The murky, unregulated world of anti-aging stem cell therapy

Stem cells are the new focus of the rich and famous, with Hollywood stars reportedly spending tens of thousands of pounds a year on expensive therapies offered by private longevity clinics that promise to regenerate the aging body. The latest taker is 84-year-old John Cleese, who revealed in an interview earlier this week that he … Read more

The national metro stops that disappeared from the map

Diesel British Rail train at North Weald station on the Epping Ongar Railway – Stephen Birch / Alamy Stock Photo/https://www.alamy.com The distinctive blue and white livery of a late period nationalized British Rail train can do funny things to a person. Memories of torn seats, curled sandwiches and incessant delays are, of course, one response. … Read more

How American hotels are letting their customers down – and why Europe is right

The Goring Hotel in London is one of the most renowned in the world: Nick Rochowski A visit to America is wonderful; wide open spaces, spectacular landscapes, fascinating cities. Less interesting, however, are the hotels in the country, which according to many European travelers miss their mark. Between minimalist service (check-in at the kiosk is … Read more