|  | | As countries grapple with how to safely resume tourism, one thing we do know is that for those of us fortunate enough to be able to work from home, COVID-19 presents something of a tectonic shift. We're going to see a lot of employers embrace more flexibility around working remotely, and in some cases, cost-cutting measures mean there might not be desks to return to.
We conceived of this guidebook long before this new reality, and right now the goal of working when and from wherever we want feels a little out of reach. It is, however, a future some of us can start to think about and plan for.
Learn how to live and work on the road with the latest addition to Lonely Planet’s Handbook series, a practical guide inspiring and motivating people to achieve their goal of experiencing more, starting a whole new way of living and creating a flexible work/life balance.
Written by Lonely Planet’s very own nomadic experts, this book is packed with top tips, insights and real life tales on what it’s really like to be working on the road. Plus, it's available in print and ebook format for wherever you want to take it.
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| Countries are grappling with how to safely resume tourism as coronavirus numbers recede. Last week the European Union called for a safe reopening of borders between member states with similar rates of COVID-19 infections. And countries and regions around the world who have claimed success in managing the virus are taking concrete steps to reopen hotels and hospitality facilities, and establish safe travel zones. | | |
 | | The 10 best drive-in theaters in the US | | Since 1933, long before social distancing became a household term, drive-in cinemas turned the automobile into a private theater box, allowing moviegoers to chat, slurp out the last few drops of soda or even check their phones without disturbing anyone else. Now, as Americans try to carve out a new way of life, the drive-in theater, which had been nearly wiped away have become popular once again. | | | | | |
 | | Why this globetrotting seahorse expert won the 2020 Indianapolis Prize | | Dr. Amanda Vincent is a professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at The University of British Columbia and the director and co-founder of Project Seahorse – an international organization committed to conservation and sustainable use of the world’s coastal marine ecosystems. She is the 2020 winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. The biennial prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of animal species and includes a $250,000 award. | | |  | | Sponsored by | | Indianapolis Prize | | | | | | |
 | | 10 ways hotel stays will change after COVID-19 | | As the world slowly opens up again in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our hotel stays are set to be organized differently. Some beloved practices have to be shelved - goodbye buffet breakfasts - and new protocols introduced to ensure that travellers and staff feel safe and protected. Here are some of the ways in which hotel stays will adapt from now on. | | | | | |
 | | Unlock hundreds of hours of vintage travel on Lonely Planet | | Travel may be off the agenda for now, but while we're spending more time indoors, let's all binge on some award-winning travel shows together. With over 350 episodes of adventures now found on Lonely Planet TV, you'll discover many of the places you may be longing to visit along with new ones to add to your list. | | | | | |
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| If you’re planning your next getaway as a night spent outdoors, skip the tent and opt for a night spent in your car. The set-up time is negligible, and car camping is an affordable, uncomplicated way to experience the outdoors. | | |
 | | Forget Zoom: your collective travel experiences can help your family bond | | Given that we can’t travel right now it might seem counterintuitive to suggest that spending time as a family talking about past trips or planning new ones can help with stress levels. Surely nothing is more frustrating than talking about all the things you did once but can’t do now? Perhaps, but there are also big advantages to reliving old trips. | | | | | |
 | | 5 classic cocktails from around the world | | Behind every cocktail is a marvelous story of people and place. Whether you wish to be back in a buzzing city filled with life racing by, or on a secluded beach with the sun shining on your face, here are a handful of cocktails that will transport you to wherever it is you long to be from the comfort of your own home. There are no airports nearby. | | | | | |
 | | "I hope this is au revoir and not goodbye" - Our last trip to Paris before lockdown | | It was my fifth trip to Paris, and my son’s first. For that reason alone, I couldn’t bring myself to cancel the plans we’d been rehearsing for weeks – climbing the Eiffel Tower, daily breakfasts of pain au chocolat, a glimpse of the Mona Lisa. When 14 March arrived it brought with it a sense of impending gloom, as just days earlier coronavirus had been declared a worldwide pandemic. | | | | | |
| | | 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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