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This museum is offering wearable social distancing gadgets to visitorsMay 20, 2020 • 2 min read
As some European countries reopen cultural institutions, officials in Italy are coming up with inventive ways to stay safe.
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beachesSome Mediterranean beaches are reopening: here's what you need to knowMay 20, 2020 • 2 min read
New protocols have been put in place around beaches now that lockdown restrictions are easing across Europe.
historyThe Acropolis is open to visitors after being closed for two monthsMay 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Greece has also re-opened its 200 or so outdoor archaeological sites as the lockdown restrictions slowly begin to ease.
family travelHotels in Spain are allowed to reopen to guests as lockdown easesMay 20, 2020 • 6 min read
As the lockdown in Spain eases, some hotels are starting to reopen.
campingEngland’s campsites and holiday parks are set to re-open in JulyMay 20, 2020 • 1 min read
With staycations on everyone's mind, English campsites will open with reduced capacity to facilitate social distancing.
health and wellnessSupermodel Naomi Campbell wore a hazmat suit and face shield on a flightMay 19, 2020 • 2 min read
The star wore the protective gear on a flight to protect herself in the air against COVID-19.
foodCopenhagen's famed Noma restaurant will reopen as a burger and wine barMay 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Thanks to easing Covid-19 restrictions, Copenhagen’s Michelin-starred Noma is reopening next week – but with some big changes.
artOprah Winfrey is hosting a new virtual wellness experienceMay 19, 2020 • 2 min read
The global icon's interactive event is centered on wellness and self-care during the pandemic.
hikingMount Fuji will be closed to climbers this summerMay 19, 2020 • 1 min read
For the first time in 60 years, Japan's Mount Fuji will remain closed this summer.
The archipelago of Svalbard will reopen from June, but only to NorwegiansMay 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Svalbard is planning to reopen for tourism to mainland Norwegians from June onwards.
booksMake the most of your time at home with Lonely Planet’s free eBooksMay 18, 2020 • 1 min read
Lonely Planet at Home are a new set of three printable PDF eBooks offering tips and activities to help navigate differing aspects of life at home: kids,…
foodThis site enables you to take virtual cooking classes with international chefsMay 18, 2020 • 2 min read
airKitchen LIVE allows people to take virtual cooking classes from creative chefs around the world.
festivals and eventsHere's how to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday in BonnMay 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Beethoven-Haus in Bonn has re-opened to the public so celebrations for Beethoven's 250th birthday can continue.
air travelInternational air travel may not return to normal until 2023May 18, 2020 • 2 min read
The International Air Transport Association released new analysis showing the damage to air travel from COVID-19.
historyMuseums are thinking about how to add the coronavirus pandemic to their collectionsMay 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Museums around the world are starting to collect objects that tell the story of the coronavirus pandemic
- foodResort chefs offer recipes based on your pantry ingredients
May 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Prepping interesting meals for our families three times a day for days on end can be time consuming and challenging for a lot of us, but Velas Resorts has…
tvUnlock hundreds of hours of vintage travel on Lonely Planet TVMay 17, 2020 • 1 min read
With the launch of Lonely Planet TV, the world's largest travel content provider releases hours of award-winning travel shows.
wildlife and natureThese glass cabins in Iceland are the perfect solution for stargazing in the time of social distancingMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A stunning glass cabin in Iceland is made for cosying up in bed and stare for hours at the wonders of the night sky.
historyStonehenge is streaming the summer solstice online for the first time everMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
Thousands normally attend but this year it will livestreamed on English Heritage’s social media accounts.
historyAcropolis view to be restored after hotel ordered to demolish top floorsMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A high-rise hotel in Athens has been ordered to demolish its top two floors following complaints the building was obstructing views of the Acropolis.
WATCH: These timelapses of Montana's big sky will take your breath awayMay 15, 2020 • 1 min read
Big Sky Country lives up to its name - but with travel to Montana curtailed, the best way to see it right now might be in these timelapse videos.
air travelEmirates is resuming flights to these nine destinations on 21 MayMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
The Dubai-based airline will resume passenger flights to nine destinations, including one city in the US.