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Joanne Shurvell

London

Freelance Writer at Forbes

Feature Editor at Design Exchange

A Canadian-born, London-based arts and travel writer. https://t.co/v3OoB4Harr @demagazine https://t.co/JSyo4F8pai

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  • 2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Joanne Shurvell

    “I suspect we should have chosen London 40 years ago when we launched Virgin Atlantic but we didn’t have the resources to open an airline, film company and hotel company at the same time.

  • 2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Joanne Shurvell

    9 hours agoIndia: Morning walk turns tragic as speeding car hits pedestrians five meters into air, one fatality reportedBijnor, India - April 25, 2025 [WARNING: sensitive content] Two individuals out for a morning walk were struck by a speeding vehicle, resulting in one young man’s death and leaving the other with severe injuries. The driver responsible fled the scene. Fortunately, witnesses who were nearby at the time rushed to assist the injured.

  • 2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Joanne Shurvell

    Saffron, sometimes referred to as "red gold," is the most valuable spice in the world (number two is Vanilla, followed by Cardamom)and its price reflects its rarity and labor-intensive harvest. Harvested by hand from the delicate crocus flower, it takes 150,000 flowers to produce a single kilo of saffron. The top harvesters of saffron are Iran, Afghanistan, India and Spain and with prices as high as $5,000 per kilogram, it’s the most profitable crop for farmers.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Joanne Shurvell

    Not as well known to tourists as other popular regions in England like the Lake District or the Cotswolds, the county of Suffolk, just 90 minutes north east of London, has as much to offer visitors, without the crowds. The birthplace and subject of painters Gainsborough and Constable, Suffolk is known for its picturesque landscapes and historic villages.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Joanne Shurvell

    Taking place every April on the Azores island of São Miguel, Tremor, a five-day experimental music festival, is an extraordinary, magical event, full of surprises. Situated in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are an autonomous Portuguese archipelago located about 1,400 kilometers from Lisbon and nearly 1,900 kilometers from North America. These isolated, volcanic islands, spread across the ocean, provide a breathtaking and secluded backdrop for an unforgettable musical experience.

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Joanne Shurvell
Joanne Shurvell @jshurvell
30 Mar 25

A selection of London restaurants with excellent vegan options. @JasonAtherton @kin_cafe @cordrestaurant @CinnamonClub @BanconePasta @visitlondon @veganuary @TheVeganSociety https://t.co/wFJWN8QctZ

Joanne Shurvell
Joanne Shurvell @jshurvell
1 Jan 25

Going vegan for veganuary? Here are some new products to try: https://t.co/NITREVQpZt #Veganuary2025 @DeliciouslyElla @bioandmeuk @MojuDrinks @veganuary @NonyaSecrets @OnePlanetPizza @banhoekchillio1 @BOSHTV @oatofresh @AguaDeMadre

Joanne Shurvell
Joanne Shurvell @jshurvell
12 Nov 24

RT @davidfrum: In 2019, Trump tried to blackmail Ukraine's Zelenskyy to produce dirt on the Biden family. Zelenskyy courageously refused.…