wildlife and nature
The northern lights are going to be named - and you can help choose themOct 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The aurora borealis will now be named, and you can even suggest a name by going to the This is Arctic website.
Travel News
wildlife and naturePolar bears are on the move and you can watch the migration liveOct 28, 2020 • 3 min read
This year's Polar Bear Week kicks off November 1 with educational programming, climate-change action points, and broadcasts straight from the tundra.
train travelTravel between London and Amsterdam in just four hours with this new high-speed trainOct 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The new services between the Netherlands and London will result in 80% less carbon per passenger than flights.
wildlife and natureVisitors delight in spotting the rare phenomenon of Uluru FallsOct 28, 2020 • 2 min read
Visitors to Uluru were recently treated to the rare phenomenon of seeing the rock being transformed into a gigantic waterfall.
wildlife and natureScientists discover a coral reef that’s taller than a skyscraperOct 28, 2020 • 1 min read
The reef was discovered by scientists aboard a research vessel and is the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
hotelsOne of 'Italy's most beautiful villages' is auctioning homes from €1Oct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The idyllic Sicilian village of Salemi has become the latest spot in Italy to auction abandoned homes for €1 in a bid to revive its population. Noted for…
air travelAir Canada is using private charter planes to fly regular routes this ChristmasOct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Air Canada is now deploying its fleet of private charter planes, typically used to ferry rock stars from one gig to the next, on regular domestic and…
Tasmania is reopening to Australian travelers from 'low-risk' jurisdictionsOct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Travelers arriving from approved areas of mainland Australia won't have to go through a 14-day quarantine.
Amsterdam will use flowers to keep its bridges clear of locked bicyclesOct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The local government has decided to dissuade cyclists from parking their bikes by setting up large flower boxes and planters on bridges across the city.
Costa Rica removes COVID test requirement as it opens borders to all international visitorsOct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Costa Rica has dropped its mandatory COVID-19 test requirement for travelers as it prepares to welcome all international visitors in November.
skiingRent this Utah ski cabin with a private mountain for a bargain priceOct 26, 2020 • 2 min read
The ski cabin at Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah, sleeps 16 and is surrounded by forested glades and slopes.
air travelThe longest US domestic flight is coming back to take travelers to HawaiiOct 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Hawaiian Airlines will resume the almost 10-hour service between Honolulu and Boston on 18 December.
historyCurious tales of why tourists have been returning “cursed” items to PompeiiOct 26, 2020 • 2 min read
News of a tourist returning "cursed" objects taken from Pompeii has intrigued the world, but according to the park this has been happening for many years.
festivals and eventsSalem is urging visitors to not come this year to celebrate HalloweenOct 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Salem normally goes all out to celebrate in October, when the town dresses up for Halloween parades and parties.
Travelers to Canada can trade quarantine for a test in AlbertaOct 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Canadian residents and foreign nationals permitted to enter the country will be offered a testing option in Alberta.
architectureSee the most famous French architecture replicated in ChinaOct 23, 2020 • 2 min read
A photographer has captured images of how the Chinese city of Tianducheng has closely recreated the look of Parisian architecture and infrastructure.
hotelsRent a private island for 'Friendsgiving' for just $50 per personOct 23, 2020 • 2 min read
One group will be given the opportunity to vacation for a week over Thanksgiving on Friendsgiving Island in Florida.
wildlife and natureIreland mourns missing dolphin that called Kerry home for decadesOct 22, 2020 • 4 min read
There is mounting concern for the wellbeing of one of Ireland's most famous mammals, Fungie the dolphin. An ever-present feature at the mouth of Dingle.
historyWashington DC's museum dedicated to words and language is finally openOct 22, 2020 • 2 min read
Words matter. That’s the takeaway from a new interactive museum opening in Washington, DC this fall.
family travelLuxury hotels are enticing parents to travel with remote learning programs for kidsOct 22, 2020 • 3 min read
With 2020 forcing rapid change in the travel industry, luxury hotels have introduced family-friendly resources for remote learning.
hotelsEnjoy the night sky without the cold at these innovative Arctic cabinsOct 22, 2020 • 2 min read
The cosy two-person cabins can be found at Ice & Light Village near the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.
artYayoi Kusama's psychedelic Infinity Rooms are coming to LondonOct 21, 2020 • 2 min read
London’s Tate Modern will soon dazzle visitors with a year-long exhibition focusing on Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and her psychedelic Infinity Rooms.