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Travel Industry Collaborates to Offer Free Holidays for Healthcare Heroes

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 6, 202404 mins

A grassroots movement that started off in Spain has spread across Europe, encouraging travel businesses, hotels, and B&Bs to provide free holidays to healthcare workers in the UK as soon as travel bans are lifted.

Silent Connections: Acts of Kindness Among Strangers in the Scottish Highlands

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 2024016 mins

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Vibrant Travel-Inspired Zoom Backgrounds for Engaging Meetings

Lauren NewmanNovember 6, 202405 mins

For better or worse,Zoomvideo calls have taken over our quarantined lives. From work conferences toquarintinisand quizzes with friends, never before have so many prying eyes entered our homes. On the one hand, it’s great because it helps us stay in touch; however, it can feel intrusive. Fortunately, there are ways to distract your audience and yourself by livening things up with a travel-themed background.

Top 10 Travel-Friendly Board Games for Kids During Lockdown

Jeffrey JohnsonNovember 6, 202408 mins

If you feel like you’re battling with screen time at the moment, be kind to yourself – we’re living in unprecedented times, and technology is assisting many of us as we navigate our working and home-schooling days. However, these unusual times can also present an excellent opportunity for family bonding.

Top Wineries Offering Virtual Wine Tastings

Lydia WilsonNovember 6, 202407 mins

Wine fans know the drill: you stroll to the counter at a beverage shop or winery, eager to explore the tasting menu. Your host pours a finger or two of something golden or rosy into your glass, allowing you to swish, slosh, and swirl your way through a palette of flavors before deciding to kick it back or make use of a spittoon. However, with social distancing measures in place, wine tastings have moved online, creating a unique experience for oenophiles everywhere.

Iceland’s Initiative: Tree Hugs to Combat Isolation Amid COVID-19

Oscar WaltersNovember 6, 202404 mins

Iceland’s forestry service is promoting a unique initiative encouraging residents to hug trees for five minutes a day. This practice, although unconventional, is based on research suggesting that connecting with nature can significantly enhance mental well-being.

Revitalization of Europe’s Luxurious Abandoned Canfranc Railway Station

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 202404 mins

What was once one of the grandest railway stations in Europe is set for a major revival as the Canfranc International Station on the Spanish-French border prepares to welcome international passengers once again.

My Girlfriend’s Joyful Retreat in India Amidst the Pandemic

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 2024012 mins

London-based writer Damien Gabet is trying to get his girlfriend Polly home. She’s currently in lockdown India, happily shielded from the pandemic, in a yoga centre. Here he explains what it’s like talking to someone who says, “Corona what?”

Discover Vienna: Ann Patchett’s Insightful Journey | GoTravelDaily Reads

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 202409 mins

When I was 29 and living in Montana with my boyfriend, I took a year-long fellowship at Radcliffe College and moved by myself to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Initially, I thought it was too great an opportunity to miss, but weeks later, I realized what my decision would cost me. When I called our apartment in Missoula late at night, no one picked up. When I finally did reach my boyfriend, he was distracted and evasive.

Purchase a Historic Beach House in the Bahamas Once Visited by Princess Diana

Jessica ProctorNovember 6, 202404 mins

If you fancy a holiday property with royal cachet, you could purchase a beach house in the Bahamas where the late Princess Diana once stayed.

Unique Shopping Experiences in Prague’s Best Shops

Vodka ManNovember 6, 2024011 mins

Prague’s unique vibe and atmosphere beautifully reflects its wide array of shops. While stores focusing on modern Czech design have become a lot easier to find, the old-school gems are still there, often hidden away in narrow alleyways. Here are 10 shops that perfectly represent Prague’s contemporary culture.

Family-Friendly Adventures in Seville: A Guide for Parents

Melissa SullivanNovember 6, 202409 mins

When you’re traveling to Spain as a family, it’s reassuring to know your children will be welcomed with warm smiles – the Spanish dote on little ones. As a compact city, Seville is easy to navigate, offering family-friendly cultural, historical, and scientific attractions within a manageable area. Look for a bilingual map marking points of interest for families, calledSevilla con los Peques(Sevilla with Kids).

4 Simple Steps to Organize Your Travel Photos Effectively

Michael BooneNovember 6, 2024013 mins

Travel photographer Laura Watilo Blake knows a thing or two about good digital hygiene and keeping track of all the shots she takes on each trip. She shared her top tips for wrangling your own collection of travel photos before your next adventure.

GoTravelDaily Staff Share Travel Highlights to Overcome Lockdown Blues

Vodka RussiaNovember 6, 202408 mins

As the world of travel grinds to a halt, we asked GoTravelDaily staffers to share some of their favorite memories from trips, experiences, and adventures around the world. From wildlife encounters on safari to listening to an iceberg, here are some anecdotes from the great outdoors.

20 Unique and Innovative Toilets from Around the Globe

Lydia WilsonNovember 6, 2024015 mins

As any experienced traveler knows, you can tell a whole lot about a place by its bathrooms. Whatever you prefer to call them – lavatory, loo, bog, khasi, thunderbox, dunny, washroom, or water closet – toilets are a (sometimes opaque, often wide-open) window into the secret soul of a destination.

Epic Summer Adventure: Hiking the Swiss Alps for a Live Music Gig

Nicole PotterNovember 6, 2024010 mins

I took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from my brow, and grasped the rusted metal bar that had been drilled into the rock face. Above me, my brother had just disappeared over the top of the mountain. My heart was hammering through my chest. The mandolin in my backpack shifted slightly as I put my weight onto the makeshift ladder. Ahead of me, a cloudy glacial lake shone in the sunlight. I was on my way to a cabin 2,200 metres above sea level in the Swiss Alps to play a concert. The crowd was waiting. The gig was sold out. We could not fail.

7 Creative Travel Ideas for Homeschooling Families

Joshua LiuNovember 6, 202406 mins

If you’re scrambling to create a homeschool agenda for your kids during this unprecedented time, be sure to carve out some time for travel education. While taking them on an actual trip right now isn’t possible, you can incorporate activities that’ll spark their curiosity about people and places around the world amidst science lessons and algebra equations.

Insider’s Guide to Exploring Seville

Jon SummersNovember 6, 202408 mins

Seville, with its amazing history and hugely varied architecture, invites you to discover its hidden corners. The city is compact, making it easy to walk almost anywhere. Moreover, the sunshine, exquisite food, and welcoming locals enhance its appeal.

Discover Unique Barbershops Worldwide on This YouTube Channel

Bobby SpencerNovember 6, 202406 mins

The coronavirus pandemic has sadly forced many of us to cancel our travel plans. However, the virus can’t stop us from satisfying our wanderlust virtually. One YouTube travel channel we are loving right now is ‘Haircut Harry’. Unlike many similar channels, the host observes his destinations from a chair at the local barbershop.

Top Dining Spots in Lisbon for Foodies in 2025

Lauren NewmanNovember 6, 2024013 mins

There is no such thing as a bad meal inLisbon– from the simplest of dishes to the most elaborate, Lisboetas take food seriously. It’s impossible to condense everywhere you can taste mouth-watering cuisine in Portugal’s capital city in one article, but we’ve cooked up a list of the best places to eat in Lisbon for all tastes and budgets.