Everybody has different tastes: some despise celery, others can’t bear the sight of a Brussels sprout, and many think zucchini the poor cousins of cucumbers. We all have our predilections too. Some are partial to cake and a few prefer decadent deserts but overall there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the mystery of the palate.

Tease amour out of your better half by immersing them in the most romantic places the planet can provide. To help choose a location most likely to play on your heartthrob’s heartstrings, here’s our selection of the 10 most romantic places in the world, to make even the most stonyhearted lover swoon.

Ushering in the New Year used to be simple. Friends had the same dates and kept the same customs. Today, however, people operate in the midst of several calendars, they’re increasingly conscious that it’s celebrated in myriad ways, and as a result, encounter many different New Year traditions. Therefore, in the spirit of an increasingly interconnected world, it’s time to take a look at some of the most interesting New Year celebrations around the world.