As the coronavirus spreads, American tourists say the State Department was slow to inform citizens of the challenges in returning home.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Empty Hotels. Idled Tour Buses. The Pandemic Is Devastating Tourism.
Millions are losing their jobs and economies are suffering as once-bustling tourist sites give way to eerie emptiness. The Caribbean is suffering a particularly heavy blow.
In Search of Zambia’s Stunning Wildlife: A Virtual Safari
Join us on a virtual safari in Zambia, which boasts some of Africa’s best national parks, mainly those along the hippo-infested Luangwa River.
For Shut-In Pilgrims, the World’s Holiest Sites Are a Click Away
The pandemic has closed holy sites across the globe, but virtual reality is providing worshipers a digital window into ceremonies during touchstone holidays.
‘None of Us Saw It Ending This Way’: Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuate Abruptly
When the agency suspended all operations for the first time in its history, more than 7,000 volunteers in about 60 countries packed their bags, said their goodbyes and rushed to get home.
As Tourism Plummets in Thailand, Elephants Are Out of Work, Too
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping visitors away, elephant parks are closing, and the industry fears the animals could be forced back into illegal logging or begging on city streets.
How to See the World When You’re Stuck at Home
When you are quarantined or cancel your trip, you can still go on a journey. The secret? The author Reif Larsen says it’s Google Street View.
At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says
About 5,700 U.S. citizens and legal residents have already returned with the government’s assistance, and flights scheduled this week could help another 1,600.
The Plastic-Hunting Pirates of the Cornish Coast
The Clean Ocean Sailing initiative removes plastic waste from areas of England’s coastline that are inaccessible by foot.
Fee Waivers, Virtual Art Shows and Online Cooking Lessons
Some in the travel industry are stepping up with offers for everything from online yoga classes to storage space for displaced students.