wildlife and nature
Historic footpaths around England and Wales have been lost – here's how you can help save themNov 3, 2020 • 2 min read
A walking charity is appealing for people to help it restore footpaths that are missing from modern maps.
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historyThis historic cemetery in London is now open to toursNov 3, 2020 • 2 min read
Thanks to a new injection of funding, London has a new historic site that can be explored: the Willesden Jewish Cemetery.
A state-by-state guide to travel restrictions in the USNov 2, 2020 • 16 min read
A state-by-state breakdown of places across the US that still require or recommend quarantine.
New York drops 14-day quarantine rule for travelers in favor of new two-test systemNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Those heading to New York should be aware that the state has dropped its mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements in favor of a two-step testing system.
public transportAmtrak unveils new high-speed, low-carbon trains with sleek extrasNov 2, 2020 • 1 min read
Amtrak's new fleet of high-speed trains is going to reduce carbon consumption by almost half.
family travelReopening rules are set for Disneyland and major theme parks in CaliforniaNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Strict new reopening rules have been established for major theme parks in California, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.
family travel'Fall in love with nature' at this new urban wildlife hub in the heart of LondonNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Londoners and visitors will soon have the chance to "fall in love with nature on their doorsteps," according to Sir David Attenborough as plans for the new…
wildlife and natureThis 'earthscape artist' creates ephemeral works of art in the sandNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Earthscape artist Andres Amador creates sprawling and intricate sand graffiti that last only until the next high tide.
Strict lockdowns are being imposed in Europe - here's what you need to knowNov 2, 2020 • 5 min read
Governments across Europe have imposed new lockdowns and restrictions following a summer of relaxed rules.
festivals and eventsHere's how you can celebrate Day of the Dead at homeOct 30, 2020 • 3 min read
Many of the traditional celebrations surrounding Día de Muertos have been canceled this year, but many have gone virtual.
wildlife and natureWorld Lemur Day celebrates Madagascar's incredible and endangered animalOct 30, 2020 • 1 min read
Lemurs are exclusive to Madagascar and over 100 unique species live there, but 98% are threatened with extinction.
Travelers to Jamaica must pay a new medical and crisis response insurance feeOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Jamaica Cares is set to launch next month and aims to give confidence to travelers when they are ready to travel again.
wildlife and natureExplore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trailOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Kalabria Coast to Coast is a newly-inaugurated hiking trail in the south of Italy that connects both shores of Calabria passing through beautiful scenery, rich…
air travelUS airline to offer free COVID-19 tests for passengers flying to LondonOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
In a bid to open up transatlantic travel safely, United Airlines has revealed the details a new pilot testing program.
booksAn iconic Paris bookstore is struggling to survive - here's how you can helpOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Shakespeare and Company has appealed for support to help it through the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
public transportMore than 200 UV light sanitisers are being installed on the London UndergroundOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
More than 200 sanitising devices will be placed on the escalators at some of the busiest Tube stations accounting for nearly a quarter of the escalators on the…
wildlife and natureThis "coral ark" aims to save the world's precious reefsOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Plans for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility have been revealed near the Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland, Australia.
festivals and eventsOne of Germany's most famous Christmas markets has been canceledOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
The world-famous holiday season market in Nuremberg is one of Germany’s oldest and it attracts two million visitors annually.
historyExhibition at the Met is ghost narrated by Virginia Woolf and celebrates 150 years of fashionOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Tracing 150 years of fashion history, About Time: Fashion and Duration opens today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute and will run until…
air travelHere's how Americans are planning to travel this holiday seasonOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
After a summer of socially distanced road trips, more US travelers are now looking to fly for the holidays this year instead of drive, according to new survey.
wildlife and natureSee the world’s first hedgehog holiday park in the UKOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
With the UK's cherished hedgehogs now on the endangered species list, one resort has built the world's first hedgehog holiday park to raise awareness.
foodA Michelin-starred restaurant in Budapest is serving diners on a Ferris wheelOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
In Budapest, Michelin-starred restaurant Costes decided to serve up its multicourse artistically plated meals in the private glass-enclosed cabins on the city…