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He took her on a private plane ride on their first date

Sallie Kuria relocated to Germany from Kenya in 2010, unsure what to expect but ready to embrace a new adventure. http://dlvr.it/SBfXbW

The shadowy world of camouflage passports

"He has pulled a hand-grenade pin and he is ready to blow up the aircraft if he has to. We must, I repeat, we must land at Beirut." http://dlvr.it/SBfJ0j

CDC moves large European country to its highest level of Covid-19 travel risk

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added just one new location to its list of "very high" risk travel destinations this week. http://dlvr.it/SBdsBP

Sydney mayor has plans for a swimmable harbor

Clover Moore, the lord mayor of Sydney, has presented an ambitious plan that imagines the city's legendary harbor as a swimming pool. http://dlvr.it/SBdSPF

Sheep replace cars as they cross Madrid en route to winter pastures

The streets of Madrid were filled with sheep and the clanking of bells on Sunday as shepherds guided their flocks through the heart of the Spanish capital, following ancient seasonal herding routes. http://dlvr.it/SBcBgC

What happens when travelers test positive for Covid on vacation?

There's no denying that going on vacation has become a lot more complicated due to Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/SBc9vP

Royal Caribbean announces nine-month world cruise

It would've been unthinkable 12 months ago as the cruise industry reeled from the effects of Covid, but one operator is now offering an epic new voyage that will last nine months and take travelers to more than 150 destinations. http://dlvr.it/SBGFw1

The hotel dog that saved its owner's life

Italy's Cinque Terre region was hit by a devastating flood in October 2011. But one hotelier's life was saved by his dog, Leo -- and they now run a popular hotel together. http://dlvr.it/SB6RYK

Meet the luxury travel agent who plans trips for former US presidents and world leaders

On a personal trip to Ethiopia in 2015, former US President George W. Bush encountered a pleasant surprise. http://dlvr.it/SB5rqN

Scientists find rare fish trapped, and it nearly breaks their scale

The fish is nine and half feet long and scientists believe it could weigh more than 4,000 pounds. http://dlvr.it/SB3PT0

900-year-old crusader sword found underwater

A scuba diver has found a four-foot long sword thought to belong to a crusader 900 years ago off the coast of Israel. http://dlvr.it/SB2k33

A small Australian town's attempt to lure Chris Hemsworth has gone viral. Here's how the actor responded

An Australian town's mission to convince actor Chris Hemsworth to visit has paid off after the actor gave a surprise response to their creative campaign video. http://dlvr.it/S9zYXb

Celebrating the tastes of Chinese American bakeries

In an age when Chinese food is no longer foreign to international audiences, with diners willing to embrace its many regional cuisines, there's one culinary area that has yet to receive much attention globally -- baking. http://dlvr.it/S9ytsQ

This railway will soon link China to Laos

Part of China's "Belt and Road Initiative," the 621-mile railway connecting Kunming to Vientiane is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2021. http://dlvr.it/S9yDg7

Saudi Arabia to launch enormous oil themed 'extreme park'

Saudi Arabia may be trying to reduce its dependency on oil, but that hasn't stopped the Arabic kingdom from using its petroleum industry as inspiration for a brand new tourist attraction. http://dlvr.it/S9w4qS

In Kenya, your next coffee could be a 'camel-ccino'

While tea may be Kenya's largest export, a new beverage is brewing in central Nairobi: cappuccinos made with a splash of camel's milk. http://dlvr.it/S9vlCD

When your home becomes a tourist attraction

Have you ever looked at a beautiful little mews house in London and thought "it must be so amazing to live there?" http://dlvr.it/S9v0cp

The United States has a reopening date. Here's what travelers need to know

The United States' new international travel policies are just weeks away from going into effect. http://dlvr.it/S9tL2R

Singapore Airlines to fly A380 on 60-minute flight

The Airbus A380 is designed for long-haul flying, thanks to its hefty size and famously quiet inflight experience. http://dlvr.it/S9qFg6

Regenerative travel is protecting Colombia's coral reefs

San Andres is one of Colombia's most popular beach destinations in the country. Meet the local entrepreneur and diver who has been spearheading the island's regenerative tourism efforts since 2013. http://dlvr.it/S9pcN5

Italy reveals its new national airline

They've long dominated the food and fashion worlds, this year they've dominated sports, and now they're aiming for the skies. http://dlvr.it/S9gFjs

$80M superyacht concept has a 'gaping hole'

Previous offerings include a yacht in the form of a swan and another devised to resemble a shark, but Lazzarini Design Studio's latest superyacht concept may be one of its most daring yet. http://dlvr.it/S9fyDM

Airbus A380: Where to fly in a superjumbo as aviation returns

The Covid-19 pandemic threatened to render the A380 obsolete. But as international travel resumes, airlines including Singapore Airlines and British Airways are getting their superjumbos back into the sky. http://dlvr.it/S9fKLs

Bali now open to tourists from 19 countries

Indonesia's Bali and Riau Islands are reopening to visitors from 19 countries starting Thursday, according to the country's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan. http://dlvr.it/S9dgZT

Yellowstone sets September and year-to-date attendance records

Yellowstone National Park has done it again. http://dlvr.it/S9bS4q

Southwest Airlines canceled her entire family's flights and they missed her wedding day

