Welcome to Local Hype, a travel diary where we compile a curated list of our "Hometown Heroes" for you to enjoy. Featuring the buzziest hotels, restaurants and local treasures that we've experienced for ourselves -- suggested by the city's locals. Next stop, Los Angeles.From the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to the natural beauty of its mountains and coastlines, the "City of Angels" is no doubt a must-see destination for your bucket list. Whether you're in town for work or living the tourist li...

From runway to gameplay, gaming is transcending style, music and fashion industries.  Key players in each space are coming together to gamify the way we shop, listen to music and communicate with our favorite brands.According to a recent report from Roblox, "56% of Gen Z say dressing up their avatars is more important for them than their physical style" while "84% of Gen Z say their fashion is inspired by the way they dress in the metaverse." To mirror these findings, fashion brands such as Lac...

Food and fashion have always had a relationship, but this year it feels like the intersection between the two industries has gotten significantly bigger as we've seen the teaming up of names like Palace and McDonald's, Burberry and Norman's and Burger King and Barbie dominating headlines in recent months.In part, it's due to changing attitudes amongst today's consumers, with food becoming an increasingly important part of our ever-curated lifestyles. On the other hand, it's part of a continuing ...

Diwali, aka the festival of lights, takes place this month and there are few better ways to celebrate than supporting your favorite South Asian-owned businesses, aside from spending the day with loved ones and eating incredible food, of course.While gift-giving isn't typically a major part of the celebration, the festival does usually result in your home being filled with an influx of candles, fragrant aromas and lovingly made cups of tea. With that in mind, there are plenty of South Asian-owned...