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How COVID-19 has impacted the cost of a city break in Europe Sep 3, 2020 • 2 min read
The travel industry has felt the force of COVID-19, but exactly how much have prices fallen as a result?
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cyclingOver 500 miles of new bike trails are now open to cyclists in the USSep 3, 2020 • 3 min read
The US Bicycle Route System (USBRS) has expanded its reach to 29 states, with over 500 miles of new routes added in California and Wisconsin.
luxuryRent a whole private island near Venice on AirbnbSep 3, 2020 • 2 min read
Dreaming of the perfect Italian getaway? This Airbnb sees guests renting an entire Venetian island.
health and wellnessDip into history at the UK's first geothermally-heated seawater poolSep 3, 2020 • 2 min read
Jubilee Pool, one of Europe's last remaining seawater lidos, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation as a year-round tourist attraction and the UK's…
historyLong-lost medieval sacristy is unearthed at Westminster AbbeySep 2, 2020 • 2 min read
The find comes amidst one of Westminster Abbey’s largest archaeological projects, which is excavating ground on the North Green, which sought to uncover the…
wildlife and natureItaly's iconic Marmolada glacier could disappear in 15 yearsSep 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Italy's famous Marmolada glacier, known as the Queen of the Dolomites, could disappear in 15 years, scientists have warned.
artCopenhagen’s new Happiness Museum is exactly what the world needs right nowSep 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Copenhagen's newly opened Happiness Museum explores the deeper aspects of what really makes us tick.
musicRoad trip playlists are taking over Spotify as travelers hit the roadSep 2, 2020 • 2 min read
This summer, globetrotters have had to look closer to home for adventures, and they’ve been hitting the open road in droves – and cranking up the music while…
air travelUS airlines are scrapping change fees for domestic ticketsSep 1, 2020 • 2 min read
US airlines are getting rid of change fees on many tickets bought for travel within the US.
historyTokyo art collective is bringing its popular light installations to EuropeSep 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Tokyo-based teamLab is renowned for its multi-sensory exhibitions that draw sold-out crowds all over the world, from Shanghai to Seoul to San Francisco.
Scotland's highest village has a community-led plan to attract more touristsSep 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Locals in Wanlockhead have been granted permission to purchase 3000 acres of land from a private estate in their village as part of a community land buyout…
photographyThese eerie abandoned places show another side of PennsylvaniaSep 1, 2020 • 0 min read
Photographer Janine Pendleton has spent a significant amount of time uncovering and documenting some of the most interesting abandoned spaces in Pennsylvania.
foodFinnish researchers believe they’ve found a real hangover cureAug 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The research suggests that the amino acid, L-cysteine, which is produced in the human body, can ease hangovers,
national parksWolverines return to Mt Rainier National Park after more than 100 yearsAug 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The mother and her two kits have set up a den there and everyone at the park is very excited about it.
sustainable travelMalaysia is building a trio of sustainable biodiverse islands for people to live onAug 28, 2020 • 2 min read
Each island is shaped in the form of a lilypad and will be composed of mixed-use districts that can house up to 18,000 residents each.
cocktailsA tiny aircraft carrier is slinging summery drinks in New YorkAug 28, 2020 • 2 min read
It’s been called the world’s smallest aircraft carrier, and now the 125-foot Baylander is docked in the Hudson, serving as a summery watering hole for the…
national parksAirbnb wants to help travelers see lesser-visited national parksAug 28, 2020 • 2 min read
As rural stays and nearby trips grow in popularity, travelers can check out these parks in person or virtually.
art11 of the world's most striking new buildings this yearAug 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet has rounded up some of the world's most unique buildings as featured in the Dezeen Awards 2020 longlist.
filmThe movie ‘Ammonite’ will show off the UK’s stunning Jurassic CoastAug 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The historical drama is set in the early 1800s and it was filmed on location in England.
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…
budget travelNew hop-on-hop-off bus journey will cross 18 countries over 70 daysAug 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Part of the route is similar to the Hippie Trail, a popular overland journey between Europe and Asia on ‘magic buses’ between the 1950s and 1970s.
air travelUS airline uses newly-approved virus-killing coating to keep planes cleanAug 27, 2020 • 1 min read
American Airlines has introduced a cleaning protocol using a surface coating that kills viruses for up to seven days.