Change of scenery: Patrick Chan rejuvenated by move to Vancouver

Days after missing the Skate Canada International podium for the first time in eight years, and with only a few months left of his competitive career, Patrick Chan felt stuck. He craved a change of scenery, and a better sense of balance. So he headed west, where he travelled for a couple of weeks before […]

Don’t say cheese! Swiss village bans photos of scenery to avoid upsetting people who can’t visit

A Swiss village has banned taking photos of its picturesque landscape, saying people who can’t visit might feel “unhappy” when viewing them online. Social media users have snapped back, with some saying the village should be relocated to North Korea. Authorities in the village of Bergün/Bravuogn, which has a German/Romansh double name, made their decision […]