What it's like to drop everything for van life

Plus: The new rules for the Caribbean, airplane food at home, top secret spots in US parks

What it's like to drop everything for van life It's a lifestyle that many of us have fantasized about at one time or another: breaking our lease, downsizing our belongings, saying goodbye to the confines of our nine-to-five jobs and hitting the open road in a camper fitted with home comforts.   Learn more   The new rules for visiting the Caribbean To maintain that level of success, governments are taking reopening seriously. Here's what you need to know before traveling to the Caribbean. read more Missing airplane food? These companies will sell it to you at home Prior to the pandemic, you probably wouldn't have craved something like airplane food, but now you can get your meal prepped while helping save the airline food catering businesses. Read More   10 secret spots in top US national parks Here are our top picks for how to escape the crowds and find a slice of pristine wilderness in some of the country’s most visited national parks. read more   Heaps of other articles posted this week In addition to these top picks above, take a look at the other articles we've published this past week. read more

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Can travel cure bias?

Plus: Travel's new threat, ditching your house, types of masks banned on airlines, and Estonia's proposition

Can travel cure bias? The very word travel encompasses history, culture, adventure, nature, food, drink and leisure. It can be (and should be) much more than mindless escapism. Travel can be a remedy for biases – conscious and unconscious. Yet many limiting beliefs about “others” are persistent even in those who are well-traveled.   Learn more   Travel's new threat: The toll of lost tourism The pandemic has cratered tourist numbers in every corner of the map, exacting a toll on livelihoods, wildlife, markets and culture. Should the travel industry fail to recover quickly, there will be lasting consequences. read more This family ditched their house to sail full-time around the world Why be confined to four walls when you can voyage the open ocean and see new places? This family is doing just that. Watch the video   You can now apply for Estonia's new digital nomad visa to live there full-time This new visa will allow workers to move to and stay in the country. However, you must meet a few requirements first. read more   These types of masks have been banned on American Airlines Travelers flying with American Airlines are finding out that certain types of face masks are not permitted on board its flights. If you plan on flying anytime soon, take a look at the new regulations. read more   Heaps of other articles posted this week In addition to these top picks above, take a look at the other articles we've published this past week such as: Renting a boat that doubles as a hot tub Harry and Meghan's new home The most epic surf spots in the US read more

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Holding down a job while secretly traveling

Plus: Where Americans will travel now, Amtrak's 2-for-1 deal, and an eye on Beirut

Don't tell the boss: holding down an office job while secretly traveling After four months of working from home, Jack Boswell was dreaming of distant shores and wondering, "If I was a thousand miles away, would my boss even know the difference?" For better or worse, he is putting that question to the test.   Learn more   A love letter to Bierut As the city comes to grip with the tragedy of the August 4 explosions, this Lonely Planet writer explains not only the love affair with Beirut, but why this ancient, diverse, eternally charming metropolis will surely rebuild read more This is where US vacationers are most willing to travel COVID-19 has changed the world’s relationship with travel. With the prospect of seeing somewhere new throwing up a sea of questions, how are people feeling about taking a trip? Read More   Amtrak is offering 2-for-1 tickets on its sleeper trains Amtrak is once again offering its private rooms at a discounted price for those eager to getaway. read more   Heaps of other articles posted this week In addition to these top picks above, take a look at the other articles we've published this past week. read more

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