wildlife and nature
Dwarf giraffes have been spotted in Uganda and NamibiaJan 13, 2021 • 2 min read
Researchers have become interested in two creatures with shorter legs who have been discovered in different countries.
Travel News
Canada, Mexico and the US extend border restrictionsJan 13, 2021 • 1 min read
Current restrictions on non-essential travel between the three countries is being extended again.
sustainable travelAmsterdam to ban tourists from buying cannabis in the cityJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is looking for ways to reduce over-tourism, and has said she wishes to make cannabis less attractive to visitors.
festivals and eventsChina's incredible Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is a kaleidoscopic celebration of winterJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Modifications have been made to allow the festival to go ahead due to small outbreaks of COVID-19 in nearby cities.
historyMiami opens new art center with boundary-breaking exhibitionsJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
A groundbreaking immersive art center is set to open in Miami in spring with blockbuster shows, attention-grabbing exhibitions and headline acts.
foodA Michelin-star chef is making meals for economy class on this airlineJan 12, 2021 • 1 min read
Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, has designed gourmet food choices for British Airways' new Speedbird Café menu.
architectureParis may get a city beach at the heart of Champs Elysées under new makeover plansJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
There are plans to revitalise Paris' famous Champs-Élysées with plans to make it more pedestrian-friendly with exciting new attractions, including a…
digital nomadWould you relocate for $10,000? These US spots are offering incentives for remote workersJan 12, 2021 • 4 min read
As the shift to remote work continues, a handful of states are offering financial incentives and other perks to attract remote workers to the area.
train travelScotland's first hydrogen-powered train will run by the end of 2021Jan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
By the end of 2021, Scotland is set to have its first train that runs on hydrogen power, thanks to a new project from the Scottish government and a group…
Madrid is blanketed by its heaviest snowfall in decadesJan 11, 2021 • 1 min read
Storm Filomena arrived in Spain over the weekends and its effects were seen everywhere, but especially in the country's capital Madrid.
hotelsThese 10 stunning Airbnbs are the vacation getaways Americans are dreaming ofJan 11, 2021 • 5 min read
These top wish-listed by Airbnb guests in ten states in the US are currently fueling travelers' wanderlust.
wildlife and natureThe newest national park in the US is a hotspot for outdoor adventuresJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Despite its name, the New River is one of the oldest in the world, and the area is a hotspot for outdoor adventures, from white-water rafting on rapids up to…
hotelsThis Queen’s Gambit-inspired hotel room features chess pieces on the ceilingJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
A Kentucky hotel has unveiled a Queen's Gambit-inspired hotel room with a chess-piece ceiling where guests can hone their skills.
Super Nintendo World is set to open in Japan in February - here's a first lookJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is due to open in February 2021, featuring a real-life Mario Kart.
wildlife and natureThis former Shanghai airport has been turned into a beautiful parkJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Xuhui Runway Park has been built on Shanghai's only civilian airport as part of an urban revitalization project.
wildlife and natureThere's new hope for the world’s most endangered turtleJan 8, 2021 • 2 min read
The capture of a female turtle in Vietnam means that at least one male and one female are now known to exist.
photographyNASA reveals its best pictures of Earth from 2020Jan 8, 2021 • 2 min read
They were taken taken by the astronauts who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station during 2020.
hotelsThe Italian towns where you can bid €1 on a houseJan 8, 2021 • 3 min read
An increasing number of small towns in Italy are selling homes for the symbolic price of €1 ($1.13) to revive dwindling populations.
tips and adviceThe world’s most powerful passports for 2021 have been revealedJan 7, 2021 • 2 min read
Japan has the most powerful passport in the world yet again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
You can visit this Hawaiian island - if you stay in a “resort bubble”Jan 6, 2021 • 2 min read
Kauaʻi has implemented a pre- and post-travel testing program for inter-island and out-of-state visitors.
air travelThese US airlines are banning emotional support animalsJan 6, 2021 • 2 min read
Alaska Airlines has said that only service animals with vaccinations will be permitted in cabins, with emotional support animals banned from January on.
digital nomadThese women left winter in the city for a dream job in the MaldivesJan 6, 2021 • 2 min read
The beach and books: two of our favorite things. Now imagine a job that combines the two in the Maldives.