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Notre Dame will be restored to exactly how it was before the devastating fire Jul 15, 2020 • 2 min read
French president, Emmanuel Macron, has confirmed the famous landmark will be restored to its “last known visual state."
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festivals and eventsWhere in the world are people planning to travel in 2021?Jul 14, 2020 • 2 min read
New data has revealed where various countries in the world are planning to travel next year.
cyclingA new cycle route will take you from Yellowstone to MinneapolisJul 14, 2020 • 1 min read
The 1287-mile route by the Adventure Cycling Association is called the 'Parks, Peaks and Prairies Bicycle Route'.
wildlife and natureNova Scotia's Cliffs of Fundy are now a UNESCO Global GeoparkJul 14, 2020 • 3 min read
Canada gained its third UNESCO Global Geopark July 10, 2020 with the designation of Nova Scotia's Cliffs of Fundy
public transportThis new overnight train to Croatia is already so popular that it's running dailyJul 14, 2020 • 2 min read
A new overnight train service that was launched last month between Prague and the Croatian coast has already proven itself so popular that it will now run…
wildlife and natureCanada's incredible 'spirit bears' are rarer than previously thoughtJul 14, 2020 • 3 min read
The white 'spirit bears' of British Columbia have long been celebrated. Now, new research reveals that they are even rarer than previously thought.
Kenya prepares to resume international flights in AugustJul 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Kenya is preparing to welcome tourists back next month and ease travel restrictions throughout the country with the return of international flights in…
booksTravel through a tunnel of books at this Beijing bookstoreJul 13, 2020 • 2 min read
An eye-catching bookstore has been unveiled in Beijing that has customers traveling through arches made of literature.
air travelThese are the concerns travelers have about COVID-19 and air travelJul 13, 2020 • 2 min read
A report has shed a light on the coronavirus concerns that travelers have and what they are willing to do themselves.
festivals and eventsSocially distanced music festival planned for Northern Ireland in AugustJul 13, 2020 • 2 min read
The Stendhal Festival in Northern Ireland is closely monitoring government regulations to see if it can go ahead with its two weekends in August.
wildlife and natureDover's White Cliffs bloom with poppies and buzz with skylarks after rewildingJul 10, 2020 • 2 min read
The White Cliffs of Dover are blooming thanks to a major rewilding program. A series of meadows on top of the iconic chalk cliffs are alive with bright…
health and wellnessNo screaming on rollercoasters under new rules for Japanese theme parksJul 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Japanese amusement park operators have issued new guidelines to ensure the safety of both guests and staff.
How coronavirus has impacted the power of your passportJul 10, 2020 • 2 min read
A report by Henley & Partners indicates that US and Brazil are among passports that have diminished in strength.
filmParis' new floating movie theater with socially-distanced boats is making wavesJul 10, 2020 • 2 min read
150 people will be chosen to watch a movie on the big screen, from the comfort of a private boat floating in the Bassin de la Villette canal.
wildlife and natureTake a trip to one of these stunning English lavender fields now open to visitorsJul 10, 2020 • 3 min read
Those who are looking for a perfect day trip may fancy a trip to one of the lavender farms in England.
sustainable travelCentral Sydney is now completely run on renewable energyJul 10, 2020 • 2 min read
It's now powered using 100% renewable electricity, generated from wind and solar farms in regional New South Wales.
historyArchaeologists uncover 7000-year-old Aboriginal artefacts underwaterJul 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Archaeologists have discovered the world's first underwater Aboriginal archaeological sites, off the Pilbara coast in Western Australia.
sustainable travelA coast-to-coast US road trip in an electric car is now easier than everJul 9, 2020 • 2 min read
A new cross-country network of electric vehicle charging stations has been unveiled in the United States, making a more environmentally-friendly road trip…
family travelGreece tempts tourists back with half-price discounts and family deals on flightsJul 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Greece is tempting tourists back with buy-one-get-one-half-price offer on flights and free flights for kids under the age of 12.
foodWould you try this ramen pizza in Taiwan?Jul 9, 2020 • 1 min read
Ever felt torn between choosing what you want for dinner? At Pizza Hut Taiwan, visitors can now sample the world’s first tonkotsu ramen pizza.
shoppingThis thriving flea market is Europe's largest but its future may be under threatJul 9, 2020 • 2 min read
A visit to El Rastro in Madrid - the city's oldest, and Europe's largest, flea market - is almost obligatory for first-timers to the Spanish capital…
wildlife and natureHow wildlife is crossing the Trans-Mongolian Railroad for the first time in decadesJul 8, 2020 • 2 min read
A new wildlife-friendly fence corridor at the Trans-Mongolian Railroad is facilitating the safe passage of wildlife.