In Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, centuries-old teahouses are experiencing an unexpected renaissance. Once humble gathering places for pensioners and mahjong players, they’re now attracting crowds of tourists, foodies, and social media influencers. Behind the viral fame is...
Casablanca has always been a city in flux. What began as the Amazigh settlement of Anfa was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1468, only to be rebuilt and renamed Casa Branca—“White House”—a few decades later. When an earthquake leveled...
Over the course of five months, my husband and I drove more than 10,000 miles across Mexico in our RV. While we loved every region we visited, Baja had a unique pull—a blend of isolation and discovery, simplicity and...
With its iconic spiky yuccas, otherworldly rock formations, and wide-open desert skies, Joshua Tree National Park is a bucket-list destination for hikers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a casual wanderer, the park’s trails offer a...
At a course where the world's best are being broken down one hole at a time, Sam Burns is playing the most liberating golf of his career. With a stunning second-round 65 at Oakmont Country Club, the 28-year-old Texan...
The second round of the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club was nothing short of a survival test. With its punishing rough, glassy greens, and pencil-thin fairways, the historic Pennsylvania course claimed several high-profile victims—including defending champion Bryson...
The 125th US Open Championship teed off Thursday at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, and the legendary course wasted no time living up to its fearsome reputation. Only ten players managed to break par in the opening round, while...
Fresh off the Materialists press tour, Dakota Johnson is once again redefining effortless beauty. Her luminous, sun-kissed glow has become a talking point just as much as her tousled fringe and ultra-chic wardrobe. But this time, the secret to...
In Materialists, Dakota Johnson’s effortlessly chic matchmaker Lucy may be pairing clients with millionaires, but her makeup bag holds a surprisingly budget-friendly secret. The internet is buzzing over one standout beauty detail: her soft, sculpted lip—achieved with a $20...
When writer Alex Holder chopped her long blonde locks in pursuit of pixie-cut perfection, she wasn’t prepared for the existential spiral that followed. A year into the grow-out process, she reflects on hair as identity, unwanted attention, and why...
