Blackheath and Greenwich: 10 reasons to visit
The 211 acres of Blackheath’s common tell the story of England over the last millennium. The Royal Hundred Hides, traditionally, a hide is enough land to house and feed a…
5 unexpected wine destinations
While Spain, Italy, and France typically enjoy the limelight when it comes to well-known wine regions—think Rioja, Tuscany, and Bordeaux—travelers have long known that what we drink at home is…
Latvia
Latvia now permits entry for travellers from some countries assessed to be low COVID-19 risk. If you’re an Australian citizen or resident already overseas and are traveling from a country…
South Africa
Borders remain closed, and international travel is prohibited. Only essential travel between provinces is allowed. You're required to wear a cloth mask at all times when you're out in public.…
Rwanda is open for visitors – explore it in eco-luxury!
Rwanda has adopted a tourism strategy that safeguards its attractions for the long-term: deliberately restricting visitor numbers and focusing on the high-end traveler. I love this approach, as it fosters…
Singapore
You can't enter Singapore for short-term visits. You can transit Changi Airport if you're travelling between Australian cities and certain locations in Asia, Europe and New Zealand provided you're on…
Short stay: Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa, Nantwich, Cheshire, UK
Two centuries on from its naming as Rookery Hall, the rooks still fly over 38 acres of grounds, waddle across the terrace and perch on the handsome Georgian mansion built…
Romania
There's a State of Alert in Romania until at least mid-August. Many airlines have suspended flights and some airports are still closed. It's mandatory to wear face masks in indoor…
The grand re-opening of Baron Palace
Baron Empain Palace, also known as Le Palais Hindou, first opened in 1911 and is a mansion inspired by a Hindu temple and is located in northeast of central Cairo,…
Travel CEOs join forces to demand improvements in COVID-19 testing
Fourteen CEOs of America’s most recognizable travel-related companies sent a letter to the president and congressional leaders this week stating that more and better COVID-19 testing is an indispensable component…