SYDNEY (AFP) -- A sumptuous new French restaurant in Sydney said Wednesday it would remove two urinals designed to resemble a woman‘s lipsticked mouth, apologising for any offence they have caused.The Ananas Bar and Brasserie said the bright red-lipped urinals shaped like an open mouth were “a commonly used European design piece from female Dutch artist Meike van Schijndel.”“We sincerely apologise

From mountains to ancient cities, Korea becomes heaven for picnickersWhen autumn comes, picnickers get excited: It’s time to enjoy the changing foliage. When mountains and fields in the country are filled with red and yellow leaves, Koreans pack their lunches and rush to nearby mountains or valleys to enjoy hiking, chatting, singing and socializing. Major roads to these tourist areas are jammed, toilets have long queues and beverage sales soar, thanks to people who want to enjoy the autumn color

Icheon in Gyeonggi Province, famous for producing high-quality rice, is holding a rice festival this month to celebrate the harvest. The city will hold its 14th rice festival from Oct. 25-28 and offers a variety of activities related to rice and Korean agricultural traditions and customs. Korea’s traditional activities and performances held during the harvest season in the old days will be recreated to celebrate the successful harvest season this year despite frequent typhoons and rains this sum

EASTER ISLAND, Chile (AP) ― From its famed giant stone statues to finding a good, affordable hotel, Easter Island is full of mysteries.There are ancient questions, like how the statues were transported, and why the island lost its trees. And there are modern puzzles, like what $1,600 a night will get you in a hotel and why roads aren’t better marked for visitors touring the island.Perhaps it’s fitting that riddles still exist on the most remote inhabited island on earth: a Chilean territory in t

The hotel’s The Timber House offers premium hairy crab dishes from Oct. 15-27. The seasonal hairy crab is considered the best among crabs for its firm yet tender texture. It is also low in fat and rich with nutrients including protein, potassium and sodium. The nutrients are said to be effective for fatigue recovery, anti-aging, restoring eyesight and preventing circulatory diseases and diabetes. The special menu includes steamed hairy crab with crab roe sauce, fried Yuba hairy crab with Dendash

During October, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant Genji presents Nagoyan cuisine prepared by guest chef Ito Tsuyoshi from Nagoya Hilton who will visit from Oct. 22-26. The promotion includes a selection of three set menus including fresh seafood cooked with seasonal ingredients in the Nagoya region style. The set menus include clear soup with Matsutake mushroom and sea bream, grilled mackerel with roasted chestnut and pickled ginger. In addition, Genji welcomes visitors to its new sushi bar featur

The hotel presents Lovely Rose Package that offers visitors a chance to enjoy a romantic and relaxing time with their partners. Visitors can choose a room type from among the deluxe room, spa suite, duplex or corner suite offered with a breakfast voucher for two people and free admission to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool. The package offers a bottle of Champagne and Caprese salad that will be served through room service. For guests who have to check out early due to a honeymoon flig

The hotel is holding a camping promotional event which offers a unique camping experience at its River Park surrounded by Mt. Acha and the Han River. Available from Oct. 12, the camping is suitable for people who wish to get away from the city, but can’t afford to leave Seoul to camp. Guests will be provided with camping equipment as well as top-quality barbecue. There will be three different grilled dishes offered with a wide choice of quality meat and side dishes. Ingredients include lobster,

The Bar Rouge will hold two Halloween parties with the theme of movie heroes and villains. The event will feature a variety of fun events including cocktail shows by hotel bartenders, awards for best-dressed guests and a dancing king and queen. Winners can get dining and accommodation vouchers. During the party, makeup artists will offer free Halloween face painting. Tarot card readings will be available for 1,000 won. The Halloween party will start at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 with an admissi

“Nakji bokkeum” is stir-fried baby octopus with various vegetables and seasonings. There is a saying: “If you feed three or four octopi to a scraggy cow, it will soon have strength.” Octopus has been enjoyed as a health food since the olden days. It tastes best in the autumn and winter. Octopus can also be grilled, or served raw and sliced.Ingredients● 2 1/4 baby octopus● 1 tbsp salt● 2 tbsp wheat flour● 1/2 onion head● 1 1/2 ea green pepper● 1 ea red pepper ● 1 tbsp edible oil● 1 tsp sesame oil

Korea’s first production-licensed craft beer company launches its canned IPA in HomeplusUntil now, ale in the can or bottle was a niche market restricted to imported brews. India pale ale ― that hopped-up brew hailing from 18th and 19th century England ― even more so. Then one South Korean brewery changed the course of history last Thursday with the launch of its very own IPA in cans. 7brau (also known as Sevenbrau) ― a craft beer company that first made a name for itself with draft beers sold t