Anne McCarthy

If you have trains on the brain, you’re not alone. This year is predicted to be big for rail travel. Once seen as a dated form of transportation by many travelers, train journeys have never been more appealing as people are eager to slow down, reduce their carbon footprint, and enjoy the scenery, whether from a first-class cabin or a coach car...

“It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this,” says the famous quote from the iconic game The Legend of Zelda. In life, it is dangerous to go it alone—and having a supportive community is critical, particularly for people experiencing mental health challenges...

While the past few years have been marked by striking styles like “cottage core” and “feral girl,” the next revolution of the Earth around the sun is anticipated to be simultaneously more colorful yet thoughtfully subdued...

‘Tis the season for fun and fancy winter parties! Paris is a fashion capital of the world, so you better dress the part when you’re going to a party or celebrating in the City of Light...

It may be cold and dreary outdoors, but things are bursting with life on the catwalks of Paris, and it gives even the darkest winter days a sense of hope and excitement. For the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture shows for spring/summer 2023...

Ahead of the London marathon this weekend, Anne McCarthy explores what motivates people to take up endurance running...

Thompson's Caribbean roots inspired the company’s colorful and sunny branding and tropical scents found in the products...

With chillier weather upon us, you may be thinking about new recipes to try in your slow cooker. There’s nothing quite like waiting hours for a moist, savory roast or a perfect cup of chili to simmer into deliciousness. With shorter daylight hours, nesting and being cozy at home is more vital than ever, and increased time inside may lead many people to ponder ways to freshen up their living spaces.
While we’re all familiar with slow cooking, the concept of slow decorating has gained serious t...

Sometimes, when describing my solo travel adventures, I fear I sound a bit like Gilderoy Lockhart. Harry Potter fans will remember this odious character from the second book; he remains one of the most loathed characters in the series for his pompousness and for telling tall tales of brushes with death around the world...

High blood pressure in young people may have a negative effect on their brains in midlife, research suggests, raising concerns that the stresses and sedentary lifestyles many have experienced during the pandemic could have a lifelong cognitive impact...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide and the third most common cancer in the United States. This condition occurs when cancerous cells begin to grow in the lungs...

In Paris, the new year kicks off with menswear and haute couture for Paris Fashion Week, and the runway offerings did not disappoint!...

As Liza Minelli sings in the 1972 film Cabaret: “Life is a cabaret!” And that’s especially true if you find yourself in Paris – a city bursting with life, beauty, and fun. Coincidentally, the Broadway version of the 1966 musical Cabaret is currently being performed in Paris at Lido2Paris...

At a time when many people are looking ahead to holiday gift-buying and expensive travel to visit family or go on vacation, some workers – particularly those in the tech sectors – are facing disappointing layoffs...

The festive season is in the air! Paris is sparkling from all angles, and we love it. Amid all the festive fun, gift shopping, and general merriment, many of you are also preparing to host family get-togethers or parties with friends...