We visited the 'McDonald's of the Philippines,' which serves spaghetti and...
A Filipino fast-food behemoth is gearing up to take over the US. It seems there's a Jollibee on every corner in the Philippines — in fact, it's one of the few chains that has successfully maintained...
View ArticleNorth Korea may finally be embracing a more consumer-friendly culture —...
Tensions between North Korea and the US continue to rise, and the US State Department's ban on travel to North Korea is being implemented this weekend. Still, there are signs that cultural changes are...
View Article12 stunning train rides you should take before you die
Whether you're writing the great American novel or taking a romantic getaway, a scenic train ride is one of the best ways to get around.The August/September issue of National Geographic Traveler rounds...
View Article23 incredible photos by daredevil Instagrammers who risked their lives to get...
Everyone wants to get a lot of "likes" when they post a picture to Instagram.Some Instagrammers, however, go to extremes in order to get them.Keep scrolling to see some of the craziest, most...
View ArticleInside the New York City offices of $45 billion hedge-fund firm Two Sigma
What do you picture when you imagine a hedge-fund office? A noisy trading floor full of hedge-fund guys in fleece vests?Two Sigma, a $45 billion hedge-fund firm that uses advanced technologies to find...
View ArticleStunning photos of Hong Kong high-rises from below reveal the hidden beauty...
There are roughly 1,500 skyscrapers dotting the Hong Kong skyline, but few have been seen quite like this.In 2013, Australian-born photographer Peter Stewart set out to capture the city's residential...
View ArticleSaks Fifth Avenue unveiled an experiment to defy the retail apocalypse with a...
Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store in Manhattan has become, at least temporarily, a wellness paradise.The store has dedicated an entire floor to athleisure-focused shops and offerings like workout...
View ArticleTexans who fled during Hurricane Harvey are returning home for the first time...
More than one million people have been displaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to estimates reported by Reuters. The storm is shaping up to be one of the costliest disasters in US...
View ArticleI stayed at a hostel in New York City and saw why it's better than a hotel
When it comes to travel in the US, expenses can easily add up. And of those expenses, lodging tends to be the most burdensome. Unless you want to sleep in a less-than-reputable hotel, vacationers in...
View ArticleAerial photos of abandoned developments show what happens when cities grow...
Cities don't usually pop up out of nowhere. For centuries, urban areas grew in incremental steps as populations blossomed and the economic climate steadily got better. That's changing.Speculative...
View ArticleInside the $280-a-head San Francisco restaurant that has two tables, 14...
Lazy Bear is not your average restaurant. You sit where you're told, eat what's put in front of you, and make polite conversation with strangers throughout the meal.And for a seat at San Francisco's...
View Article31 beautiful vintage photos show what New York City looked like in the 1940s
Amateur photographer Charles W. Cushman traveled extensively in the US and abroad from 1938 to 1969, capturing beautiful portraits of everyday life. His archive has been donated to and maintained by...
View ArticleWe went to Athleta and saw why the brand is one of Gap's secret weapons (GPS)
Athleta is about to expand across America in a big way.Gap Inc. announced earlier this week that it will be opening around 270 Athleta and Old Navy stores in the next three years, while closing 200 Gap...
View ArticlePhotos show how different family meals look in busy homes across America
Studies have repeatedly shown the benefits of having a set family meal time every day. Research has shown that the benefits are especially pronounced in children, who often show higher achievement...
View ArticleMy favorite place to eat in Manhattan is a Cambodian sandwich shop that's...
Starting a business is tough — even more so in New York City. But Cambodian sandwich shop Num Pang has managed to thrive and expand beyond. The restaurant, started in 2009 by college friends Ratha...
View ArticleEerie photos show a neighborhood of abandoned million-dollar McMansions
In June 2013, heavy rains led to a flood in the Canadian province of Alberta, causing an estimated 6 billion Canadian dollars ($4.3 billion) in property damage.One of the hardest-hit areas was the town...
View Article27 of the strangest world records ever attempted
People will do some pretty crazy things to get in the record books. Though some world-record holders are physical anomalies — like the world's tallest person, or the shortest— the Guinness Book of...
View ArticleThis exclusive men's clothing store serves up bespoke suits and cocktails and...
Wingtip Club is an unusual store for an elite clientele.Founded in 2002, the menswear store based in San Francisco comes with its own clubhouse, complete with a wine cave, barber shop, cocktail bar,...
View ArticleInside the extravagant wedding of a Russian real estate heir and a social...
This past weekend, Karen Karapetyan — son of Russian real estate mogul and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan — married social media star Lilit in a glamorous wedding at the Armenian Apostolic Church in...
View ArticleHow the 'Rich Parents of Instagram' spoil their kids and spend their fortunes
The INSIDER Summary:"Rich Parents of Instagram" has over 60,000 followers.The account shows the fabulous lives of wealthy parents and their kids.But children are conspicuously missing from many of the...
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