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Q&A: Thai Hotelier Vorasit ?Wan? Issara

Since 2005, Vorasit Issara, known as Wan, has been the managing director of the family-owned and multi-award-winning Sri panwa, a luxury resort on the southeastern tip of Phuket. At only 32, and as one of the few Thai hoteliers in a region dominated by international brands, Wan brings a distinctive flair and sense of fun (sanook in Thai) to his managerial style. We caught up with Wan to talk about the little

10 Best New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2015

The UNESCO World Heritage Site program began in 1978 with just twelve sites; last week, UNESCO inscribed 24 new sites into the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,031. From 2,000-year-old structures in Israel to the stunningly modern Botanic Gardens in the heart of Singapore, the list spans the globe to include both cultural and natural properties. Of the 24 newcomers, we’ve highlighted ten of our favorites, all of

10 Best New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2015

The UNESCO World Heritage Site program began in 1978 with just twelve sites; last week, UNESCO inscribed 24 new sites into the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,031. From 2,000-year-old structures in Israel to the stunningly modern Botanic Gardens in the heart of Singapore, the list spans the globe to include both cultural and natural properties. Of the 24 newcomers, we’ve highlighted ten of our favorites, all of

10 Best New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2015

The UNESCO World Heritage Site program began in 1978 with just twelve sites; last week, UNESCO inscribed 24 new sites into the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,031. From 2,000-year-old structures in Israel to the stunningly modern Botanic Gardens in the heart of Singapore, the list spans the globe to include both cultural and natural properties. Of the 24 newcomers, we’ve highlighted ten of our favorites, all of

Ex-Apple staffers launch Moov Now, a fitness tracker that tells you how to get in shape

Today (July 16) Moov is launching its second fitness tracker, the Moov Now, which is capable of providing users with real-time feedback and insight into every workout. If you’re not interested in fitness beyond doing 10,000 steps per day, you may not want to read on. Those who are serious about tech and fitness, however, should lap this up. The Moov Now not only tracks activity and form – that

Ex-Apple staffers launch Moov Now, a fitness tracker that tells you how to get in shape

Today (July 16) Moov is launching its second fitness tracker, the Moov Now, which is capable of providing users with real-time feedback and insight into every workout. If you’re not interested in fitness beyond doing 10,000 steps per day, you may not want to read on. Those who are serious about tech and fitness, however, should lap this up. The Moov Now not only tracks activity and form – that

Ex-Apple staffers launch Moov Now, a fitness tracker that tells you how to get in shape

Today (July 16) Moov is launching its second fitness tracker, the Moov Now, which is capable of providing users with real-time feedback and insight into every workout. If you’re not interested in fitness beyond doing 10,000 steps per day, you may not want to read on. Those who are serious about tech and fitness, however, should lap this up. The Moov Now not only tracks activity and form – that

Marshall just announced a smartphone, its least rock 'n' roll move ever

Marshall, a company known best for its amplifiers, announced that its getting into the smartphone game. Its first phone, called London, is an Android Lollipop-powered device that is decidedly mid-range in terms of its specs, rocking only a 4.7-inch 720p IPS panel with a Snapdragon 410 SoC. But Marshall’s phone isn’t trying to be a major flagship player. Instead, it’s much more about providing a unique music playback experience to

Marshall just announced a smartphone, its least rock 'n' roll move ever

Marshall, a company known best for its amplifiers, announced that its getting into the smartphone game. Its first phone, called London, is an Android Lollipop-powered device that is decidedly mid-range in terms of its specs, rocking only a 4.7-inch 720p IPS panel with a Snapdragon 410 SoC. But Marshall’s phone isn’t trying to be a major flagship player. Instead, it’s much more about providing a unique music playback experience to

Marshall just announced a smartphone, its least rock 'n' roll move ever

Marshall, a company known best for its amplifiers, announced that its getting into the smartphone game. Its first phone, called London, is an Android Lollipop-powered device that is decidedly mid-range in terms of its specs, rocking only a 4.7-inch 720p IPS panel with a Snapdragon 410 SoC. But Marshall’s phone isn’t trying to be a major flagship player. Instead, it’s much more about providing a unique music playback experience to