Connecting Hong Kong to the mainland-China cities of Zhuhai and nearby Macau, a bridge/tunnel project spanning the Pearl River Estuary is set to be completed by the end of 2017.The 34-mile-long span directly connects Hong Kong with Zhuhai, which is only 5 miles north of Macau. The route will shorten the driving time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai from more than three hours to only half an hour.Overshadowed by its more well-known neighbors, Zhuhai is a popular spot for Chinese tourists. It is...

In Lyon until April 12, 2018, the exhibit “Venenum, un monde empoisonné” (“Venenum, a Poisonous World”) explores the role of poison, and its ability to both harm and heal, throughout human history and cultures.Including ethnographic artifacts and art as well as living examples of poisonous and venomous animals, it is being held at the Musée des Confluences (86 quai Perrache, 69002 Lyon, France; phone +33 04 28 38 12 12, www.museedesconfluences.fr), a...

The app Frankfurt Shop-Finder, in English and German, guides shoppers to as many as 1,000 stores throughout the German city of Frankfurt am Main. Whether someone is looking for a name-brand shop or a certain type of store or eatery, the app’s “near me” function directs him to the closest location. The app can be downloaded for free at Google Play and Apple Store.