When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

As the LGBTQ+ community face fear of discrimination when travelling abroad, Booking.com has launched the Travel Proud program to help ease their concerns. By coaching staff about problems faced by LGBTQ+ people during transit, it's hoping to make journeys a more inclusive experience.

For many couples, lockdown has put a strain on their relationship – almost half of Americans say it’s been tricky to keep the spark alive. Canvas8 spoke to Ximena Garcia-Rada, doctoral candidate at Harvard Business School, to learn how relationship rituals can act as powerful commitment tools.

With the first virtual reality metaverse wedding taking place in India, people learnt to adapt their rituals, ceremonies, and family traditions during the pandemic. But which trends will stick in India’s lucrative wedding market as couples looking to tie the knot face a ‘new normal’?

With large gatherings still banned, couples are opting for smaller celebrations for their special day. And as many choose to mark the occasion without any guests at all, brands can cater to this shifting attitude to create a premium service centered around the couple, rather than the guests.