Chinese authorities lifted a more than two-month ban on outbound travel from the city where the global pandemic first emerged. Hecto Retamal | AFP | Getty Images Millions of Chinese people kept their spending down during the first major holiday in China since the coronavirus outbreak. During the Labor Day holiday that ran from May 1
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1. Istanbul: where two empires meet This dynamic seaside metropolis, straddling Europe and Asia, has an unparalleled legacy of Byzantine Christian and Ottoman-Muslim architecture, a vibrant contemporary arts scene and great places to eat and drink. Why it’s so special Istanbul holds two trump cards when it comes to unique selling points: no other city
Though the museum temporarily closed in March due to stay-at-home restrictions, employees were determined to continue their daily practice of honoring victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on their birthdays. The museum’s security team, who is considered essential staff at One World Trade Center, volunteered to take up the task. Each day, members of
Ethiopia is one of Wild Frontiers’ most popular destinations in Africa, but it is still relatively seldom-visited. The country has worked hard to overcome negative perceptions over the years, and it is slowly gaining a reputation as one of the most varied and fascinating destinations in Africa. Here are eleven things you may find surprising
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For our first few nights in Koh Samui we stayed at Santiburi Beach Resort: http://migrationology.com/2015/07/santiburi-beach-resort-koh-samui/ On Day 3 in Koh Samui, it was time to check out of Santiburi Beach Resort – as much as I wanted to stay for a week at the resort and relax and enjoy the beach, it was time to
(CNN) — When travelers come aboard the Zaandam, a cruise ship in the Holland America Line, they have access to nine levels of elegant lodgings, entertainment and fine dining. On the 781-foot vessel’s Promenade deck, an art gallery abuts a big-screen movie theater. The Lido deck has a fitness center and full-service spa. That cornucopia
KLM and Air France have announced that the wearing of face masks will be mandatory on all flights from May 11. The news comes as KLM begins to gradually restore its suspended European flights with daily services to eight destinations, including Barcelona, Madrid, Rome and Milan. The new measures require passengers, crew and ground staff
Addolorata Marzovilla, known as Nonna Dora or the pasta machine, has been making pasta for about 70 years. She has been working at her son’s restaurant, I Trulli, in New York City for over the past 20 years. INSIDER’s Herrine Ro visited the restaurant to see how Nonna Dora makes some of her pasta and
Tokyo (CNN) — When Keisuke Arai switched to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, he began bickering more with his long-term girlfriend. Suspecting he wasn’t alone, the Tokyo-based tourism operator wondered how couples across Japan were coping under lockdown, as they adjusted to being together 24/7 under the same roof. On April 3, he
This year marks 100 years since the start of an era which was to define 1920s America, help usher in the Jazz Age and even unexpectedly boost organized crime: Prohibition. Described by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson as “a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose,” Prohibition ushered in laws banning
The coronavirus pandemic has caused disruption for many of us looking forward to relaxing holidays this year, and if you’re dreaming of outdoor infinity pools, muscle-melting massages and a good old natter in your robes, the idea of a spa break will be more tantalising than ever right now. The following round-up should offer some
(CNN) — During the week of April 21, there were just two passenger-carrying 747 jumbo jets flying around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has made the Queen of the Skies an acutely endangered monarch. But Her Majesty might just be having the finest moment of her reign. As the pandemic continues to sweep the globe,
Adobe Stock Feel-good stories about animals taking advantage of empty parks and natural spaces during the coronavirus lockdown are in the news, and Fasmendhoo Island in the Maldives recently experienced some exciting first-time maritime visitors of its own. Endangered hawksbill turtles hatched on a quiet stretch of beach at the Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA in Raa
©Sanny11/Getty Images Take a tip from the experts on how to enjoy Cinco de Mayo from your home this year Take a tip from the experts on how to enjoy Cinco de Mayo from your home this year Translated to the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over France during the Franco-Mexican
►SUBSCRIBE for 2 new videos per week: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe ►T-shirts and caps available now: https://migrationology.com/store/ Welcome to Seattle, Washington, a beautiful city on the shores of the Puget Sound. Seattle is known for its Pacific Northwest cuisine, gorgeous scenery, and there are some pretty amazing restaurants that you need to try. I set off in the
(CNN) — High above the Polcevera valley, the final section of a majestic new bridge was hoisted into place this week, signaling the imminent completion of a remarkable engineering project against seemingly impossible odds. The bridge is a critical traffic artery for northern Italy. It connects two sides of the city of Genoa and serves
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is experimenting with disinfection pods and robot cleaners in an effort to protect passengers and staff from coronavirus. Trials for various innovative technologies are currently under way at the international hub, many of which could become everyday features at airports around the world as more countries begin to open their
Wellington, New Zealand (CNN) — It may be some time before tourists are traveling the globe again. But what if you could travel through designated, approved parts of it? Politicians from Australia and New Zealand are discussing the possibility of opening up borders to each other, creating a travel corridor — or “travel bubble” —
Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., speaks during the virtual Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting seen on a laptop computer in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Bloomberg A 95% plunge in passengers. Billions in losses. A rush for new debt. A recovery that executives expect to take