On the familiar black-box stage in front of a red velvet curtain, Stephen Ozoigbo begins his TEDx Talk with a story about his Nigerian roots, and ends with this climax: He had left Nigeria in troubled times, moving to the U.S. But a few years ago, Ozoigbo returned. He’s now a “re-pat,” his faith in […]
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Green With Envy: Lexus Giving Other Continents Far More Colorful LC 500s
The Lexus LC 500 is a phenomenal automobile, mainly because it has one of the best interiors I’ve ever plopped myself into, but you don’t see very many on the road. Lexus in on course to sell about 2,000 LCs this year in the United States, which isn’t bad for a vehicle that can be […]
Cruise news: Travel the world and all seven continents in 140 days
A cruise allows passengers to travel the world in style and comfort, experiencing breathtaking views from right outside their cabin door with everything needed for a luxurious holiday under one roof. Whether reaching far-flung corners of the globe or exploring waterways slightly closer to home, cruise lines are growing in popularity. In fact, there was […]
I’ve stayed in nearly 100 hostels on 4 continents — here are 9 red flags to look for before you unpack your suitcase
Mark Abadi/Business Insider A hostel can be a great place to stay on your travels. But it’s hard to choose a good hostel before you arrive. A traveler who’s stayed in nearly 100 hostels, and worked in one, explains how to tell if the hostel you chose is safe, clean, and a good place to […]
Watch the Four Continents figure skating championships
Click on the video player above Tuesday to watch live coverage from the Four Continents figure skating championships in Taipei City. Coverage begins with the ice dance short program at 8:30 p.m. ET , followed by the pairs short at 11:40 p.m. ET. The ladies short program begins our coverage on Wednesday at 3:45 a.m. ET, with the ice dance free skate set for 10:50 […]
Between two continents: Snorkeling in Iceland
Share this article What’s it like to snorkel between two tectonic plates in ice-cold Icelandic waters? One writer squeezes into a dry suit—and finds a whole new (in-between) world. At the water’s edge, the humiliation of being helped into a dry suit for what seems like hours suddenly feels like a worthwhile trade-off. This is […]
Canadian figure skaters crowd podium at Four Continents
Canadian figure skaters Gabrielle Daleman, Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford, Liubov Ilyushechkina and Dylan Moscovitch will all be going home with medals from the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Daleman skated to a silver medal in the ladies event, behind Mai Mihara of Japan and ahead of American Mirai Nagasu Canada’s Katelyn Osmond […]
Canada's Virtue, Moir lead after ice dance short at Four Continents
Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir continued to build on their incredible comeback season with another strong short program at the Four Continents in Pyeongchang, Korea on Wednesday. The duo led the pack with a score of 79.75. Americans Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani sit in second with 76.59 ahead of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who scored 74.67. […]
Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
Click on the video player below on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET to watch live coverage from the short dance at the ISU Four Continents Championships. Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look to build on their incredible comeback season which saw them capture the Grand Prix Final title. (Live at 9:00 pm ET) Championship Figure […]
Four Continents offers a sneak peek at 2018 Olympics
It’s a long way from Canada to Pyeongchang, Korea, the site of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. But there’s no doubt in my mind it will be worth the trip. The ISU Four Continents Championships — or, as I like to call the event this year, a figure skating fan’s dream — take place this week in the same […]