Courtesy hjl/Flickr Does your passport look like this, or do you still have some more traveling to do? On August 6, the US State Department announced it was lifting its blanket advisory warning against all foreign travel. The advisory was lifted with coordination from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). What does it mean for
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In the African bush, safari tourism and wildlife have long enjoyed a symbiotic relationship, depending on each other for survival. The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the continent’s tourism sector, estimated to be worth around US$38 billion in 2018. Consequently, Africa’s vulnerable wildlife has been hit hard too. A new initiative, Ride4Rangers,
Outdoor tables and chairs at a closed beer garden in Berlin, Germany Getty Images There are many things people might miss about the now-outdated notion of going to a restaurant without wearing a mask, ordering food without being behind perspex glass and being served without gloves. However, there are lots of things that won’t be
Please note our writers visited Devon prior to the coronavirus pandemic Wilder and less trammelled than the rest of Devon, the north of the county has a comfortingly old-fashioned, low-tech feel. Prices are, on the whole, cheaper than the more chi-chi resorts of south Devon, so it’s a great option for extended families, large groups
Pittsburgh, 2019 — A woman poses during the second annual Fresh Fest, a beer festival dedicated to … [+] showcasing Black brewers and artists, along with those from Pittsburgh. Reddvision The team behind the nation’s first all-Black beer festival is breaking new ground again. Forced to cancel its third annual Pittsburgh gathering because of COVID,
Strictly Dumpling’s Mike Chen and INSIDER’s Herrine Ro visit Wah Fung No 1 Fast Food in New York City’s Chinatown. Mike, like many New Yorkers, believes this restaurant is the best cheap eat in the neighborhood. The two order a few dishes and rank which is their favorite. For more on Wah Fung, watch Mike
When Amber Lynn Gilles was refused service by a San Diego Starbucks barista in June, she took her frustrations to Facebook: “Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I’m not wearing a mask. Next time I will wait for cops and bring a medical exemption.” After a GoFundMe drive raised over $100,000
Kangaroo Valley is a 2 hour drive from Sydney, and as the name suggests, provides ample opportunity to see these native animals. The town is a quaint set of shops nestled in the valley, completely surrounded by mountains. Often in the mornings you will see the kangaroos amongst the trees before they disappear in to
Buy this deal now and book flexibly through 2021. Black Mountain, just 25 minutes outside of Asheville, is a year-round destination where visitors can take advantage of hiking trails in the summer, view the vibrant change of colors during fall foliage season or retreat for a romantic winter getaway. This exclusive offer allows guests to
Uber Eats and related delivery business has officially become Uber’s biggest business, overtaking … [+] ride-sharing bookings in the second quarter. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images With the coronavirus pandemic keeping people at home and dampening demand for ride-sharing, Uber’s UBER mainstay business transporting people has just taken a back
Find one of the world’s most interesting red wines, submerged off the coast of Dubrovnik. Produced by Lonely Planet for GoPro. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of editorial independence and impartiality. For more head over to our video hub: http://lptravel.to/EPFn5Q
Please note our writers visited Devon prior to the coronavirus pandemic Devon’s boutique hotels are geared towards design devotees who want a beautiful rural setting, but don’t want to abandon urban standards. Contemporary decor, first-class dining and exceptional service is the norm, with added luxuries that include cocktail bars, spas and private cinemas. Most are
A young black woman holds an I Voted sticker getty The connection between the temperance and women’s suffrage movements in America has been well documented. As the story goes, mid-to-late 19th century women seeking relief from the ideological scourge of drunk, abusive husbands banded together to ban the production and sale of alcohol. Empowered by
(CNN) — Avgeek desktop gamers and wannabe airline captains can finally get the high-altitude fix they’ve been craving. Following a prolonged period of hibernation, the rebooted Microsoft Flight Simulator, officially available on August 18, could be the perfect antidote to pandemic-induced cabin fever — or to airplane cabin withdrawal symptoms, for those who’ve been bumped
Robb Aaron Gordon Just nine miles from Maui, the Hawaiian Island of Lanai is known for its natural beauty and laid-back small-town charm – until 1992, the land was almost entirely dedicated to growing pineapples. Today, it’s an under the radar idyll favored by celebrities (A-listers like Jessica Alba and Cindy Crawford have holidayed there)
Insider’s Claudia Romeo traveled to Seine-et-Marne, France to visit Ferme des 30 Arpents. The farm is one of seven farms making raw-milk Brie de Meaux cheese, and the only one that makes it fermier, which means that the cheese is made by hand solely with milk produced by the 250 cows at the farm. Every
A United Airlines ticketing agent checks the mobile device of a passenger as he tries to check in for a flight in the main terminal of Denver International Airport. David Zalubowski | AP Sixteen Republican senators on Wednesday backed $25 billion in additional federal aid to support airline industry jobs as a spike in coronavirus
When you’re in a park in Barcelona, you will quickly notice just how many people are staying active, either with running or working out. The city is obsessed with it. Over the years, the local councils and governing bodies have put a lot of money into ensuring that people can quench their thirst for exercise
Photo by Laura Brown Yosemite National Park during the Ferguson Fire in 2018. Photo by Laura Brown. The legislation will help clear the maintenance backlog and restore America’s public lands. Today, President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which provides $900 million annually and an additional $9.5 billion over the next
It took four attempts to get to Chewton Glen this year. My first stay was postponed because the new pool loungers at the refurbished spa hadn’t arrived. How could I possibly go? Then, in March, there was a more significant incident involving a banana, a bat and a pig that ended up being cooked by