This Week in the World: Week 4

Hello again! It’s an exciting week around here because the next Atlas Adventures trip goes on sale this coming Friday, January 28th! Haley, Victoria and I are hosting another group here in London this spring to show 22 of you around our city (and what we love most this particular season!) Registration will open via a link that we send via email… so make sure you’re subscribed to receive emails HERE before then if you want to request to register! You can read about all the details for the trip below.

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Additionally, I’ve also sourced some links for TWITW. 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 4.

TRAVEL NEWS + UPDATES

Thailand Is reintroducing quarantine-free travel to vaccinated tourists starting next month — here’s what to know.

We’ve heard of countries requiring vaccines, but this country is now requiring travel insurance starting in February.

12 sustainable destinations to visit this year.

Spain announces COVID-19 booster restriction for American tourists.

From the archives… how the airlines plan to achieve a greener flying future.

AROUND THE WORLD

This Powerful New VR Holocaust exhibit in Chicago will let you tour Auschwitz with survivors.

Los Angeles Zoo received over $70K in donations from fans honoring Betty White on what would have been her 100th birthday… I love this!

A lot of people have had Covid at this point… which begs the question: how likely are you to catch the virus multiple times?

The global supply-chain crisis is hitting hotels where it hurts most: from shampoo to Champagne, properties worldwide are scrambling to secure guest essentials—with no relief in sight.

California is now requiring individuals and businesses to separate food waste from garbage (essentially… to compost).

WEEKLY FAVORITES

I can’t get enough of this two part series from Brene Brown’s podcast with guest James Clear (the author of “Atomic Habits”). Both episodes are chalk full of so much good insight!

As you’re reading this, I’m likely en route to my favorite antique shop that I’ve been to yet: Station Mill Antiques in the Cotswolds. Their selection is so well curated (it’s where I got the rug that’s in my kitchen and a few other favorites) and I’m hoping to find a few things for the new flat. I don’t typically come to the Cotswolds for just an afternoon… but we’ve decided to make a day of it, have lunch at Soho Farmhouse before and be back to London before dinner. If you love antiquing, I highly recommend checking the out when you’re in the UK!