Ski in the Alps in the morning and swim in the Med in the afternoon! Our travel expert's ultimate guide to Slovenia, one of Europe's best-kept secrets
Slovenia, the size of Wales, used to market itself as the 'sunny side of the Alps', a microcosm that offers a taste of Alpine grandeur along with the swagger of the Mediterranean.
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The Independent
7 hours ago
- The Independent
Inside the dining venues opening on Oceania's latest culinary-focused cruise ship
An onboard creperie and a pan-Asian restaurant are among the dining venues on Oceania Cruises' s latest ship, ahead of its debut voyage this week. The luxury, culinary-focused vessel, Oceania Allura, was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa and is Oceania's eighth boutique ship. The 1,200-capacity vessel is the sister ship to Oceania Vista, which launched in May 2023. The ship's debut sailing is from Trieste to Athens on 18 July, with prices from £2,409 per person. Its inaugural season includes 26 voyages that span 92 destinations including the Mediterranean, New York, the Caribbean, Canada and New England. Passengers will get the chance to try more than 270 new recipes across the ship's 12 dining venues. Here are the new features that guests can expect on board. Party time A new Blue Horizons Party is making its debut on Oceania Allura and will be rolled out across the fleet. Inspired by the elegance of a private yacht soiree, guests are invited to dress in hues of blue, from teal to French navy, as they sip signature cocktails, enjoy live music, and mingle with fellow travellers. The Creperie Oceania is featuring a creperie on one of its ships for the first time. The menu includes 20 options, including the French classic crepe Suzette, in addition to Bruxelles waffles with fresh banana, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream. Guests can also customise a sweet treat to their own specifications. Jacques The upmarket cruise line's signature French restaurant, Jacques, has returned for Allura. It is named after legendary chef and the brand's first culinary directorJacques Pépin. The venue features refreshed menus that reflect a refined take on French classics such as duck a l'orange, served with Grand Marnier. Passengers can also try experimental dishes such as tableside preparation of hand-cut beef tartare. Red Ginger A dozen Japanese-Peruvian dishes have joined the expansive menu at Oceania Cruises's popular pan-Asian restaurant Red Ginger. Known as Nikkei cuisine – derived from when Japanese immigrants settled in Peru in the 19th century – the menu items celebrate the best of fusion cuisine. Dishes include tuna ceviche with leche de tigre, a braised short rib with lomo saltado and crispy soft-shell crab tempura in bao buns. The Grand Dining Room New dishes curated by resident culinary directors, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, will be on offer in the Grand Dining room. This includes more than 30 additions to the breakfast menu, with a signature eggs Benedict section offering guests variations on the brunch favourite. Wine pairing lunch Oceania Allura will introduce a new Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon, pairing each glass with dishes that highlight the wines' unique character. Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises, said: 'Oceania Allura is our most innovative and luxurious ship to date. She represents our bold vision for an entirely new generation of luxury travel experiences. 'As always, at the heart of this beautiful ship is an extraordinary crew dedicated to providing exceptional cuisine, personalised, intuitive service and immersive enrichment opportunities for our guests.'
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
See how Kylie Jenner, 27, brazenly copies her idol Jennifer Lopez, 55, while in Greece
Kylie Jenner brazenly copied one of her Hollywood idols - Jennifer Lopez - while on a luxury vacation on a yacht in Greece last week. The 27-year-old reality TV star added something to her look that she usually doesn't have on. The Kylie Cosmetics founder wore a gold anklet on her one of her ankles, a thing Lopez has been doing for decades. And Jenner also added large hoop earrings in gold, which is one of JLo's signature moves. Lopez is a longtime friend of the Kardashian family as she is pals with Kim and Khloe. And she has also attended Kris Jenner 's Christmas Eve party in Hidden Hills, California. The girlfriend of Timothee Chalamet had on a sleeveless ivory gown with a slit up the front and added strappy black heels. She was heading out to dinner on shore with her best pal, Stassie Karanikolaou, aka as Stassie Baby. Kylie did not mention Lopez in her caption but instead kept her wording extremely brief. 'Greeeece,' the mom of two captioned her update. Most of the pinup shots were of Kylie in bikinis. In the first image, The Kardashians star wore a tiny yellow and black Chanel string bikini as she sat on her knees on the yacht. Kylie tipped her head to one side in the shot and looked like she was rolling her eyes. In another snap, the reality TV star showered off as she climbed back onto the boat after a swim in the sea. In another photo, Kylie poured herself into a tiny leopard print bikini that highlighted her toned figure. Kylie turned up the heat with a photo of herself leaning against the railing of the yacht in a skin tight, curve hugging white dress. Other photos in the group included a shot of five women's feet in flip flops, a photo of her pink Chanel tote bag and a bunch of nature shots. Khloé Kardashian commented on her sister's post: 'Are you ever coming home?' A fan also mentioned seeing her on the yacht, writing, 'We saw your yacht in paxos!!! We drove past on a boat. hope ur having the best time.' A bunch of other fans commented along the lines of 'Oh girl your life is so fun' and 'what a life.' And many others complimented her beauty with comments such as 'How is someone this perfect' and 'sun-kissed beauty ❤️.' Kylie's trip to Greece comes after she introduced her collaboration with Frankie's Bikinis. The new swimwear collaboration is called Cloud Cups by Frankies Bikinis x KHY. 'I've always loved Frankies Bikinis, and I'm so excited to partner with them to create this collection – with incredibly flattering silhouettes in super soft material, these are the perfect pieces for summer,' Kylie told in a statement. 