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Japan once again has the world’s most powerful passport for 2023, an honor the country has held for five years in a row. Japanese passport holders can visit 193 different destinations around the world visa-free, according to the Henley Passport Index. That is out of a total of 227 destinations around the globe. Mehroz Kapadia/Travel + Leisure South Korea and Singapore tied for second place on the list with the ability to visit 192 destinations either visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival....

This year we’re all about prioritizing comfort during our travels, and that begins and ends at the airport. Overnight or lengthy flights can hardly be described as the epitome of relaxation, but there are tools you can implement to improve your experience in the sky. Using a neck pillow on your flight isn’t exactly a novel idea, but the right one can make a world of difference in your travels....

Back in 2016, South Korea–born Kay Heritage — a Savannah resident of three decades — opened a wood-fired-pizza truck with her 20-year-old daughter, Anna. “The world of pizza is so male-dominated, and there I was, this Asian middle-aged mom learning how to make Neapolitan-style pies,” Heritage told me with a laugh. “But it had always been my dream to get into the food business.” Dreaming big has paid off. The success of Big Bon led to the opening last year of Big Bon Bodega, a brick-and-mortar deli and market serving Montreal-style bagels by day (also from the wood oven) and Heritage’s signature pizza by night....

While Italy is one of the most popular European countries to visit, it’s also a fantastic destination to call home. With a wealth of historic and cultural landmarks (including a whopping 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites), picture-perfect small towns, cosmopolitan cities, gorgeous beaches, towering mountains, and world-famous cuisine, the Bel Paese is a dream for expats seeking top-notch recreation. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images But Italy also offers a fantastic quality of life....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. One, two, three — then you trip over the jump rope, disrupting your cardio. Jumping rope can be a great way to get your blood pumping and heart-rate up — it doesn’t require a trip to the gym, it costs much, much less than a Peloton and doesn’t take up any space....

A collection of wellies standing guard in the lobby. Fireplaces flanked by stacks of logs, flames fending off the inevitable evening chill. The perpetual possibility of a cup of tea and something sweet any time of the day. English countryside hotels have a unique blend of upscale comfort and wholesome relaxation — perfectly complemented by Barbour jackets, a touch of tweed, and a good pair of walking boots. While more rustic accommodations (country inns, pubs, and Airbnbs) are always an option, travelers looking for luxury experiences among Great Britain’s rolling green hills have a variety of high-end hotels to choose from....

The warm weather is finally here and we want to be outside as much as possible. That’s why we think having an outdoor oasis in the comfort of your backyard is ideal. It’s a way to get the kids off the games, relax without having to go anywhere, and makes being at home feel that much more special. Costco has quickly become our go-to for backyard products — like Pendelton outdoor blankets, outdoor LED string lights, and even outdoor cooking pits — and we can’t wait to get our hands on their latest: a beautiful (and huge) planter full of succulents that’s a total show stopper....

Plants always brighten up any space — a nice assortment of plants can just make a room feel so much more welcoming, and depending on the type you get, can even improve the air quality in any room. We’re always on the lookout for chic plants and planters, whether real or faux, and Costco is one of our favorite places to score incredible deals on greenery, be it a lavender bush, an avocado tree, or a hanging flower basket....

Elizabeth Banks is turning up the heat this summer with a show-stopping, untouched video of herself living her best life by the pool. On Aug 4, Banks uploaded a cheeky video of herself going from the airport in her casual ensemble to lounging by the pool in a cherry-printed bikini. She posted it with the caption, “Next stop…🇬🇷.” A post shared by Elizabeth Banks (@elizabethbanks) She’s literally glowing in this fun patterned bikini, and we love the fact that it’s unedited or untouched....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re just starting out learning how to cook seafood, it can be kind of a challenge to come up with something other than fish with olive oil or butter with lemon wedges and maybe some fresh herbs. That’s a totally delicious meal, no doubt, but if you’re ready to start branching out, Giada De Laurentiis has got the recipe for you....

