Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The world’s most sustainable cities

Plus the sleeper train revival, 10 reasons to be a nomad, greeting customs, and more...
 
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Ljubljana

Paris. London. New York. Our global cities are synonymous with innovation and all things cutting edge – yet as some of the world's worst polluters, they're far from future-proof when it comes to climate change. But can our busy urban centers really go green? From zero-waste restaurants to eco-friendly architecture, here's how eight cities are leading the way.

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The revival of the sleeper train
A few years ago, sleeper trains were said to be dying out – made redundant by high-speed trains and cheap flights. But in this environmentally aware era the overnight train journey is staging a welcome comeback, especially in its European heartland.
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10 reasons why you should become a digital nomad in 2021
There are myriad perks to being footloose and fancy-free and unbound by the ties of working for one employer in one location. Here are some of the top advantages to the digital nomad life.
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Greeting customs from around the world (and how to do them properly)
We may be bumping elbows and waving hello from afar, but greetings around the world are often more involved than that, even in non-pandemic times. From bowing in Asia to rubbing noses in the Middle East to cheek kisses across the globe, here are a few customary greetings from around the world.
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Sunday, January 3, 2021

The 2021 Edition: all things travel for the new year

What to expect in 2021, trends to look forward to, top searched destinations, and more...
 
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Man looking over the Great Wall of China

After a year of chaos and cancellations, the $9 trillion leviathan that is the global travel industry can ill afford to stay in dry dock for another year, but the first order of business is making sure the lights stay on and travelers feel safe – which means more documentation, higher prices, and a shift to different types of experiences.

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Long-distance hikes: a trend that will grow in 2021
Nothing will bring you closer to a place – and its people – than walking it. In this ever more demanding world, more travelers are now looking for deeper connections to both themselves and the destinations they visit, and they are often finding solace on long-distance multiday hikes.
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From sleep retreats to screenless solitude, these are the health and wellness activities people are looking for in 2021
After a year of super stress; of anxiety; of comfort eating; of doom-scrolling; of longing; of lost connections; of just Way Too Much – we've perhaps forgotten that we need to take care of ourselves too.
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The places travelers are searching to go in 2021, according to Airbnb
With vaccination efforts already beginning to roll out in some countries, many of us are hoping to once again hit the road in 2021. But where will we go? Well, Airbnb has some ideas.  The accommodation site released its top trending destinations by search for trips in 2021. These are the destinations taking off.
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