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Mark your calendars this weekend and come with an empty stomach to Korea Fest NYC! The inaugural event will transport New Yorkers to Korea for an exciting one-day experience. Here’s everything you need to know about Korea Fest NYC.

What is Korea Fest NYC?

Korea Fest NYC is the city’s first Korean Food Festival. The all-day event will be the ultimate celebration of Korean culture, from its food to its music.

Korea Fest explains how “South Korea has made a significant global impact on pop culture, the health and beauty industry, and the perception of Korean food. When it comes to entertainment, K-pop and K-dramas have taken the world by storm. South Korea is a beauty capital of the world and has introduced many amazing street foods and snacks that can be seen everywhere!” This will all be honored at Korea Fest NYC.

When is Korea Fest NYC?

Korea Fest NYC is happening from 2-9pm on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.

Where is Korea Fest NYC?

You can find Korea Fest NYC at Culture Lab LIC (5-25 46th Avenue) in Queens near Gantry Plaza State Park.

What’s happening at Korea Fest NYC?

Visitors can expect all things Korean, from mouthwatering food to DJ and K-pop performances. Food vendors will be selling Korean fried chicken, Korean BBQ bites, tteokboki and more. While you’re there be sure to peruse a selection of Korean beauty products and jewelry available as well.

“Whether you’re a K-Pop fanatic, a kimchi enthusiast, a Korean beauty fan, or just curious to learn more about Korea, this event has something for everyone.” Note, the performances will begin at 4pm and run until 8pm.

What if it rains?

Korea Fest NYC is set to happen rain or shine.

How much is Korea Fest NYC?

Admittance into Korea Fest NYC is free and open to the public.

You can learn more about the event through Culture Lab LIC.

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Better start practicing your Spanish because we’re calling it now that the hottest European destination of summer 2025 will be *drumroll please,* Spain!

As we know, it seemed everyone and their mother was sun-bathing in Corfu or partying in Paros this summer. The year prior, everyone couldn’t stop signing off their emails with “Ciao!” or “Arrivederci” after their two weeks in Roma or cruising the Amalfi Coast. And with summer 2025 ahead, we’re predicting a paella party in Madrid and beach visits in Barcelona, with everyone booking trips to none other than Spain.

So what makes us so sure that Spain is where everyone will be jet setting off to? Well, American Airlines just announced a brand new nonstop route to Madrid, Spain after predicting a spike in trans-Atlantic travel for spring/summer 2025. The new route departs from Chicago to Madrid, beginning March 30, 2025.

Beyond the Madrid flight, passengers headed on American Airlines vacations can choose from additional European destinations with new routes including direct flights to Italy, Scotland and Greece. Other European routes include:

Philadelphia to Milan – starting May 23

Philadelphia to Edinburgh – starting May 23

  Charlotte to Athens – starting June 5

  Miami to Rome – starting July 5

Of course, Italy and Greece will still be some of the top destinations for summer 2025. Even Brian Znotins, American’s senior vice president of network planning, agrees stating “In ’23 when people saw this demand to Italy and Greece, some people speculated that it was a one-year thing. But then this year, that strength just kept going and our flights are full and the yields are strong…More capacity is warranted to address the demand.”

But back to Spain, tourism figures are expected to exceed 2024 predictions with a total of 90 million international travelers projected to visit Spain by the end of this year. Caixa Bank Research predicts this booming growth will continue into 2025. Furthermore, ForwardKeys data shows that Spain saw a 12% increase in international arrivals between July and August 2024, compared to the year before.

If you do end up booking your summer vacation to Spain, don’t forget to consult with our friends over at Madrid Secreto and Barcelona Secreta for a local’s guide to the best things to do while you’re there.

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Though we want to pretend that the cold, harsh winter is light years away, the first frost in NYC is steadily approaching and so is the time to book your holiday flights before they jack up the prices!

We’ve all been there. It’s September and you’re still grasping with the fact that summer is ending. Then comes October, when you’re stressed out about your Halloween costume and plans. Next thing you know, you’re sitting at the Thanksgiving table and now you’re scrambling for last minute holiday flights in December. So, let’s try and not do that this year—especially since NYC has been known to be one of the worst U.S. cities for holiday travel.

According to annual travel trends from Google Flights, the smartest time to book, of course, is usually well in advance. This goes for both Thanksgiving and Christmas fares. However, since flights change by the day, prices can vary at any time. Therefore, Google took a deeper look into four years of their historical flight data to determine some trends in cheap holiday travel.

When should you book your flights for Thanksgiving?

