What to expect when travelling to the Canary Islands this summer
Jun 11, 2020 • 6 min read
With Spain’s borders set to reopen on 21 June to EU countries and on 1 July to most others, the Canary Islands are welcoming back travellers.
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Travellers from outside Europe could visit the continent as early as 1 JulyJun 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Europe could restore its free-travel zone by mid-June, and begin the process of lifting its travel restrictions to countries outside the European Union by…
historyVilnius will transport you around the world with travel-themed weekendsJun 11, 2020 • 1 min read
It began the initiative as a way to give locals a flavour of international travel while the country was shut down.
coffeeCouple convert London's iconic phone boxes into mini cafesJun 11, 2020 • 2 min read
A couple have converted three disused London phone booths into mini cafes, serving takeaway coffees and pastries to Londoners after lockdown.
Bid as low as €1 for a chance to retire to one of these Italian homesJun 11, 2020 • 3 min read
By now most folks have heard about the €1 home schemes of various Italian municipalities – buy an abandoned centuries-old home in a small town or village…
Here's how Turkey plans to reopen to international visitorsJun 10, 2020 • 1 min read
The country has unveiled a “healthy tourism certificate” programme as it prepares to reopen to international visitors.
family travelStay at a Naruto-themed glamp-site beside a theme parkJun 10, 2020 • 1 min read
Awaji Island in Japan’s Hyōgo Prefecture is hosting a glamping experience that is sure to excite fans of Naruto and Boruto.
digital nomadThe most expensive cities for people living and working abroadJun 10, 2020 • 2 min read
COVID-19-related social and economic disruption has spurred organisations to reassess their global mobility programmes.
An entire 18th century Swedish village is up for auctionJun 10, 2020 • 2 min read
The 18th Century town Sätra Brunn includes picturesque homes, a hotel, preschool, church, as well as a spring water source, and now its for sale.
You'll need to register before visiting these popular tourist regions in ItalyJun 10, 2020 • 2 min read
If you're planning a visit to Italy this summer you may have to register before arriving in some of the country's most popular tourist destinations.
Museum of Underwater Art has been created at Australia’s Great Barrier ReefJun 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, the Museum of Underwater Art has unveiled stunning images of unique and captivating installations beneath the…
historyNational Museum of African American History launches online resource to talk about raceJun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The National Museum of African American History's new free web portal look at how racial identity shapes every aspect of society in the country.
wildlife and natureRiddle of hidden treasure chest is finally solved with a Rocky Mountains discoveryJun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lost treasure is usually the stuff of epic fables but a hunt created by an art and antiques collector in the US has led to the discovery of a treasure…
cruiseTake a private cruise around Croatia's hidden gemsJun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
You can now hire a cruise ship entirely to yourself to sail around the remote islands of Croatia.
filmStep into a magical world at this Harry Potter-themed Florida rentalJun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
This Harry Potter-themed Champion's Gate rental includes a Forbidden Forest theatre room and a Hogwarts Express train bed with a whistling smokestack.
The stunning Palace of Versailles has reopened to visitorsJun 9, 2020 • 1 min read
The chateau is one of the most-visited attractions in France and it has opened with safety measures in place.
air travelWill these seats help with social distancing on planes?Jun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
A new seat that provides a division for economy seating may provide a solution to plane travel in the post-COVID era.
sustainable travelThailand might close its national parks regularly to protect wildlifeJun 9, 2020 • 1 min read
The country’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation closed Thailand’s 133 national parks on 25 March to restrict visitors.
foodAn automat offering contact-free dumplings is coming to New York's East VillageJun 8, 2020 • 2 min read
As restaurants around the world start to reopen, health concerns are first and foremost, and one New York hospitality maven is betting big on a retro concept…
musicVienna hotel holds courtyard opera for astounded guestsJun 8, 2020 • 1 min read
Zeitgeist Vienna Hotel has launched a concert series that see guests enjoying live courtyard music from the safety of their rooms.
foodRobot waiters serve drinks and take temperatures at this Dutch restaurantJun 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Robots have been hired to greet customers, take their temperatures and then serve them drinks at a restaurant in the Netherlands.
South Africa to open its borders under new tourism plansJun 8, 2020 • 2 min read
The South African government has said that it will focus first on domestic tourism, and international visitors may have to wait until 2021.