A new 'smart' face mask can translate speech into eight languages
Jul 21, 2020 • 1 min read
A Japanese robotics startup has released what it’s calling the ‘world’s first smart mask’ that both protects during a pandemic and translates into eight…
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cocktailsBuckingham Palace is selling a gin with botanicals picked from the palace’s gardensJul 21, 2020 • 2 min read
Buckingham Palace, the queen's residence in London, has released a gin that’s infused with 12 botanicals hand-picked straight from the palace’s gardens.
air travelA new supersonic jet prototype is ready to launchJul 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The rollout is scheduled for this Autumn, with test flight beginning in 2021 to pave the way for the actual passenger jet that would dramatically shorten…
filmThe lake from Dirty Dancing is reappearing after a 12-year absenceJul 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The lake has filled up again after disappearing for 12 years as part of a unique self-cleaning cycle.
historyIstanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia converted from a museum to a mosqueJul 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The building has been classified as a museum since 1934 after a declaration from the first Turkish president and founder of the Republic of Turkey.
hotelsGet away from it all at 10 under-the-radar escapes in the USAJul 20, 2020 • 4 min read
If you're looking for a vacation that promises fresh air, isolation and an escape from a city life, you might fancy one of these off-grid Airbnb escapes.
campingThese school buses have been converted into adorable hotelsJul 20, 2020 • 2 min read
La Brigade du Voyage specializes in creating unique "bus hotel" experiences for travelers wishing to get out and about in the United States of America.
air travelBritish Airways retires 747 jumbo jets due to COVID-19 pandemicJul 17, 2020 • 4 min read
British Airways is the latest airline to retire the classic 747 jumbo jet from its fleet as the company attempts to cut costs, and carbon emissions, amidst the…
wildlife and natureWhat’s killing Botswana’s beloved elephants? Experts scramble to find answersJul 17, 2020 • 3 min read
Over 350 elephants have died in a mysterious mass calamity in northern Botswana that has left experts and wildlife groups desperate to find answers.
hotelsWhat it's really like to buy a €1 Italian homeJul 17, 2020 • 5 min read
An American woman found the deal of her dreams when she won a house for under $6000 on auction in Italy.
campingExperts reveal their top tips for camping in IcelandJul 17, 2020 • 1 min read
Want to plan a camping trip? Here are expert tips to ensure your Iceland camping trip goes smoothly.
The EU will keep its borders closed to US travelers for nowJul 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The US is not included on the the newly-published list of 12 countries that cannot travel to the EU.
Watch these penguins waddle past dinosaurs on a museum field tripJul 17, 2020 • 1 min read
Two of the popular penguins from Shedd Aquarium in Chicago have taken a field trip as chicgo reopens to visitors.
hotelsThis hotel’s wine delivery robot is now its official social distancing ambassadorJul 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Hotel Trio Healdsburg in California has a robot that can deliver towels, wine and dog treats. She's also the official ambassador for social distancing.
family travelAirstream reveals two new travel trailers for your next road trip adventureJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
Airstream has unveiled two additions to their beloved travel trailer lineup with the Basecamp 20 and the more rugged Basecamp 20X.
Why Iceland wants you to send in your screams of frustrationJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
Iceland has come up with a solution to help alleviate some of the stress around the COVID-19 pandemic.
historyYou could be an artist-in-residence at this incredible cemeteryJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
One emerging or mid-career artist will be chosen as the cemetery's first-ever artist in residence.
wildlife and natureFor the first time in centuries, wild bison will roam the UKJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
A new initiative will use the giant beasts to revive the local ecosystem.
wildlife and natureThis live-cam helps scientists in the Arctic study beluga whalesJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
To shine a light on the climate crisis, the nonprofit Polar Bears International is launching a beluga whale live cam and inviting armchair scientists to…
hikingThe Lord of the Rings inspired this new Spanish hiking trailJul 16, 2020 • 2 min read
Get a taste of Middle-earth on a brand new hiking route inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings in central Spain.
national parksThis city is building Europe's largest metropolitan forestJul 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Authorities in Madrid are hoping to bring a bumper of greening benefits to the Spanish capital by building Europe's largest metropolitan forest in the…
campingStay in a repurposed musical festival tent at these new glamping sitesJul 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Canopy & Stars has set up the bell tents that would have been set up at music festivals in beautiful locations that aren’t normally used as campsites.