In the Russian republic of Kalmykia, the encroaching desert has transformed the landscape. “Nature,” one farmer said, “is forcing us to leave.”
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Geoff Crowther, 77, Dies; Guided Travelers Looking to Get Lost
An early author for Lonely Planet, he tempted a generation of adventurers on journeys to exotic locales full of surprises.
Germany Is Seeing Virus Cases Go Down and Vaccinations Go Up
The country appears to be breaking a tough third wave of the virus, and one of its tools is the AstraZeneca vaccine, which it spent months questioning.
‘It’s Not Quite Like Riding a Bike’: Pilots Get Ready to Fly Again
As airlines ramp up service, pilots who have been furloughed or laid off need to be retrained in everything from dealing with the control tower to “volcanic ash” scenarios.
Why an Estimated 100,000 Americans Abroad Face Passport Problems
Consular appointments for U.S. citizens overseas are nearly impossible to come by as many embassies, plagued by Covid restrictions and staff reductions, remain all but closed.
Covid and Travel: Why an Estimated 100,000 Americans Abroad Face Passport Problems
Consular appointments for U.S. citizens overseas are nearly impossible to come by as many embassies, plagued by Covid restrictions and staff reductions, remain all but closed.
Vaccinated Travelers Face Chaos and Confusion
The world beckons, especially for those who have been vaccinated, but would-be travelers face a difficult moment when travel possibilities are at odds with the facts of a still reeling world.
Traveling to Greece? What to Know About the Reopening
In easing its restrictions, the country, largely dependent on tourist dollars, has jumped ahead of a broader European Union plan to welcome visitors from outside the bloc.
Vaccinated Tourists Could Soon Be Allowed to Visit Again, E.U. Says
The bloc’s executive branch laid out plans for welcoming back leisure and business travelers in time for the summer, with inoculation certificates playing a crucial role.
Mozambique Mints a New National Park — and Surveys Its Riches
In the wake of wars, natural disasters and insurgencies, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is a new and stunningly beautiful national park.