What was supposed to be a special day over the weekend instead became an emotional roller coaster for a bride whose family couldn't attend her wedding after Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights around the country. http://dlvr.it/S9b6WR

Here's who will be able to get into the US more easily -- and whose trip just got harder

Another bit of welcome news for travelers clamoring to get into the United States came Tuesday with the announcement that land borders with Canada and Mexico will reopen to fully vaccinated visitors in November. http://dlvr.it/S9ZQrZ

Europeans were enjoying blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago, ancient poop shows

Iron Age Europeans enjoyed foods that are still part of our diet today -- like blue cheese and beer -- new research studying ancient poop has shown. http://dlvr.it/S9YkTt

Inside Burj Al Arab's $25,000-a-night Royal Suite

Once, only the super rich could glimpse the luxury of the Royal Suite at Dubai's Burj Al Arab. Now the hotel is offering butler-led guided tours. http://dlvr.it/S9VHNC

How Italy's high-speed trains helped kill Alitalia

Alitalia takes to the skies for the last time on October 14. Did Italy's status as the only country in the world with two competing high-speed rail networks play a part in its national airline's fall? http://dlvr.it/S9TV61

Thailand to allow some vaccinated tourists to bypass quarantine

Thailand has taken another step toward fully reopening to tourism by allowing fully vaccinated tourists from a handful of approved countries to bypass quarantine from November 1. http://dlvr.it/S9PYP2

How she was chosen to be the only tourist in Bhutan

Fran Bak never read "Eat, Pray, Love." http://dlvr.it/S9P06q

Southwest Airlines cancellations: What are airline passengers entitled to?

Your flight is canceled. You have to stay over in a hotel and pay for dinner or scramble to find a rental car. What are you entitled to? http://dlvr.it/S9NPtH

Airline trades skirts and heels for loose suits and sneakers

The privately-owned Ukrainian carrier says it made the decision after researching the history of uniforms and collecting feedback from their staff. http://dlvr.it/S9LCNJ

What to know about Europe's newest airline

There's a week to go before the world's newest airline launches, and it's promising to bring some dolce vita back to the skies. http://dlvr.it/S9Cz3R

Edge-of-space balloon trips to cost $50,000

What do you do for ultimate bragging rights when you've already visited the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, the Serengeti and the Giza Pyramids? http://dlvr.it/S9BcJw

Time Out picks the 'world's coolest' neighborhood for 2021

The top 10 includes the foodie hub of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland and artsy Station District in Vilnius, Lithuania, but which neighborhood is the hippest hangout in Time Out's round-up? http://dlvr.it/S9BM3g

Qantas repatriation flight sets aviation record

Australian airline Qantas has set a company record by flying a one-off direct flight from Buenos Aires to the city of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. http://dlvr.it/S99npS

'Luxury' 2,700-year-old toilet discovered in Jerusalem

A 2,700-year-old toilet has been found during archaeological excavations of a former royal mansion in Jerusalem. http://dlvr.it/S99FR5

Woman suffers significant burns while trying to save her dog from a hot spring at Yellowstone

A woman suffered significant thermal burns from her shoulders to her feet while trying to save her dog who jumped into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park, officials said Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/S97KsQ

Fat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner

A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this ursine wonder has claimed the crown. http://dlvr.it/S972yh

World's 50 best restaurants for 2021

The gentle clink of glasses, the low hum of conversation, the soft lights and appetite-whetting scents. http://dlvr.it/S96SD0

Unruly passenger incidents rising again, FAA data shows

Unruly passenger incidents are rising again, new Federal Aviation Administration numbers show. http://dlvr.it/S95syG

German hotel investigating after Jewish musician says he was discriminated against

A hotel in Germany has launched an investigation and suspended employees after musician Gil Ofarim, who is Jewish, alleged he was discriminated against on Monday because he was prominently wearing a Star of David necklace. http://dlvr.it/S93rLf

The world's most powerful passports for 2021

The global gap in travel freedoms has never been wider, says the latest report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. http://dlvr.it/S93XZ2

Plunge into the world's deepest diving pool

Divers can explore "abandoned" sunken apartments and play boardgames underwater in the Deep Dive Dubai pool which is nearly 197 feet deep. http://dlvr.it/S92wdq

Bali gradually reopening to tourists starting October 14

Indonesia will reopen its tourist island Bali for some international travelers, including those from China, New Zealand, and Japan, among others, from October 14, senior cabinet minister Luhut Pandjaitan said on Monday, October 4. http://dlvr.it/S92KKN

Covid-19 travel restrictions and safety guidance state by state

Almost all travel restrictions between US states have been lifted since the spring and early summer of 2021. As we enter the fall travel season, the Delta variant wave has begun to subside in some of the hardest-hit areas. Since the start of the pandemic, total cases of Covid-19 have reached around the 43.7 million mark in the United States. http://dlvr.it/S90F4N

Chicago residents are fighting to save Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens, one of the city's only indoor green spaces

Celine Wysgalla remembers the first time she stepped foot into Crystal Gardens as a 5-year-old, her tiny body overshadowed by ancient trees that towered above her. http://dlvr.it/S8zvyH

New Zealand says foreign nationals must have coronavirus vaccination to enter country from November

All foreign nationals entering New Zealand will need to be fully vaccinated from November 1, the government announced Sunday. http://dlvr.it/S8zFQP