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DJs are getting people into the groove from the safety of their balconiesMar 23, 2020 • 2 min read
DJs are generously sharing their talents with the wider world from balconies and from the safety of their homes.
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artThis all-star playlist will get you in an island state of mindMar 23, 2020 • 1 min read
There’s little more transporting than music, and the Jamaica Tourist Board has dropped a playlist to cure those self-isolation blues.
foodA couple tipped $9400 to help staff during coronavirus shutdown at this US restaurantMar 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Our timelines are filled with tales of random acts of kindness at the moment and one that stands out is the story of a generous couple who left a $9400 (£8160)…
hotelsHow hotels around the world are turning into hospitalsMar 20, 2020 • 3 min read
As footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs offer their hotels to UK medical staff, governments around the world are utilizing tourist accommodation to fight…
artSee these Irish hills beautifully illuminated in an online art experienceMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Savage Beauty installation has been released as a special digital edition that people can enjoy online.
Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up with the flags of countries hit by coronavirusMar 20, 2020 • 1 min read
The statue was illuminated with messages of hope during a special mass conducted by a Brazilian archbishop.
wildlife and natureFiona the hippo goes online at Cincinnati ZooMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio has come up with a new initiative to keep people connected to its animals.
historyDance legend Debbie Allen is offering free online classesMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The legendary performer is bringing her talents to the masses with free online classes.
wildlife and natureThese adorable penguins explored their aquarium during the coronavirus closureMar 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Shedd Aquarium shared footage of cute penguins wandering around freely to meet other little creatures.
air travelCoronavirus restrictions just helped set the record for the world's longest flightMar 19, 2020 • 2 min read
For one under-capacity plane, the current COVID-19 travel restrictions were the key to setting a new world record.
cruiseA couple made this hilarious video after their cruise was cancelledMar 19, 2020 • 2 min read
One Australian couple decided to take a light-hearted view of their anniversary cruise being cancelled.
wildlife and natureNational Trust opens UK parks, gardens and coasts for free during social-distancingMar 19, 2020 • 1 min read
The National Trust is opening parklands, coast, countryside and gardens for free so that people can get out and about during the COVID-19 outbreak.
musicBono and other musicians entertain at home while COVID-19 social-distancingMar 19, 2020 • 3 min read
The lead singer of Irish band U2 has written a new song in tribute to those affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
cocktailsNew York's bars and restaurants are now offering cocktails to goMar 19, 2020 • 3 min read
The city's bars and restaurants are struggling in the wake of mandated closures, but there's one bright spot: they can now prepare cocktails to go.
wildlife and natureThe canals of Venice look very different without touristsMar 18, 2020 • 1 min read
While locals and tourists alike stay inside and all of Italy's major cities are deserted, animals step back into the streets and canals of the country.
historyEurovision Song Contest and Glastonbury 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19Mar 18, 2020 • 2 min read
The Eurovision Song Contest and Glastonbury Festival will not be taking place this year amidst the spread of COVID-19.
tvConnect with friends and family in self-isolation with this 'Netflix Party' featureMar 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Netflix is making it easier for friends to connect no matter where they are self-isolating in the world with the launch of its new 'party' feature.
France offers a moving tribute to COVID-19 frontline heroesMar 18, 2020 • 2 min read
Quarantined France is the latest European country to pay tribute to its medical and frontline heroes with a nightly ceremony of cheers and applause.
Coronavirus closed this Chicago aquarium, so the penguins went on a field tripMar 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Shedd Aquarium may be temporarily closed to outside visitors, but there’s still fun to be had on the premises. This week, some of the facility’s residents took…
Out of hand sanitizer? These unlikely companies are making moreMar 17, 2020 • 3 min read
Hand sanitizer has been in short supply since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed earlier this year, but small distilleries and big-box…
St Patrick's Day in Ireland looks very different in 2020Mar 17, 2020 • 3 min read
The cancellation of its usual celebrations and parade has brought the country's natural beauty to the fore.
festivals and eventsBeautiful landmarks and sites around the world turn green for St Patrick's DayMar 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative has ensured that the world is still marking St Patrick's Day.