air travel
Which US airlines have dropped mask mandates after the federal court ruling?Apr 19, 2022 • 3 min read
The Transportation and Security Administration is no longer enforcing the mask mandate on public transport and in transit hubs.
Public Transport
public transport12 long-distance Amtrak routes are returning to daily serviceMay 26, 2021 • 2 min read
The daily service for 12 long-distance routes is being restored following COVID-19-related schedule reductions.
public transportGermany wants to encourage travelers to take trains over planesApr 20, 2021 • 2 min read
Its airline industry and main rail company are encouraging people to switch from planes to trains for domestic routes.
public transportMore US cities could be connected by rail with this major Amtrak upgradeApr 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Improvements include 20,000 miles of rebuilt roads and billions of dollars for seaports and airports, but perhaps the most interesting prospect is the $80…
public transportEgypt plans to build a high-speed train from the Red Sea to the MediterraneanJan 25, 2021 • 2 min read
Egypt is set to build the country’s first high-speed train line that will connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
public transportThe world's first underwater roundabout is opening in the Faroe IslandsDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The structure, made of natural rock and decorated by Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson, resembles a jellyfish and is illuminated with blue and green lights.
public transportPassenger ferry route could open between Morocco and the Canary IslandsDec 7, 2020 • 2 min read
The journey by boat could take under two hours and Tarfaya’s port was recently renovated to accommodate larger vessels.
sustainable travelWill this self-driving ferry in Norway revolutionise public transport?Nov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Capable of carrying up to 12 passengers at a time, customers will be able to hail the commuter ferry by pressing a button on their phones.
public transportAmtrak unveils new high-speed, low-carbon trains with sleek extrasNov 2, 2020 • 1 min read
Amtrak's new fleet of high-speed trains is going to reduce carbon consumption by almost half.
public transportMore than 200 UV light sanitisers are being installed on the London UndergroundOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
More than 200 sanitising devices will be placed on the escalators at some of the busiest Tube stations accounting for nearly a quarter of the escalators on the…
public transportAmtrak has two-for-one fall foliage deals and $30 tickets for New England travelSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
If you'd like to squeeze in a little break this fall to see the change in foliage in New England, you might want to avail of Amtrak's latest two-for-one…
public transportPopular Greek islands removed from England's travel corridor as it adopts new quarantine approachSep 8, 2020 • 2 min read
The UK has introduced a new mandatory quarantine rule anyone arriving into the country, including returning citizens and residents.
public transportNew low-cost European train service links up three major citiesAug 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Two trains run daily in each direction, and tickets are priced as low as €16 between Prague and Budapest and €9 from Vienna to Budapest, which includes seat…
public transportCommuters can sail to work in London with Uber BoatAug 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Uber Boat is a new service that launched this week to offer London commuters an alternative to the often jam-packed Tube.
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…
historyVenice gondola service returns as lockdown restrictions ease in ItalyMay 25, 2020 • 2 min read
After over two months of lockdown, Italy is beginning to show signs of life returning to normal.
public transportHow Amtrak trips will change after the COVID-19 pandemicApr 30, 2020 • 1 min read
The US national passenger railroad service has outlined its future plans for operating a full schedule again.
public transportTake a virtual tour of the fascinating history and architecture of the Moscow MetroApr 3, 2020 • 1 min read
You can check out the history and beauty of Moscow Metro's Soviet and modern Russian architecture online.
public transportIstanbul ferries will now run during the night at weekendsMar 6, 2020 • 1 min read
İstanbul's ferry service has been expanded to run on a 24-hour basis at weekends between its European and Asian sides.
public transportLuxembourg has made all its public transport freeMar 2, 2020 • 1 min read
Luxembourg becomes the first country to lift all fares on its public transportation.
public transportA new wider-access unlimited rail pass makes it easier than ever to visit Kansai’s top sitesMar 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Japan's new Kansai Area Pass makes it easier than ever to tour the area’s most famous and celebrated tourist attractions.
artVienna's public transport users can get free museum and concert ticketsFeb 13, 2020 • 1 min read
Vienna is taking a cultural approach to its carbon-neutral goals by offering free museum and concert tickets to people who walk, cycle or use public…