wildlife and nature
Can you help this US state choose its next state park?Nov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to create more dedicated spaces for nature-based recreation by asking the public to nominate a site.
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historyDiscovery in Maryland sheds light on the history of enslaved peopleNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
A team of archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the oldest site that housed enslaved people in southern Maryland, USA.
sportsEmily Harrington is first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate in 24 hoursNov 11, 2020 • 3 min read
Emily Harrington has become the first woman to free climb El Capitan's 3000-foot-high Golden Gate route in under 24 hours.
wildlife and natureThe beloved cat that called Istanbul's Hagia Sophia home has diedNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Gli was a popular presence at Hagia Sophia and was filmed in 2009 being stroked by former US president Barack Obama.
skiingUS ski resorts implement new rules for skiing in 2020Nov 11, 2020 • 4 min read
Ski resorts across the US are set to implement new rules this season to protect guests and staff against coronavirus infection.
national parksUS veterans and gold star families can now enjoy a lifetime of free national park accessNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
The National Park Service is offering five days of free enty to all of the US's national parks in 2020.
artNorway’s new passport may just be the most stylish in the worldNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
The resdesigned passports feature illustrations of the country's landscape that change from day to night under UV light.
family travelSnow tube in Florida - this winter-themed amusement park opens soonNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
The theme park will feature snow-themed rides and activities for adults and children.
wildlife and natureA historic vote in Colorado will bring gray wolves back to the ecosystemNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Gray wolves were hunted and trapped to extinction in the 1940s, resulting in the ecosystem becoming out of balance.
cruiseOn Election Day, Key West voted to ban large cruise shipsNov 10, 2020 • 3 min read
On Election Day, residents of Key West voted to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city. It's a move that will have a ripple effect on the environment.
The world’s first passenger Hyperloop journey has been successfulNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
For the first time ever, passengers have travelled safely and successfully aboard a hyperloop, after a recent test in the Nevada Desert.
wineBarcelona adds struggling bodegas to its list of cultural heritage sitesNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Barcelona is adding 11 bodegas — traditional wine bars — to its list of protected cultural heritage sites.
historyExplore the world on a private tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Travel CuriousNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lonely Planet Experiences is expanding its local-led private tours in 76 new cities across the US, Scotland, England, France, Spain, and China.
New report reveals the best cities in the world for 2021Nov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The factors include diversity, weather, the number of parks and tourist attractions, and the number of social media hashtags and check-ins.
wildlife and natureHow this jet engine was transformed into a unique four-bed holiday homeNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
All it took was a decommissioned nacelle and 1000 hours of conversion work.
Italy's list of "most beautiful towns" has four new additionsNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The association "I Borghi più belli d'Italia" protects and promotes Italy's smaller towns and has just welcomed four new additions to its ranks.
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.
wineMove to Italy and live on a gorgeous Prosecco vineyard for $13.6 millionNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The 108-hectare Friuli wine estate is located in Pordenone and it comes complete with an 18th-century manor villa.
skiingAlaska Airlines is offering free ski tickets to passengersNov 6, 2020 • 1 min read
With outdoor activities being favored due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many travelers are considering a trip to the slopes.
sportsA new off-road adventure route in the UK offers an irresistible challenge for cyclistsNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Immerse yourself in 10,000 years of history by riding this 350km loop around historic Wessex, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Alfred the Great. Not only does…
luxuryThis stunning Bali hotel is winning hearts with its ultra-stylish designNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Named as one of the winners of the Dezeen Awards 2020, the Tiing Tejakula Villas are a design-lovers dream getaway.
cruiseThis is the first cruise ship to have its own COVID-19 testing labNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Viking Cruises have unveiled a PCR testing lab onboard a 930-guess ocean vessel with the capacity to do large-scale testing for COVID-19.