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Pompeii’s historic museum reopens with new artifactsJan 27, 2021 • 2 min read
The Antiquarium of Pompeii has reopened as a museum dedicated to finds that show and narrate the story of Pompeii.
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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.
national parksRocky Mountain National Park is lifting its reservation requirementJan 25, 2021 • 1 min read
The park has decided to discontinue the timed-entry reservation system it put in place to facilitate social distancing.
Florida's new COVID-19 vaccination rules take aim at 'vaccine tourism'Jan 25, 2021 • 2 min read
The practice has been called "vaccine tourism" and it was causing a level of controversy in the Sunshine State.
How to celebrate Burns Night virtually in 2021Jan 25, 2021 • 2 min read
A range of virtual events will take place this year on January 25 as the country celebrates its national bard.
cocktailsTake a peek inside the Nashville bar inspired by Dolly PartonJan 22, 2021 • 2 min read
From day one, fans have admired the Instagrammable venue, not least since the news that Parton was involved in funding Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The US introduces sweeping new rules on domestic and international travelJan 22, 2021 • 2 min read
An executive order signed by the president this week will require domestic and international travelers to abide by a new set of rules.
Travelers can skip quarantine in Romania if they've had the COVID-19 vaccineJan 22, 2021 • 2 min read
The European country is reopening without quarantine to those who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
national parksAccess to 10,000 miles of US national park trails has been restoredJan 21, 2021 • 1 min read
The three-year project has been completed in the US to encourage people to get outdoors and visit national parks.
artThe Met launches virtual art exhibition with augmented realityJan 21, 2021 • 3 min read
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched an online interactive augmented reality exhibition free for all to access.
Travelers can visit the Seychelles - if they've gotten the vaccineJan 20, 2021 • 1 min read
The 115-island nation in the Indian Ocean will welcome travelers who provide a certificate of vaccination.
luxuryThese Singapore hotels are offering health insurance for guests who catch COVID-19Jan 20, 2021 • 1 min read
The four Shangri-La hotels in Singapore are offering complementary health insurance to their guests so that all their expenses will be covered in case they…
foodFrance has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurantJan 20, 2021 • 2 min read
A vegan restaurant in France has been awarded a Michelin star, the first time an establishment serving only plant-based dishes in the country to do so.
health and wellnessThe UK's BrewDog pubs want to offer you a vaccine - and a commemorative beerJan 20, 2021 • 2 min read
A Scottish craft beer brewer and pub chain, is offering its closed outlets across the United Kingdom to the government to use as COVID-19 vaccination centers.
historyThis beautiful and colorful island will be Italy's Capital of Culture for 2022Jan 20, 2021 • 2 min read
Procida might be a small island in the Gulf of Naples, but its history and beauty are breathtaking.
Here's what to expect when Sri Lanka opens to visitors this monthJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
The country has implemented safety guidelines and precautionary measures as it gets ready to welcome visitors again.
cyclingWalk or cycle from NYC to Canada on the new Empire State TrailJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
The Empire State Trail, a 750-mile hiking and cycling path across New York, is complete, providing a new way to enjoy the outdoors.
national parksA wolverine has been caught on camera in Yellowstone for the first timeJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
Animal experts captured footage of a wild wolverine outside of the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the park.
Explore the deserts of Abu Dhabi on these new off-roading routesJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
Abu Dhabi has launched six self-drive off-roading routes that have been designed for all levels of driving experience.
national parksGlacier National Park has a stunning new "sister park" in IrelandJan 18, 2021 • 1 min read
Glacier National Park in Montana has just gained a sister park in Ireland - Killarney National Park.
hotelsCamp out in these egg-shaped pods in the Costa Rican jungleJan 18, 2021 • 1 min read
Five egg-shaped pods have been unveiled in the tropical jungle in Costa Rica.
sustainable travelA new electric safari car will aid conservation efforts in KenyaJan 18, 2021 • 2 min read
A yacht company has unveiled an electric safari car designed for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT) in Kenya.