Travel
Japan's Tourism Boom: The Weak Yen and the Overtourism Backlash
A record 36.8 million visitors and a currency stuck near 34-year lows have made Japan a bargain. Not everyone in Japan is thrilled about it.
Jan 22, 2025
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Kyoto in Autumn Colour: How the Season Moves Across the City and How to Beat the Crowds
The leaves turn from the hills in first and the city temples last. Plan around the colour front rather than a fixed date, go early, and know which routes and rail lines save you the most time.
Sep 16, 2026
Business
Oil Below $100 Still Leaves Central Banks With a Difficult Week
Energy prices have eased from their sharpest fears, but the Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan still face inflation signals pulling against softer growth.
Jul 28, 2026
Travel
The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Making Ancient History Part of a Green Future
Solar panels integrated into the Grand Egyptian Museum show how cultural landmarks can cut operating emissions without compromising architecture or visitor experience.
Aug 3, 2026
Travel
Where to Eat Vegan in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh and Jeddah
Cold-pressed juice bars, Armenian-Lebanese plant plates, and a vegan bakery in Ar Rawdah: how Riyadh and Jeddah are building a real vegan dining map.
Oct 2, 2025
Diving
Can You Get the Bends From Freediving? Yes, and Here Is How
The old assumption was that one breath cannot load enough nitrogen to matter. Repetitive deep dives with short surface intervals disprove it, and the divers it happens to are usually working, not competing.
Aug 12, 2026
