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 on the agenda? The sunny streets of Barcelona. The Spanish city is the perfect summer getaway, and a rare affordable option this time of the year. With temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in June with consistent sun...

You don’t need to look far to see the impact soccer (or football, depending on where you are) has; be that in fashion or in culture at large. But despite the great strides made by the USL Super League and Women’s Super League in Europe, the football pitch remains an intimidating space for women. And there’s still precious few opportunities for femme footballers, and especially budding players. Enter Tianna Rodriguez and her New York City-based team Café Com Leite.“I had previously coach...

Glossier proposes a new way to achieve that natural, summertime glow with an artist-led refurbishment of the Tompkins Square Park basketball court. Featuring vibrant colors selected by Na Chainkua Reindorf, this large-scale renovation with Project Backboard also expands Glossier's ongoing partnership with the WNBA.Since 2020, Glossier and the WNBA bring a revolutionary approach to sports partnerships, inspired by the unique focus on beauty pursued by female athletes. Emphasizing how WNBA players...

Starbucks® has debuted new energy drinks just in time for hot summer days spent on the go. Giving fans the ultimate jumpstart to their day, the latest iced energy beverages are a fusion of sparkling fruit flavors.Starbucks® Iced Energy comes in two different flavor variations: Melon Burst Iced Energy and Tropical Citrus Iced Energy. Melon Burst is a refreshing blend of melon and cucumber flavors combined with Passion Tango® Tea, which has 180 mg of caffeine. Tropical Citrus has a passionfruit...