wildlife and nature
A historic vote in Colorado will bring gray wolves back to the ecosystemNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Gray wolves were hunted and trapped to extinction in the 1940s, resulting in the ecosystem becoming out of balance.
Travel News
cruiseOn Election Day, Key West voted to ban large cruise shipsNov 10, 2020 • 3 min read
On Election Day, residents of Key West voted to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city. It's a move that will have a ripple effect on the environment.
The world’s first passenger Hyperloop journey has been successfulNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
For the first time ever, passengers have travelled safely and successfully aboard a hyperloop, after a recent test in the Nevada Desert.
wineBarcelona adds struggling bodegas to its list of cultural heritage sitesNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Barcelona is adding 11 bodegas — traditional wine bars — to its list of protected cultural heritage sites.
historyExplore the world on a private tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Travel CuriousNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lonely Planet Experiences is expanding its local-led private tours in 76 new cities across the US, Scotland, England, France, Spain, and China.
New report reveals the best cities in the world for 2021Nov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The factors include diversity, weather, the number of parks and tourist attractions, and the number of social media hashtags and check-ins.
wildlife and natureHow this jet engine was transformed into a unique four-bed holiday homeNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
All it took was a decommissioned nacelle and 1000 hours of conversion work.
Italy's list of "most beautiful towns" has four new additionsNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The association "I Borghi più belli d'Italia" protects and promotes Italy's smaller towns and has just welcomed four new additions to its ranks.
sustainable travelWill this self-driving ferry in Norway revolutionise public transport?Nov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Capable of carrying up to 12 passengers at a time, customers will be able to hail the commuter ferry by pressing a button on their phones.
wineMove to Italy and live on a gorgeous Prosecco vineyard for $13.6 millionNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The 108-hectare Friuli wine estate is located in Pordenone and it comes complete with an 18th-century manor villa.
skiingAlaska Airlines is offering free ski tickets to passengersNov 6, 2020 • 1 min read
With outdoor activities being favored due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many travelers are considering a trip to the slopes.
sportsA new off-road adventure route in the UK offers an irresistible challenge for cyclistsNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Immerse yourself in 10,000 years of history by riding this 350km loop around historic Wessex, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Alfred the Great. Not only does…
luxuryThis stunning Bali hotel is winning hearts with its ultra-stylish designNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Named as one of the winners of the Dezeen Awards 2020, the Tiing Tejakula Villas are a design-lovers dream getaway.
cruiseThis is the first cruise ship to have its own COVID-19 testing labNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Viking Cruises have unveiled a PCR testing lab onboard a 930-guess ocean vessel with the capacity to do large-scale testing for COVID-19.
wildlife and natureManchester’s new art trail turns the city into an open air galleryNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The 50 Windows of Creativity trail is a self-guided project that has turned Manchester into a huge open-air gallery.
historyThis museum in Ireland was named 'Leading Attraction in Europe' at the travel 'Oscars'Nov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum has been awarded the title of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards for the second year running.
This tranquil island has been named the best in EuropeNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Portugal's Madeira Island has been crowned Europe's Leading Island Destination 2020 at the World Travel Awards.
wildlife and natureThe first stretch of Miami's new 10-mile linear park is set to openNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
The first section of The Underline, a long-awaited 10-mile linear park in Miami, is opening on November 16. The walkway is designed by the same firm that…
This is Asia’s leading beach and dive destinationNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
The Philippines has won three awards in the Asia category in the 27th World Travel Awards for 2020.
wildlife and natureHundreds of California mountain lions have suffered during the wildfires this yearNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
By one organization's reckoning, up to 15% of the state's puma population has been affected.
artSee the artwork of the Sistine Chapel without ever leaving the USNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is opening in St. Louis, showcasing the famous artwork in a new way thanks to state-of-the-art technology.
train travelThis whale tail sculpture saved a train that went off the railsNov 4, 2020 • 2 min read
The sculpture is made out of reinforced polyester and the incident occurred at De Akkers metro station in Spijkenisse, near Rotterdam.