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See Big Bird swing from the moon on The Met's rooftop gardenApr 19, 2021 • 2 min read
The 26-foot-tall sculpture, As Long as the Sun Lasts, is located in the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden.
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petsWalk through history as Rome’s 'Area Sacra' becomes an open-air museumApr 16, 2021 • 2 min read
The sunken area in Largo di Torre Argentina is set to undergo extensive restoration work that will make it accessible.
architectureUNESCO World Heritage site in Denmark hits new heights with this viewing towerApr 15, 2021 • 1 min read
The Marsh Tower will rise 25 meters above the flat marsh lands, giving panoramic views from its viewing platform.
fashion and clothingThe Met Gala returns this year with an exhibition on American fashionApr 15, 2021 • 2 min read
A two-part exhibition on American fashion will take place at the Costume Institute in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Israel will open to vaccinated travelers from MayApr 14, 2021 • 1 min read
A limited number of groups can enter from 23 May and the number will be increased based on the health situation
national parksYou'll need a reservation to visit Yosemite National Park this summerApr 14, 2021 • 2 min read
Day visitors will need to have made advance reservations if they're planning to visit between 21 May and 30 September.
historyArchaeologists uncover Ancient Egyptian 'lost city' in LuxorApr 13, 2021 • 2 min read
The city was built around 3500 years ago and is part of a palace built for the jubilee of the pharoah Amenhotep III.
West Virginia will pay remote workers $12,000 to move thereApr 13, 2021 • 2 min read
The US state has launched the Ascend WV program to entice remote workers and digital nomads to move there.
public transportMore US cities could be connected by rail with this major Amtrak upgradeApr 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Improvements include 20,000 miles of rebuilt roads and billions of dollars for seaports and airports, but perhaps the most interesting prospect is the $80…
St Lucia wants travelers to make the most of their stay with a six-week tripApr 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The Caribbean destination of St Lucia has announced an immersive new extended stay program called "Live It."
wildlife and natureGaze at the stars in Colorado's incredible new dark sky parkApr 9, 2021 • 2 min read
Mesa Verde National Park has been accredited an International Dark Sky Park thanks to the quality of its night skies.
wildlife and natureHow to have a picnic at Buckingham Palace this summerApr 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The garden at Buckingham Palace in London will open to visitors and is home to a remarkable array of flora and fauna.
train travelTravel between Colorado and Utah in a glass-domed trainApr 7, 2021 • 2 min read
The "Rockies to the Red Rocks" route will be a two-day rail journey between Denver and Moab from August 2021.
An incredible new suspension bridge is opening in CanadaApr 6, 2021 • 2 min read
The Golden Skybridge will connect forested trails in British Columbia's Columbia and Rocky mountain ranges.
artA Louisville art gallery will hold an exhibition honoring Breonna TaylorApr 6, 2021 • 2 min read
A new exhibition will honor Black lives lost too soon, reflecting on the life of Breonna Taylor and her killing in 2020.
Australia and New Zealand's travel bubble will launch this monthApr 6, 2021 • 1 min read
The much-anticipated date for residents to travel between the two countries without isolating has been announced.
national parksUtah is getting a new state park named after a dinosaurApr 5, 2021 • 1 min read
Utah is about to get its 45th and 46th state parks, one of which will be named after the Utahraptor, a 100 million-year-old dinosaur.
The CDC approves travel for fully vaccinated people in the USApr 2, 2021 • 1 min read
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can travel domestically in the US, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC).Â
Work from the beach as another Caribbean island offers long-term staysApr 2, 2021 • 2 min read
The Dutch Caribbean island has extended an invitation to remote workers to work and live in Curaçao for up to a year.
festivals and eventsApril's National Park Week will bring free entry and celebrationsApr 1, 2021 • 2 min read
The week-long celebration, from April 17 to 25, encourages people to explore the US's national parks, sacred sites and historical landmarks.
artWorld famous artists create mini masterpieces for this tiny art galleryApr 1, 2021 • 2 min read
Masterpieces in Miniature: The 2021 Model Art Gallery will make its debut in June at an English gallery.
wildlife and natureWhy Kyoto's cherry blossoms have bloomed unusually earlyMar 31, 2021 • 2 min read
Experts think that warmer weather due to climate change is making Japan's revered pink blossoms bloom earlier.