If Tom Brady’s second retirement announcement didn’t already give fans the clue, sources close to the athlete are telling everyone he and his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, are doing just fine behind the scenes. Not only did her put several photos of her in his Instagram post, but she also reportedly helped him come to the difficult decision to say goodbye to his NFL days for good. A Brady insider, who described the former couple’s relationship as “cordial,” told Us Weekly that when it came time to figure out whether to return for the 2023-2024 season, Brady leaned heavily on the supermodel....

The allure of the Amalfi Coast has drawn people to the Italian region for millennia. Its dramatic landscapes and idyllic weather enticed ancient Roman nobles to build their villas there several centuries ago, a high-end real estate trend that has never faded. Today, the mountains and cliffs remain dotted with breathtaking historic houses perched above the crystalline waters, making the coastline one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Its fragile cultural landscape — churches, gardens, vineyards, and towns — is divided into 16 municipalities and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site....

Longtime Hollywood power couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are as in love as ever and their most recent post proves it! On Nov 30, the Les Misérables star celebrated his wife of 26 years on her 67th birthday with a cute selfie of the two on Instagram. “Happy birthday to my extraordinary wife,” Jackman wrote in the caption. “This is the 28th time I’ve celebrated this day with you.” The sweet caption continued, “You’ve taught me many things, including how to celebrate....

The holidays can be a stressful time for any family and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner may have a bit of the blues right now. They attended a yacht party in Miami recently and the air around the normally affectionate couple was apparently a bit chilly. A Page Six source described them as “cold” around each other and they spent little time interacting with each other. “They stood in the same group, but almost as acquaintances,” the insider noted....

One of the best celebrity friendships — both on and off-screen — is unequivocally between Friends alum Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston. From touching interviews to social media posts, we can never get enough of the two. Recently, they dropped a sweet mini-homage to the show on Instagram. On April 19, Aniston and Cox posted a one-second video-selfie hybrid of the two smiling, rocking new shirts. They posted it with the caption, “friends forever ❤️link in bio 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻 @americares @ebmrf....

It was a white Christmas for Kate Hudson, fiancé Danny Fujikawa, and their daughter, Rani Rose, 3! The actress shared an adorable photo to Instagram today of the family of three, all bundled up in the snow in front of a log cabin, where they’ve been celebrating the holidays in Aspen, Colorado. A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) The photo features Hudson in a matching rainbow sweater and beanie, Fujikawa in a green beanie, and Rani in a colorful snowsuit with a fuzzy purple beanie on her head....

Is there another baby in the cards for Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom? The singer was asked that big question by E! News at the American Idol red carpet on Monday. She had a straightforward answer. “I’m in Vegas, and I can’t do that show with anything in my belly,” Perry explained, referring to her Las Vegas residency. “Especially a human.” So, that’s not a firm no but more of a “we’ll see…”...

This year, we’re committed to treating ourselves to all the good things we deserve. Though we currently can’t go to most restaurants for an extravagant brunch (nor should we per CDC guidelines) that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare a five-star worthy meal in its place, or at least try to. We finally reached 2021, and we should by all means celebrate that. Instead of your trusty brunch recipes you currently make, why not spice things up with a new dish that’s sophisticated and delicious?...

On an episode of Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast, a lot of people seemed to miss the one detail Mindy Kaling revealed about her and B.J. Novak’s relationship when it comes to her children Katherine “Kit” Swati, 4, and, Spencer Avu, 2. In the podcast episode, Kaling said that Novak isn’t afraid to give her advice, and she’s open to taking it when it comes to developing healthy habits with her children....

While some of us were lighting sparklers and grilling hot dogs, Oprah Winfrey took things to a whole other level on the Fourth of July. Instead of just a celebration of Independence Day, the talk show host turned it into “Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day” in honor of her ailing dad. With BFF Gayle King filming the moment for Instagram, Oprah explained why she threw such a sweet surprise for her father....