Wednesday, September 30, 2020

8 aphrodisiacs from around the world you've never heard of?

Plus Costa Rica opening up, Maldives dream job of selling books, airlines social distancing...
 
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Durian fruit - a global aphrodisiac

We all know luxury aphrodisiacs like Champagne, chocolate and oysters. But if you’re looking for a little assistance in the love department, here are aphrodisiacs from around the globe to try.

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Social distancing on flights
How are airlines social distancing on board?
While having seats going unoccupied is a popular move with passengers it runs contrary to the basic economics of running an airline.
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Dream job
Get a job as a "barefoot bookseller" in the Maldives
If nothing makes you happier than finding the perfect holiday read, then a dream job awaits in the Maldives as the newest “Barefoot Bookseller”.
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Costa Rica here we come
Costa Rica will open its borders to residents from 21 US states in October
Costa Rica announced this week that residents from more US states will be allowed to travel to the country from October.
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Thursday, September 24, 2020

What countries can US travelers visit right now?

Plus a guide to Utah's parks, dorm life has changed forever, a dream travel job...
 
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Utah parks

When someone says “there’s so much to see and do here,” that’s not hyperbole. Utah has more protected national parks and public lands than any other state in the Lower 48, including California. Here's a guide to help.

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Open to Americans
What countries can US travelers visit right now?
While several nations, including much of Europe, remain closed to US travelers, a growing number of countries are reopening their borders to them.
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Dream job
This company will pay you $50,000 to explore US national parks with a friend
A new job offered by a drinks company will see one lucky person traveling across the US for six months and exploring its national parks.
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College elsewhere
College kids are ditching dorms for the digital nomad life
With many colleges and universities going either fully or partially remote because of COVID-19, students have been finding alternatives to on-campus living.
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Sunday, September 20, 2020

What's safer - a hotel or airbnb?

Plus hyped-up destinations you can skip, Lindt's chocolate paradise, Uganda's gorilla baby boom...
 
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Where to stay

Corporate cleaners or do-it-yourself wipe-downs? Semi-crowded lobbies or the place to yourself? There are quite a few things to consider when comparing which one may be the safer option.

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Places to probably skip
7 attractions you should skip (and where to head instead)
It’s a well-accepted travel truth: some destinations are even more impressive in person than they seem to be in photos and video, and others fail to live up to their billing. Here are at least seven places that don't live up to the hype.
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For chocolate lovers
Lindt has opened a paradise for chocolate-lovers in Zurich
There's much more to how the company's chocolate is produced, and the unveiling of experential space has got us mouth-watering.
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Gorilla babies
Uganda’s incredible mountain gorillas are having a baby boom
At a time when difficult world events don't give us a lot to smile about, the news that Uganda is experiencing a baby boom in its mountain gorilla population is certainly a cause for joy.
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