'We've incorporated so many fun prints – from polka dots to leopard – and the styles are so comfortable, it feels like they float on your skin while lifting and sculpting. 'One of my favorite pieces is the Heavenly Satin top – the lace detail is so sweet, and it showcases the vintage aesthetic that this collection is all about.' 'Designing this collection with Kylie felt so natural, like two girls dreaming up their perfect swim drawer,' said Aiello, founder of Frankies Bikinis. 'We wanted each piece to lift, shape, and sculpt while wrapping the body in delicate support.' With six bikini top styles, bottoms that range from classic strings to fuller-coverage, and sun dresses and separates, Frankies Bikinis x KHY offers styles for every aesthetic. Beyond swim, Frankies Bikinis x KHY expands into limited edition mini dresses and easy separates. 'KHY aims to redefine the modern wardrobe by offering edited collections that seamlessly blends luxury with everyday style, spanning a diverse range of categories and styles. 'By collaborating with iconic brands and global designers, we hope that KHY will be a platform that delivers access to incredible fashion for everyone,' the company said in a statement. Frankies Bikinis is a female-led lifestyle brand recognized for its on-trend designs, innovative fabrics, and a commitment to crafting styles that make women feel more confident. Founded by mother-daughter duo Mimi and Francesca Aiello in their Malibu home in 2012, the brand has since grown into an internationally recognized company.
Coin Geek
8 hours ago
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South Africa intensifies digitalization ahead of G20 Summit
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In November, South Africa will host the world's most powerful leaders at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, marking the first time the meeting has been held in Africa. As the summit approaches, the South African government is intensifying its push for an inclusive digital economy amid calls from African leaders to champion the continent's cause. In its most recent initiative, South Africa launched the G20 Tourism Hackathon, tasking local innovators with solving prevailing tourism challenges using technology. The three-day event focused on climate-resilient tourism and using the latest tech to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the sector. Tourism is one of South Africa's biggest industries, accounting for 9% of its $418 billion gross domestic product (GDP) last year and employing over 11% of the workforce. The country ranked fourth behind Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco, with nine million visitors, who brought in over $7 billion. The hackathon winners will present their ideas at the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting in September. Beyond the hackathon, the government launched the G20 Tourism Community Outreach in the Northern Cape, its largest province by land area. The initiative forms part of the country's commitment to the four G20 tourism pillars: improved connectivity, financial access, building resilience, and SME innovation. It provides a platform for local businesses to interact with G20 experts, policymakers, and delegates. The G20 has promoted tourism as one of the key pillars of change, from promoting cultural exchange to employing millions of people. Tourism is also billed as one of the best ways to address environmental challenges as it creates economic incentives to protect nature and directly supports conservation through the revenue it generates. Beyond tourism, African leaders have called South Africa to utilize its G20 presidency to push for the continent's digital transformation. Some, like the African Director at the Gates Foundation, Paulin Basinga, say this presidency needs to result in significant gains in advancing Africa's digital public infrastructure. Rennie Naidoo, a professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, says South Africa's leadership 'is a rare opportunity for Africa and other emerging economies to shape the next chapter of the digital age on their own terms.' Emerging economies have long been spectators in the tech world, with all the solutions being developed by, and disproportionately favoring, the developed economies. Even with artificial intelligence (AI), the United Nations says over 120 countries have been left out of the conversation. The agency says that only a few countries will benefit from the $4.8 trillion AI economy, and that the tech could further widen disparities for the Global South. Morocco partners UNDP to accelerate digital transformation In North Africa, Morocco has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to advance inclusive digital transformation in the country and in other Arab States. Under the agreement, the two will promote the responsible use of AI, advance digital public services, and develop regulatory frameworks that foster digital transformation in the country. The two partners view digital transformation as a 'powerful enabler of sustainable development and regional integration,' commented Marina Walter, the UNDP's deputy director for Arab States. 'Morocco is demonstrating great leadership not only in advancing its national digital agenda but also towards helping to shape a collaborative, future-oriented digital ecosystem across the Arab States and African regions—one that is inclusive, resilient, and capable of delivering real impact,' she added. According to the UN, Internet penetration in Africa has increased from 25% in 2019 to 38% in 2024. In Arab States, it has jumped from 29% in 2012 to 70%. However, despite the increased penetration, its impact is uneven, with most countries facing systemic challenges that limit the benefits for the people. This includes poor and fragmented infrastructure; in AI, for instance, only 5% of the continent's talent has access to the computational power it needs to build applications effectively. Additionally, 80% of the continent's data is stored offshore. The new agreement was signed on the sidelines of the inaugural National Forum on Artificial Intelligence, which brought together Moroccan government officials, innovators, and global experts to discuss the future of AI. Watch: Boosting financial inclusion in Africa with BSV blockchain title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="">
