wildlife and nature
Australia's devastating bushfires have finally been contained in NSWFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Positive news has emerged that all bush and grass fires in New South Wales are now contained, helped by recent rainfall.
Travel News
petsJapan’s first ever airport toilet for dogs has a pee-pole that cleans itselfFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Osaka International Airport’s new pet relief area has everything your pooch could need to be comfortable.
wildlife and natureSee Mars disappear behind the moon in a lunar occultationFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The moon will pass in front of Mars on 18 February causing what is called a lunar occultation.
foodDine like Andy Warhol with this pop art-inspired menu in LondonFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
An eye-catching menu has popped up in London's Tate Modern, offering an array of colourful sweet and savoury sharing plates inspired by Andy Warhol.
cruiseAnother Golden Girls cruise is kicking off in 2021 and seats are booking up fastFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
With this year's Golden Girls Florida cruise selling out, the company that runs it has announced another outing for 2021, with tickets on sale now.
hotelsAn incredible Zaha Hadid-designed hotel set to open in DubaiFeb 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The long-awaited ME by Meliá hotel designed by the late Zaha Hadid in Dubai is finally set to open, just in time for Expo 2020.
wildlife and natureThese are the most Instagrammable forests in the worldFeb 16, 2020 • 2 min read
If you're looking for the perfect spot to adorn your social media feeds, here are the most Instagrammable forests.
filmThis James Bond package whisks you away to Tuscany to live like a spyFeb 15, 2020 • 2 min read
To celebrate the 25th official James Bond film, one company has launched a package that brings guests to Tuscany to live out their own spy dream.
artWhy Rome is building a barrier in front of one of its most iconic sightsFeb 14, 2020 • 4 min read
From movies like 1954’s Three Coins in the Fountain and 2010’s When in Rome, the magic of Rome has long drawn tourists to toss coins into the Trevi Fountain…
The 'Not Hot List' reveals the world's most overlooked travel destinationsFeb 14, 2020 • 3 min read
Dakhla in Morocco Tajikistan and the Haida Gwaii Islands are just three of the world’s most overlooked destinations. They also happen to be on Intrepid Travel…
You're still in time to catch this NYC exhibition dedicated to uncomfortable furnitureFeb 14, 2020 • 1 min read
Why are fashionable pieces of furniture always uncomfortable? There's an exhibit that might help answer that
archaeologyA new tyrannosaur has been discovered in CanadaFeb 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Paleontologists in Alberta are calling the find a "reaper of death"
historyA traveling 'Notorious RBG' exhibition is making its way along the East CoastFeb 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Pioneering lawyer and women's rights activist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is the focus of a travelling exhibition on the East Coast.
Australia’s Kangaroo Island is encouraging travellers to return following the bushfiresFeb 14, 2020 • 1 min read
The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched a campaign to help regional economies rebuild after the bushfires.
musicNew York unveils its piece of the 'Connect, BTS' global art projectFeb 14, 2020 • 2 min read
British sculptor Antony Gormley unveiled a new installation in Brooklyn, as part of a series of global arts projects funded by the world's most popular…
unique staysCheck out the most wishlisted Airbnbs of the past decadeFeb 14, 2020 • 1 min read
Airbnb has released a list of the most wish-listed houses for each year of the past decade that go from seaside mansions to desert villas.
fashion and clothingHelp fight fast fashion by renting your next holiday wardrobe from this tour operatorFeb 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Contiki has partnered with Hirestreet to encourage travellers to rent holiday clothing in a bid to fight fast fashion.
air travelNintendo Switch pop-up lounges are coming to airports around the USFeb 13, 2020 • 2 min read
The Nintendo Switch was made for gaming on the go, and now travelers will be able to test out the portable system for free at four major US airports, starting…
hotelsHere's how to enjoy a free night in an Italian B&B in MarchFeb 13, 2020 • 1 min read
The B&B Day initiative is back in Italy to allow guests to enjoy a weekend holiday at half the price!
health and wellnessWhat's the risk of coronavirus exposure on a flight? See these CDC guidelinesFeb 13, 2020 • 2 min read
As the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the risks of potential…
national parksAcadia National Park is introducing a timed reservation system for visitorsFeb 13, 2020 • 2 min read
Due to issues with traffic management, Acadia National Park wll be trialling its new reservation system this autumn.
Venice is tracking mobile phones to monitor tourists' movements in the cityFeb 13, 2020 • 2 min read
Officials in Venice are tapping into tourists' mobile phone data to keep track of visitor numbers and information.