| Angkor, capital of the mighty Khmer empire and one of the largest metropolises in the medieval world, was first abandoned in the 15th century. Today, it lies abandoned once more, this time by tourists and travelers, as the Coronavirus first grounded the travel industry and has since brought the global economy to a shuddering halt. | | |
 | | Why birding is taking flight with a new generation | | Growing up, Sarah Toner often went on bird walks with her grandfather and quickly developed a passion for birding. Toner, now 22, recently graduated with a biology degree from Cornell University, where she traveled all over the world researching birds. Today, she works in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, largely considered the world’s preeminent bird research center, and spends much of her free time traveling to new places to discover birds and their habitats. | | | | | |
 | | Fun and engaging ways to celebrate World Book Day 2020 safely at home | | World Book Day and World Book Night takes place on 23 April. With many libraries, bookshops and schools still experiencing lockdown measures and social-distancing, events and celebrations have been moved online. Here are some interesting activities that are sure to thrill bookworms of all ages! | | | | | |
 | | In-home scavenger hunt to keep the quarantine blues at bay | | If nothing else, this pause from traveling has given many globe trekkers a chance to focus on what’s really important when visiting other countries – finding another ugly refrigerator magnet to add to your collection. Well, the time has come to gather all those random knick-knacks you’ve collected on your travels and take part in this at-home scavenger hunt. | | | | | |
|  | | WATCH: What it’s like to be stuck on a cruise ship during the coronavirus outbreak | | As borders around the world closed to slow the spread of coronavirus, some cruise ships struggled to find ports where they could dock and cruise-goers were left wondering how they could get home. Ellen Bonaventura found herself stuck on the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship in the Indian Ocean. Now, she shares what it was like to be on board. | | | | | |
| | In the interests of the health and well-being of our team, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend the shipment of print orders from our US warehouse. We are assessing this day by day, and will provide updates as soon as we have them. Please note that digital ebook guides are still for sale and are delivered to your inbox immediately. Thank you for your patience. In the meantime, be careful and be kind. | |
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| As lockdowns and social distancing drags on, our favorite neighborhood cafes remain shuttered. We long for the days of visiting our favorite coffee shop to tuck into a good book or pound out a few emails while savoring a frothy latte. Until then, we'll have to step our coffee game at home. Luckily there are several coffee makers and accessories you can buy online to bring your favorite cafe experiences into your very own home. | | |
 | | Travel accessories you can make at home | | Looking for something else to occupy your time and really make staying indoors more creative and perhaps a little challenging? DIY projects, particularly travel-related, are the perfect way to maintain your love of travel. | | | | | |
|  | | 23 independent bookstores in the US to support online | | Portland is a literary city, one that loves to while away a rainy afternoon with a cup of coffee browsing the stacks at Powells or curling up with a new book by the window overlooking West Burnside Street. The decision to lay off hundreds of Powell's employees wasn't just an abstract misfortune, it was personal – it was friends, neighbors, and chosen family out of work. | | | | | |
| In the interests of the health and well-being of our team, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend the shipment of print orders from our US warehouse. We are assessing this day by day, and will provide updates as soon as we have them. Please note that digital ebook guides are still for sale and are delivered to your inbox immediately. Thank you for your patience. In the meantime, be careful and be kind. | |
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| Dramatic sandstone arches, alabaster-white ancient springs, all-encompassing fields of periwinkle – all the stuff of travel daydreams, right? Some are popular destinations for travelers (when we're not social distancing, that is), others are far-flung, remote, and overlooked. But all of them are stunners. | | |
 | | How to organize your travel photos in four steps | | Travel photographer Laura Watilo Blake knows a thing or to 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. | | | | | |
 | | Flower-lovers can now enjoy the Netherlands' amazing tulips online | | At this time of year, the Netherlands is usually carpeted in beautiful tulips, which normally attracts a huge number of visitors. They can only be enjoyed online this year however, after the Dutch government closed public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. | | | | | |
 | | Destination drinks #6: Cape Codder | | The global novel coronavirus pandemic may have grounded us, but we can still enjoy happy hour. This series will provide delicious drink recipes for you to try at home. So call your friends for a virtual sip session with today's cocktail – Cape Codder. | | | | | |
|  | | 26 amazing animal facts for kids | | How long is a chameleon’s tongue? How high can a flea jump? Which animal always gives birth to quadruplets? The natural world is full of incredible creatures—many of which inspire curiosity in kids. Learn as a family and get set to impress your friends with these fun facts about animals from around the world. | | | | | |
 | | A star-studded benefit concert curated by Lady Gaga will celebrate healthcare workers | | The World Health Organization has teamed up with international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, to launch ‘One World Together At Home,” curated by singer-songwriter Lady Gaga and featuring major music stars and celebrities. It aims to raise funds to purchase protective equipment for health workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and help local and regional charities that provide food, shelter and healthcare to those that need help most. | | | | | |
| In the interests of the health and well-being of our team, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend the shipment of print orders from our US warehouse. We are assessing this day by day, and will provide updates as soon as we have them. Please note that digital ebook guides are still for sale and are delivered to your inbox immediately. Thank you for your patience. In the meantime, be careful and be kind. | |
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