Cambodia Bans Tourists in Inappropriate Clothing From Angkor

Considering how easy it is to respect a country’s culture, it’s wild to think that in 2016, Cambodia’s Apsara authority has had to ban tourists wearing inappropriate clothing from Angkor. The remarkably beautiful and historically rich place calls for visitors to cover their arms (to the elbow) and legs (below the knees) as a mark of respect, but a recent wave of tourists have ignored …

Seven Highlights at World Exposition Milan 2015

From a metal beehive to an entire microclimate, our favorite exhibits at this year's huge event

This year’s theme at World Exposition Milan is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” Each one of the 140+ participating countries is aiming to show their nation’s present state of agriculture and advances in technology regarding transformation and production of food, as well as the science behind it. The Expo site (which covers approximately one million square meters) is located just outside of the city …

City Guides: Cape Town

Plan your visit to the 2014 World Design Capital with our tips for South Africa's Mother City

Cradled by a striking 360-degree panorama of a horseshoe-shaped mountain range and the sparkling sea, Cape Town is one of the most majestic metropolises on Earth. But the city’s magnetism goes beyond its obvious visual appeal, and this year South Africa’s Mother City is being internationally recognized for its forward-thinking inhabitants. Cape Town has been selected as the 2014 World Design Capital thanks to a …