Mark Wahlberg is bringing his growing restaurant empire to one of Orange County’s most coveted waterfront addresses. The actor’s beloved Mexican restaurant chain, Flecha Cantina, is taking over the former Whaler restaurant space at 2800 West Coast Highway in Mariner’s Mile, according to online reports. It’s not just talk, though.…

As nicotine pouches take off in parts of corporate America – with some tech employers handing them out to workers to boost productivity – one startup is expanding its roster of celebrity investors in the hope of taking on deep-pocketed industry leaders like Zyn.  Sesh – which touts itself as…

Europe’s airports and airlines have issued an urgent appeal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) has reached a “critical point” and is causing severe disruption for millions of travellers during the peak summer season. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In an…

“She just lets out this blood-curdling scream.” A West Virginia teen had to be hospitalized after getting scalded by a squishy toy — akin to the viral mystery dumplings or NeeDoh cubes — that had been mistakenly left in a hot car. “We weren’t even a mile up the road,…

The fifth annual edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) is out now – and Europe has once again dominated the ranking. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Nine of the 10 strongest passports globally are European, with Singapore the only country to break into the top spots in 10th place, according to Global…

What does the perfect holiday itinerary look like to you? Sauntering through a museum or art gallery to discover a country’s heritage and culture, before sampling its local cuisine? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT What if your debit or credit card could unlock local experiences, recommendations and exclusive offers while you’re abroad? Well,…

Italy on Tuesday put on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting, panels from a tomb that it acquired for $17 million in the Culture Ministry’s buying spree of big-ticket pieces of the country’s cultural heritage. The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating…

For weeks, I’ve been irritating my coworkers at Euronews Travel towers by singing and humming snippets of the viral “Puerto Rico song”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT I’ve never been, but the earworm has shot the Caribbean archipelago to the top of my to-visit list, and I’m sure it’s the same for many.…

Some combos just make sense. Tomato soup and grilled cheese. Cookies and cream. Peanut butter and jelly. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A combination we hadn’t considered before is soft-serve sundaes and cocktails – but now we’ve heard NoMad Hilton Singapore is opening a spot offering just that, we’re 100% behind it. The…

Disneyland is rolling out one of its cheapest ticket deals in years, giving visitors a chance to experience the Happiest Place on Earth at a double-digit price tag. The theme park announced a new limited-time $59 evening ticket, offering guests access to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure for five…