The Eiffel Tower will shine brighter with an incredible golden makeover
Feb 10, 2021 • 2 min read
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, the popular landmark is currently undergoing a makeover that will make it brighter.
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Canada is introducing a mandatory three-day hotel quarantineFeb 10, 2021 • 2 min read
It aims to prevent air travel from being a source of further spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the virus.
air travelTravelers could face costs of £1750 under the UK's new quarantine rulesFeb 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The UK has announced tougher new quarantine and COVID-19 tests measures for international arrivals.
historyNew Orleans gets creative with Mardi Gras celebrations in 2021Feb 9, 2021 • 3 min read
New Orleans's Carnival season looks very different this year. From creative, socially-distant takes on festival traditions to virtual events galore, here’s how…
Australia’s whale-shaped underwater marine observatory will rise from the oceanFeb 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The design of the Australian Underwater Discovery Centre at Busselton Jetty has been unveiled after a public vote.
wildlife and natureThis New Mexico preserve is now an international dark sky parkFeb 8, 2021 • 2 min read
The certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve’s night skies and enhance visitor experiences.
festivals and eventsCelebrate Lunar New Year online with a variety of virtual eventsFeb 8, 2021 • 2 min read
Many of the celebrations for the Lunar New Year are taking place virtually this year.
Estonia waives quarantine for travelers who meet these requirementsFeb 5, 2021 • 1 min read
It will waive ten-day quarantine for travelers who have can prove vaccination against or recovery from COVID-19.
historyShimmering Vegas installation celebrates the beauty of America's national parksFeb 5, 2021 • 3 min read
Coming to the Vegas branch of Meow Wolf this year, the installation is made up of intricate patterns of white lines that were delicately hand-painted on layers…
hikingGeorgia will accept international travelers who have received the COVID-19 vaccineFeb 5, 2021 • 2 min read
It is lifting restrictions for travelers once they prove they have received a two-dose course of a COVID-19 vaccine.
New Zealand may stay closed to visitors for the rest of the yearFeb 3, 2021 • 2 min read
New Zealand's borders may remain closed for most of 2021 due to uncertainty around the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
digital nomadWork remotely for a year on the Caribbean island of MontserratFeb 3, 2021 • 2 min read
It has declared itself open to welcome digital nomads and work-from-home professionals for up to 12 months.
The paradise islands of French Polynesia are closing to visitors againFeb 2, 2021 • 1 min read
The archipelago will close to international visitors from 3 February due to a rise in COVID-19 cases on the islands.
Amsterdam plans to move red light district away from the city and into a purpose-built centerFeb 2, 2021 • 2 min read
Changes are coming to Amsterdam
Travelers arriving into Jordan no longer have to quarantine for seven daysFeb 2, 2021 • 2 min read
Travelers must have a valid negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and undergo another one upon arrival.
wildlife and natureThis iconic California road trip is on hold after part of Highway 1 washes awayFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
A section of Highway 1 has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rain from a winter storm caused severe damage.
film"I started talking to the stove" - What it's like to attend a remote Swedish film fest aloneFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
Göteborg Film Festival has devised an initiative called The Isolated Cinema on the remote Hamneskär island.
wildlife and natureExplore the stars above England's national parks at virtual dark skies festivalsFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
Several dark skies festivals are due to launch in February in virtual form at national parks in England.
architectureIs this pop-up ‘vertical theater’ in the UK the future of performance venues?Feb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
The Vertical Theatre has been designed to give a much-needed boost to the struggling live entertainment industry.
artA serious Frida Kahlo exhibit is coming to Chicago this summerFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
This summer, the most comprehensive Frida Kahlo exhibit in the past 40 years is coming to Chicago, and the area is going all out to celebrate with themed…
artA stunning multi-sensory Monet exhibition is opening in AustraliaJan 29, 2021 • 1 min read
It pays homage to the paintings and uses immersive technology to trace the history of the Impressionist movement.
historyThis is how Italy is protecting its underwater cultural heritageJan 28, 2021 • 2 min read
A good part of Italy's massive cultural heritage is actually at the bottom of the country's seas, lakes and rivers, and Italy is taking its first steps in…