Google Flights say the ideal time to book your domestic flights for Thanksgiving is 45 days before your departure date, as they’ve historically seen the lowest airfare prices at that time. This trend of low prices typically occurs within a 26-59 days out range. This means that for those looking to travel a few days before and after Thanksgiving, early October is your best time to book.

When should you book your flights for Christmas?

As for Christmas, Google Flights found that the cheapest domestic flights can be booked 58 days before your departure date. However, the trend of low prices can be found anywhere within a 36-72 days out range. So just shortly after booking your Thanksgiving flights, you’ll want to secure your Christmas airfare too at the end of October.

Of course, if you celebrate holidays other than Christmas, like Hanukah (which begins on Christmas Day) or Kwanzaa (which begins the day after Christmas), you can apply the same strategy, as they’re all around the same dates.

What is the cheapest day to book flights?

Tuesday has been known to be the cheapest day to book flights. However, Google Flights noted that it’s only 1.3% cheaper than the most expensive day to book, which is Sunday.

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Historically speaking, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are the cheapest days to fly out. Passengers can save 13% by flying out on those days, rather than a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

What are other tips for scoring cheap flights?

Additional tips for scoring the best price on your flight include choosing a layover instead of a direct route. Nonstop flights average about 25% more expensive than trips with layovers.

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Barbie fans meet doughnut lovers! Barbie is celebrating 65 years of the beloved toy with an extra special Barbie x Krispy Kreme doughnut collection.

Available at participating locations now through September 15, 2024, Krispy Kreme customers can try any of the four brand new Barbie doughnuts:

• Barbie Pink Doughnut: Original Glazed® Doughnut with pink buttercream, sparkly pink sugar, and Barbie sunglasses
• Malibu Dream Party Doughnut: unglazed shell doughnut filled with Cake Batter Kreme, dipped in Malibu blue icing and graham sand, with a Barbie DreamHouse piece on top
• Barbie Berries ’n Kreme Doughnut: unglazed shell doughnut filled with Strawberry Kreme, dipped in white icing, drizzled with purple and pink buttercream, and  a Barbie heart on top
• Barbie Sweet 65th Doughnut: Original Glazed® Doughnut, dipped in chocolate icing, topped with Barbie Sweet 65th sprinkles

Can’t choose which doughnut you want to try? Order the whole collection and get a limited-edition custom box.

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“We’re excited to celebrate the Barbie brand’s 65th birthday with a collaboration that’s full of fun and flavor. We’re bringing Barbie’s iconic fashions to life through delicious doughnuts that are sure to thrill Barbie and Krispy Kreme fans alike,” shared Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme.

Krispy Kreme isn’t stopping with just doughnuts. They’re also offering random lucky winners limited quantity Barbie Fashionista dolls customized with a Krispy Kreme paper hat, dozen box and doughnut, and two additional, separate giveaways.

The first giveaway took place between September 4th-6th for fans commenting and tagging a friend on @krispykreme’s Barbie x Krispy Kreme IG competition post. Shortly after, another giveaway will kick off from September 6th-8th for Krispy Kreme Rewards members scanning their app when they buy a Barbie x Krispy Kreme dozen. Explore the terms of Krispy Kreme’s giveaway and try your luck.

Not to mention, any customer who wears pink on September 7th can score a free Original Glazed® doughnut.

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Here is some excellent news for you cellphone addicts: the 42nd Street Shuttle, which runs between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square in midtown Manhattan, is now equipped with a cell network—which means you’ll get to scroll through Instagram or make some calls in-between stations while inside the trains. 

“This is a major step forward in modernizing our transit system, whether it’s checking email, answering a phone call, people want to be able to do work on the mass transit system,” MTA Chair Janno Lieber said during an official press conference. “And we also have to recognize there’s a lot of people who want to play Candy Crush or continue their domestic arguments, and we have to accommodate them as well.”

The effort is part of a larger project by the MTA to add 5G connectivity throughout the entire underground transportation system. They hope to wrap up the plans  by 2032—so we’re still a pretty long time away from headaches induced by people chatting loudly on their devices while riding the train.

Gothamist reports that the project is part of a $600 million deal with Boldyn Network, the company that will install the system “at no cost to the MTA.” 

Next up: the 4 and 5 subway lines that connect Brooklyn and Manhattan through an East River tunnel.

MTA construction chief Jamie Torres-Springer revealed that those upgrades will likely be completed by the middle of next year. After that, officials will start concentrating on the 4, 5, and 6 routes between Grand Central Terminal and the Bronx.

As excited as we are about this, we can only imagine what sorts of shutdowns and delays will come along with the execution of the project (yes, we are still scarred from this summer’s G train shutdown). 

* This article was originally published here