weekly favorites — Blonde Atlas

Hello once again. I hope everyone is hanging in there through these long weeks of winter (not to mention, during a pandemic!) I really enjoyed taking you all for a walking tour of South Kensington on Instagram stories (I’m hoping to do another one this upcoming week to another London neighborhood too!) It has been really challenging at times over the last year to maintain creativity when the travel industry has been almost entirely halted for so long, so it felt good to be able to “share travel content” again… even if it was my own city while we’re locked down. Hopefully I won’t need to keep churning out new ideas for THAT much longer and we can get back out into the world again soon (I read earlier this week that all adults in the UK could have access to the vaccination by the end of May!? I hope that is true!)

If you’re new here, ‘This Week in the World’ is a weekly recap of content ranging from around the globe. My hope is that each week, no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to feel more connected to it: through news, travel, food & wine… really, anything that appeals to the culturally curious. Let’s dive into the content I sourced for week 6.

MISCELLANEOUS LINKS I THINK YOU’LL LOVE:

It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now. (I felt this on a cellular level!)

Fellow wine enthusiasts: 2021 appears as though it will bring some challenges to the industry.

It’s no secret that climate change is a serious issue… so how does the new administration plan to tackle it?

I have been lusting over this chic, sustainable sweater from OYUN, an ethical brand that I love (I also just got a sneak peek of their Spring/Summer collection and it is gorgeous!) If you’re not already familiar with them, definitely check them out for some great sustainable items you will love and wear forever!

TRAVEL NEWS + UPDATES:

JetBlue to Launch London Flights This Summer from NY + Boston, including a new "Mint class" (private suites with a sliding door, a seat cushion by Tuft & Needle, a tilting 17-inch seatback screen, and wireless charging capabilities).

Thinking of Traveling in the U.S.? Check Which States Have Travel Restrictions

CELEBRATING BLACK LIVES

12 books by black women to read this year.

A powerful new Black travel movement has emerged over the past decade — one centered on giving travelers of color the advice, inspiration, and sense of community we need to explore the world.