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Check out these whirlwind tours.
Ready to take a quick trip? We’ve got you covered. The question is, are you in the mood for izakaya pubs and fish markets in Tokyo, live music, art and voodoo in New Orleans, fashion, history and museums in Paris, beaches, celebrities and contemporary art in LA or tacos, anthropology and Mexican culture in CDMX? If you’re ready to do some serious adventuring in a relatively short time span, these itineraries will get you well-acquainted with these cities in no...

Soak up the sun with these tales of travel and self discovery.
Travel is back and you can expect long lines at airports for check-in and security, especially if you’re checking luggage. If you’re ready for some good beach-reads that have a travel or worldly spin, look no further! In order to help you pass the time while waiting in line…and then soaking up those rays of sun this summer, here are some of our top picks that will keep you turning the page. For even more suggestions, explore all o...

On the hunt for the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation.
If you’ll be traveling with kids this summer, you’re probably looking for a mixture of fun activities to keep the little ones busy during the day and ways to relax for the adults at night. While this can be a tough balance to strike, we think these destinations are just the ticket for both family fun and big-kid relaxation.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
If you want to dive into a breathtaking, natural setting this summer, look no furt...

From Imperial China to the Boston Tea Party, here’s how tea has become a part of the cultural fabric of countries around the globe.
From the origins of tea in China and India to becoming a defining characteristic of British life and igniting the American Revolution, tea has a very special place in history. Indeed, not many consumable goods have changed the course of a country’s history or come to define its culture. To pay homage to this brilliant beverage, let’s take a closer look at where i...

Seeking out the perfect balance of old and new in this historical must-see.
There’s a reason Athens is so popular. Not only is it a great jumping-off point for further travel around Greece, it has its own charm and treasure trove of gems to offer any type of traveler. From the must-see historical sites to the new shopping districts and hip neighborhoods springing up all over the city, here are our top tips for your next trip to the Greek capital.
Accommodations
For a bit of old-school charm, ...

Ready to try out something new in the kitchen? Add a pinch of one of these spices to your next meal and be transported.
Spices can tell you a lot about a country. Is it adventurous? Is it well-rounded? Is it not afraid of a little heat? Does it take risks? Is it robust in its taste bud proclamations? Or does it prefer to play it safe in its culinary endeavors?
Here are a few countries whose cuisine is almost synonymous with the main spices used. In fact, it’s hard to imagine what these countr...

This gritty, trendy, international European hub is full of culture and history—and hard to define.
Of all the major European cities, Berlin is probably the hardest to pin down. While you probably have a clear idea in your head when you hear ‘Paris,’ ‘Barcelona,’ or ‘Rome,’ when someone says Berlin, a plethora of images may come to mind. And that’s normal—even native Berliners or those who’ve lived in the city for years can have difficulty finding the words to define the German capital: gritty...

The most magical part of the season you can find in almost every country
Christmas markets embody everything that’s good and delightful about this festive time of year. Enjoying outdoor, wintery activities while sipping on warming drinks, trying local fare, and purchasing some one-of-a-kind artisanal gifts truly puts the magic in the season.
These markets originated in the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe as well as many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire, including m...

Businesses have various options when it comes to pricing strategies, but not all are ideal — especially in this post-COVID era of inflation and supply chain issues.

Penetration pricing is one that people may default to in this current economy, but it may not be the best strategy. Here’s why — including the pros and the cons.

What is Penetration Pricing?

Penetration pricing is a marketing strategy in which a company’s new products or services are offered at a lower price during their initial o...

“I know how traumatizing Ebola is because I went through it and survived.”
Pandemics—like the one we’re in the midst of now—can spur uncertainty, but they’re not unbeatable. Time and again our communities have shown solidarity and women in medicine have put themselves on the front lines in order to combat the spread of illness. We’re sharing the stories of some of these women to lift us all up.
The Western African Ebola virus epidemic that spanned from 2013 to 2016 was the most widespread out...

“The world needs millions more nurses.”
Pandemics—like the one we’re in the midst of now—can spur uncertainty, but they’re not unbeatable. Time and again our communities have shown solidarity and women in medicine have put themselves on the front lines in order to combat the spread of illness. We’re sharing the stories of some of these women to lift us all up.
2020 is the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife.” As nurses account for more than half of all the world’s health workers, and 91% of nurses...

“With eager determination we entered the ranks.”
Pandemics—like the one we’re in the midst of now—can spur uncertainty, but they’re not unbeatable. Time and again our communities have shown solidarity and women in medicine have put themselves on the front lines in order to combat the spread of illness. We’re sharing the stories of some of these women to lift us all up.
The 1918 influenza pandemic, commonly known as the Spanish Flu, is estimated to have infected 500 million people, or one thir...

“Learn to listen with your fingers.”
Welcome to our Lesser-Known Women Who Made Medical History series. During the following months, we’ll be taking a look at a few lesser-known female doctors who made an impact on the medical world.
Helen B. Taussig was not only known as one of the developers of the "blue baby" operation, she was also a champion of women in medicine, working her way up the ranks at Johns Hopkins and eventually becoming the school of medicine’s second female professor.
Dr. Ta...

“I am at once a physician, a citizen and a woman.”
Welcome to our Lesser-Known Women Who Made Medical History series. During the following months, we’ll be taking a look at a few women who made an impact on the medical world.
Mildred Fay Jefferson, PhD, was the first African American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School in 1951. Jefferson was known as a notable surgeon, speaker, and right-to-life activist.
Born in rural Pittsburg, Texas in 1926, Mildred Jefferson was the only child o...

The first woman dean at both M.I.T. and Harvard Medical School
Alma Dea Morani awardee Carola B. Eisenberg, MD, passed away on March 11, 2021, at the age of 103.
Dr. Eisenberg, who was the 2002 recipient of the Alma Dea Morani Renaissance Woman Award, received her MD from the University of Buenos Aires in 1944, after which she completed a fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She served as Dean of Students at both Harvard Medical School and M.I.T.—the first woman to do so ...