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How Amtrak trips will change after the COVID-19 pandemic Apr 30, 2020 • 1 min read
The US national passenger railroad service has outlined its future plans for operating a full schedule again.
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tv'The social side of Dublin is something you have to experience' - Normal People's Daisy Edgar-JonesApr 30, 2020 • 3 min read
Explore the filming location of the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel 'Normal People.'
filmMatt Damon is spending the COVID-19 lockdown in a pretty village in IrelandApr 29, 2020 • 2 min read
The star is residing in an exclusive home in the affluent Irish village by the sea with his wife and four children.
disneyDisney is offering a free Lion King online theatre course for childrenApr 29, 2020 • 1 min read
Disney Theatrical Productions is offering an online theatre course for young people aged between 8 and 15 .
foodLithuania’s capital is re-opening with huge open-air cafés and restaurantsApr 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Vlnius is permitting cafés and restaurants to re-open and has given public space to facilitate outdoor tables.
air travelArgentina shuts down commercial flights with strictest travel ban in the AmericasApr 28, 2020 • 2 min read
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Argentina has banned all commercial flight ticket sales until September 1.
foodSwedish restaurant creates a solitary dining experience in a meadowApr 28, 2020 • 2 min read
A dining experience has been unveiled in Sweden that sees a single guest eating a meal alone in a beautiful meadow, with the food delivered by basket.
What European countries will open for tourism in summer 2020?Apr 28, 2020 • 3 min read
There is ongoing discussion among tourism ministers in the European Union over measures to potentially open borders to tourists this summer. So what does…
The Canary Islands explores planning scenarios to slowly re-open to visitorsApr 28, 2020 • 1 min read
International visitors could potentially be re-admitted to the Canaries in October, according to government officials.
One man is quarantining alone in an abandoned California mining townApr 28, 2020 • 3 min read
Brent Underwood was in the middle of turning Cerro Gordo in California into a tourist hotspot when a snowstorm and coronavirus hit.
sustainable travelThese cities around the world lead the way towards a greener futureApr 28, 2020 • 3 min read
An index of the world’s greenest cities ains to provide direction for cities in best practices for urban design.
hikingAustralians are adopting stranded backpackers during the lockdownApr 28, 2020 • 3 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has left backpackers across Australia stranded. A growing social media movement is encouraging Australians to 'Adopt a Backpacker',…
neighborhoodsChicago to ban horse-drawn carriagesApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The Chicago city council voted 46-4 to ban horse-drawn carriages by the end of the year.
skiingAustrian ski town wants to shed its party image after the coronavirus outbreakApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
After Ischgl became the centre of Austria’s biggest cluster of COVID-19 cases, it wants a new strategy for the future.
wildlife and natureRecord number of flamingos paint Mumbai pink during lockdownApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Thousands of flamingos are painting this Indian city pink as they take over a creek in Navi Mumbai during lockdown.
The 'world’s thinnest suitcase' folds down to just two-inchesApr 27, 2020 • 1 min read
A company has launched luggage that folds down to a depth of two inches, making it perfect for travellers that live in homes without much storage space.
wildlife and natureScientists discover new species of snake and give it a fitting Harry Potter nameApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Researchers discovered a new species of green pit viper in the forests of northeast India and named it after Salazar Slytherin, a fictional character from the…
Six tourists tried to wait out India's lockdown by self-isolating in a caveApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Officials discovered six tourists self-isolating in a cave in India after running out of money on their travels.
foodMiniature fish-shaped soy sauce containers have been repurposed for hand sanitizerApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Two Japanese companies have joined forces to repurpose the miniature fish-shaped soy sauce bottles found with sushi for hand sanitizer amidst COVID-19.
filmSXSW and Amazon Prime's free digital film festival has launchedApr 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The canceled Austin film and culture festival SXSW teamed up with Amazon Prime to launch a digital film festival.
sustainable travelDutch Hyperloop company plans to connect Paris to Amsterdam in just 90 minutesApr 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Is this the future of travel? A Dutch Hyperloop company has a vision to connect Europe through a system of eco-friendly, rapid transport.
historyUS Virgin Islands expand virtual carnival experienceApr 24, 2020 • 2 min read
After a successful first phase, The US Virgin Islands is expanding its virtual carnival experience with a host of streaming activities.