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What it's like on Virgin's adults-only cruise ship
20/09/2021

After over a year's delay, Virgin Voyages (of Richard Branson fame) is ready to start officially sailing the Caribbean. Virgin executives hope their ship, the Scarlet Lady, can prove to the world there's a "new way to cruise."...
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'Superman' cyclist shows off Colombia's underrated Boyacá region
13/08/2021

These Colombian mountains have forged the iron legs of the top Colombian cyclists. Movistar team member Miguel Angel Lopez grew up in Pesca, Boyacá -- training on the unforgiving hills of the Andean Mountains amid colonial architecture and colorful small towns....
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The windowless cabin design that could be the future of air travel
20/09/2021

Rosen Aviation's Maverick Project envisages a futuristic airplane cabin complete with touchless controls and virtual windows....
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Fishing with fire in Taiwan
21/09/2021

Fishermen use sulfuric rocks to bring sardines to the surface....
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How to eat sushi: Tips for ordering and eating like a Tokyo local
17/09/2021

In theory, sushi is a simple thing to be enjoyed in almost any way you like....
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See the street art that makes this city a destination
13/08/2021

Colombia's capital Bogotá has embraced street art and has been fostering urban artists like never before. Self-proclaimed neo-muralist, Ledania, delivers bright colors and stylized strokes that adorn high rise buildings, hotel lobbies and city blocks....
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Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs will likely be removed
16/09/2021

Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs, sometimes called the Stairway to Heaven, are likely to be removed next year following a Honolulu City Council meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the site....
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Watch: String quartet performs Vivaldi on giant violin-shaped boat
20/09/2021

The 39 ft (12 m) long craft, designed by Venetian sculptor Livio de Marchi, is a tribute to Covid-19 victims according to the City of Venice....
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Dizzying glass box observatory to open high above New York
16/09/2021

Billed as the "world's most immersive observatory experience," New York's latest observation deck features an all-glass enclosed elevator that travels to over 1,200 feet, transparent glass boxes and a room covered entirely with mirrors....
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Copenhagen's fairy tale twist
20/09/2021

In a land of long-standing ideals, even the rule breakers embody the essence of Denmark....
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The airplane cabin designs of the future
15/09/2021

A touchless airplane bathroom concept and a next-generation economy seat have been named as winning designs in an annual contest highlighting airplane cabin innovations that could reshape the future of flying....
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How this designer's heritage inspires her vibrant work
01/09/2021

From the haute couture runways of Bogotá to the vibrant Pacific coast of Colombia, designer Lia Samantha draws inspiration from her Afro-descendant heritage in every garment she creates....
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Chiang Mai, Thailand's gateway to the north, struggles in absence of international tourists
16/09/2021

Prior to the pandemic, Chiang Mai received around four million international visitors a year, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) figures....
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What it's like to sail on a 'cruise to nowhere'
12/09/2021

The Dream Cruises voyage without a destination lets people in Hong Kong leave the city without facing quarantine...
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Popular Malaysian islands of Langkawi reopening to tourism
15/09/2021

Businesses at Malaysia's prime holiday destination are gearing up to welcome the return of tourists this week, as the country takes an early step towards recovery from a devastating coronavirus crisis....
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An astounding number of people flocked to Yellowstone in August -- enough to set a record
15/09/2021

With health experts steering travelers toward outdoor destinations and activities during the pandemic, US national parks have been a natural magnet. More proof of that came in Tuesday....
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Here are 5 countries that are opening up and living with Covid
16/09/2021

More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, a number of countries have decided it's time to open up and adopt a "living with Covid" model....
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Why more travelers are flying their pets by private jet
14/09/2021

Private jet usage skyrocketed as a result of the travel chaos brought about by the pandemic, and numerous companies say more and more new customers want to bring their pets on board with them....
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Fiji will be open to travel by the end of the year
15/09/2021

Fiji is ready to welcome tourists again by the end of 2021....
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'I felt like I was the only tourist in Kenya': How photographer Felix Rome got the wildlife pictures of a lifetime
14/09/2021

Despite his surname, Felix Rome never wanted to settle in an urban area. The Salisbury, England native trained as a photographer and eventually landed his dream job -- staff shutterbug for a group of safari camps in East Africa....
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A pair of California wildfires are now threatening some of the world's largest trees
15/09/2021

A pair of wildfires burning in California's parched Sierra Nevada mountains have forced the closure of much of Sequoia National Park -- including its most treasured areas, home to some of the largest trees on Earth....
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Olympic skiing venue Squaw Valley Resort changes its 'racist, sexist name'
14/09/2021

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New York City now enforcing Covid-19 vaccine requirement for most indoor activities
13/09/2021

New York City began enforcing its Covid-19 vaccine passport program, known as "Key to NYC," for most indoor activities Monday as part of the city's broad reopening....
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How the world's largest observation wheel was built
13/09/2021

In a city full of superlatives, the latest addition to Dubai's long list of "biggests" and "tallests" is about to take its place in the record books....
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How Europe's doors are slamming shut for Americans
12/09/2021

It was too good to last....
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The hidden side of Spain's package holiday hotspot
14/09/2021

When it comes to beach escapes, Spain's Costa del Sol has been Europe's go-to destination for decades, attracting both package vacationers and the jetset, But it has other treasures beyond the sun, sea and sand....
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Australia to trial vaccine passports over coming days as post-Covid opening preparation begins
13/09/2021

Australians have been told to "dust off (their) passports" after the federal government announced it would begin a trial of vaccine passports with some countries this week -- the latest step in Australia's reopening to the world....
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How this 'mileage maniac' earned 40 million frequent flier miles
07/09/2021

Whether it's signing up for a credit card they don't need, buying a random product, or filling out endless surveys, most travelers have attempted some type of hack to earn themselves extra air miles....
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Pilot completes hair-raising world record tunnel flight
06/09/2021

Pilot Dario Costa notched a Guinness World Record for the longest flight through a tunnel after preparing for the daring stunt for more than a year....
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Dread at 30,000 ft: Inside the increasingly violent world of US flight attendants
06/09/2021

Unruly passenger incidents are seemingly on the increase in the United States, leaving some flight attendants bracing themselves for violent encounters in the sky as they try to cope with Covid-19 risks and maintain safety....
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