The coronavirus, a force of death and destruction, is also pushing artists and musicians to be more creative.
Tag: Quarantine (Life and Culture)
The Pandemic Helped Reverse Italy’s Brain Drain. But Can It Last?
Many young Italians who left for opportunities abroad are now working remotely from Italy. The government has welcomed them, but experts say the economic benefits will be fleeting.
Canadian Politicians Face Ire After Taking Trips During the Holidays
Some members of Parliament have lost government posts after traveling out of the country on tropical vacations and family visits, when people were asked to stay home.
A Very Different ‘52 Places’
A world upended means taking a radically different approach to an annual tradition. This year we asked readers to nominate their most beloved spots.
‘I Will Get Up’: A Hard New Year Greets a World in Waiting
Around the globe, people who held on in hopes that 2021 would banish a year of horror are struggling with the reality that the hardest challenges may lie ahead.
Conjuring Up the World Through the Sense of Taste
Housebound because of the pandemic, an international correspondent finds a way to travel the globe in her kitchen.
Joy Survives: Your Positive Moments From 2020
Readers share memories of the good moments from this year, and reflect on what they mean now.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2020
The year that seemed to drag on forever is finally coming to an end.
In 2020, We Were There: The Year’s 13 Most Popular Dispatches
Even challenged by extraordinary travel restrictions, our correspondents explored the world’s most compelling places, in 49 countries, although their journeys often became more local, and personal.
New Year’s Eve Playlist From Around the World
This year finally coming to an end is reason enough to celebrate a bit. Even if you had to stay home, your music can travel the world.