LifestyleThe train sails into the sea! Orient Express builds the world’s largest sailing yacht A 220-meter vessel with only 54 suites — Orient Express has brought its century-old train legend to the sea. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 22, 2026 3 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleThis time Starbucks isn’t opening a new store, it’s heading straight into the forest—and even the coffee grounds are going back to the earth From thinning timber and coffee grounds to young trees, linking stores and forests into a cycle. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 18, 2026 1 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleAfter the movie ends, it turns into a pink hotel! Spain’s century-old cinema reopens, and you can even stay in its dome A century-old cinema transformed into a boutique hotel with 81 guest rooms. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 18, 2026 3 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleKids now have their own Universal park too! Shrek’s swamp, Bikini Bottom, and Jurassic World all brought to life From rides and a sensory garden to the hotel, Universal Kids Resort is redesigned just for little ones By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 15, 2026 1 0 CommentsComments
FashionGigi Hadid returns to haute couture after 4 years: engulfed in black feathers as Balenciaga hides 3D tech in its gown Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first Balenciaga haute couture show blends shock-value finale looks with 3D body scans, ushering traditional craftsmanship into a new era. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 13, 2026 2 0 CommentsComments
FashionAre shoes starting to disappear? Transparent shoes are becoming this year’s most controversial fashion trend From Saint Laurent’s plastic Oxfords to Chanel’s barefoot sandals, toes are becoming part of the look. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 10, 2026 3 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleMalibu Barbie Café is real! The whole place turns into a 1970s pink beach Retro beach vibes, a Barbie Box photo spot, and themed dishes — walking in feels like stepping into Barbie’s California dream. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 10, 2026 3 0 CommentsComments
FashionFrance is even regulating influencer marketing: Shein and Temu ads could disappear from social media The amended bill targets ultra-fast fashion platforms, and each item could face fines of up to 10 euros in the future. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 6, 2026 2 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleToy Story 5 really opened as a café! Woody, Jessie, and the Little Green Men are all on the menu Limited to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Miyagi, with character dishes, photo spots, and merch all in one place. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 6, 2026 1 1 CommentsComments
LifestyleThe world’s largest Hello Kitty Café opens! Two floors of pink with desserts and afternoon tea all in one place Chicago’s newest dreamy landmark hides everything from bow-shaped waffles and limited merch to reservation-only afternoon tea inside. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 4, 2026 8 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleThe world’s only tatami Starbucks: At this Kyoto store, do you really have to take off your shoes before coffee? Tucked inside a century‑old machiya in Kyoto, you can even take off your shoes and sit on tatami upstairs for coffee. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 1, 2026 2 0 CommentsComments
LifestyleParisians heading to museums aren’t necessarily there for the exhibitions: free shelter from the 41°C heat wave Some venues have turned into the city’s air-conditioned shelters, while the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower closed early because of the heat. By Piyatat Hsu/Jul 1, 2026 3 0 CommentsComments
