. The Middle East carrier says it
A modern, multicultural city between mountains, sea and skyscrapers Vancouver easily earns its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, surrounded by the sea and hugged by soaring mountains – reflected in seemingly endless gleaming glass skyscrapers. But it’s not just good looks that make Vancouver worth a second glance: there’s a dynamic
A few years back, one of my friends picked up an issue of a local magazine. You know, the kind that you find in dentists’ offices and in Jiffy Lube waiting rooms. Its cover story was about the surprising number of hot dog joints that are scattered throughout our mid-sized Southern city, and it gave
A woman wearing a face mask walks past a closed pub in Dulwich on June 24, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images As pubs and bars across England reopen on 4 July in what has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’, the commissioner of the Met Police, Dame Cressida Dick, has urged revellers to “be calm, be
(CNN) — Japan’s latest record-breaking bullet train doesn’t only run faster and smoother — it’s also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. The N700S — the ‘S’ stands for ‘Supreme’ — entered into service July 1 and serves the Tokaido Shinkansen line, which links Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station
swissmediavision The seemingly endless nationwide pandemic lockdown has resulted in a lot of pent-up travel demand. As the second major long holiday weekend of summer gets underway, people looking to celebrate Independence Day are getting in their cars and campers for road trips — deemed by many a safer bet than air or cruise travel.
(CNN) — Puerto Rico will have some stringent new rules for people traveling to the island amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced said she will sign an executive order that, among other things, will require visitors to provide a negative Covid-19 test result produced within 72 hours of arrival. “I want Puerto Ricans
Summer holidays have finally been given the go ahead – we want to hear your plans The Government has finally issued a list of countries that British holidaymakers can visit, giving the green light for holidays to go ahead this summer. The list of 59 destinations – including Greece, Spain and France – mean travellers from England