More than a century after Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen skied across Greenland, Hurtigruten is celebrating his polar endeavours with a second hybrid expedition ship named after him – and what a beauty she is. A near identical twin to sister ship Roald Amundsen, the stylishly-designed ship offers adventurous itineraries and expertly-led expeditions. This month the
Photo courtesy of iStock / ersinkisacik Stay home – together If we were to guess what the phrase of 2020 would be, we’d put our money on “social distancing.” The spread of COVID-19 has made homebodies of us all. But just because you’re staying at home doesn’t mean you have to ditch your social life.
©Ditty_about_summer/Shutterstock Travel makes the world a better place. When humans are exposed to other cultures and ways of living, we open up and grow as individuals. With the freedom of travel currently on pause because of the COVID crisis, there are other ways to connect with the global community and make the world a better
(CNN) — The US has stopped issuing new passports, unless in a “life-or-death emergency,” in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Examples of emergencies include travel due to serious illnesses, injuries or deaths in the immediate family, it said. Applicants must require travel outside the US within three days, and will have
(CNN) — It’s safe to say no one in the world is sitting down to a three-plus hour, eight-course dinner costing hundreds of dollars at any of the top fine destinations around the globe. The pandemic’s stronghold has all but made it impossible for luxury restaurants to keep doing what they were doing prior to
Viking Cruises is to introduce Mississippi cruises from August 2022, with the longest itineraries connecting New Orleans with St Paul. Sailing on a custom-built vessel, the Viking Mississippi, the voyages will cross through seven US states. Ports of call will include Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans and St Francisville); Mississippi (Natchez and Vicksburg); Tennessee
American Airlines passenger planes (L) parked due to flight reductions made to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. March 23, 2020. The planes on the right are 737 MAX, parked for reasons other than the coronavirus. Nick Oxford | Reuters American Airlines plans to cut its international
(CNN) — Dozens of spring breakers from Texas boarded a plane for fun and came home with coronavirus. About 70 people in their 20s chartered a plane from Austin, Texas, to Mexico for spring break two weeks ago. They went against the advice of White House officials who asked that people avoid gathering in groups
The Big Apple, the USA’s largest city, thrives on relentless energy and buzz. Here are its highlights. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city for more information about New York City.
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