This Week in the World: Week 22

Hello again! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend (and especially if you’re celebrating a long weekend in the US or the UK!) I’ve definitely been taking full advantage of an extra day and glorious weather! I went down to Kent with my friends Jo and Victoria on Friday for an overnight trip so we could tour Squerryes Winery on Saturday morning (more about that in a minute) and have some fun outdoor activities planned… like picnics and pub patios!

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 22.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• I loved this piece titled “As Italy Opens to International Travelers, One Local Reflects on the Return of Tourists”.

• The EU Travel Certificate Program will launch this summer.

• 6 things you should know about traveling to Europe this summer.

• I am traveling to Greece on Friday and found this “need-to-know” piece to be very helpful.

• What does it mean to travel sustainably in 2021?

AROUND THE WORLD

• I laughed a lot reading this list of “21 Things You Only Learn Once You Move To London.”

• The Louvre is getting its first female leader in 228 Years… we love to see it!

• Seven of the best new UK restaurants to try in 2021 (adding to my list!)

• This Italian Region Is Enticing Tourists With Free Extra Nights.

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• FAVORITE LISTEN: If you haven’t heard about the commercial RyanAir flight that was forced to make an unexpected landing in Minsk… you need to listen to this.

• FAVORITE PURCHASE: A few weeks ago I bought THIS DRESS from one of my favorite London retailers (and the weather was finally nice enough to wear it this week!) Bonus: It was made with sustainable materials.

• FAVORITE FIND: As I previously mentioned, my friends and I went to Squerryes Wine Estate this weekend to tour the vineyard and taste some of their English sparkling wines. I’ve been hearing so much about the bubbly scene here (if you’re not already familiar with why the south of England is being referred to as the “new Champagne”, read HERE) and loved getting to see it firsthand… it did not disappoint!

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That’s all for today. Happy reading and hope to see you back again next week!

xx

Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 21

Happy Sunday from the Cotswolds! It has been a wonderful weekend (and it kicked off with me getting my COVID vaccine before I left town!) I’m in Stow on the Wold for the next couple of days to take advantage of shops, restaurants, pubs and holiday homes finally being fully reopened (and to explore a new town!) Even though I’ve been to the Cotswolds several times before, I’ve never made it to this town. It might be my favorite one I’ve visited yet! It’s the perfect size (still feels like a cozy small village but has plenty of great shops and restaurants). If you ever come here, be sure to shop at Cutter Brooks (pictured above), have dinner at The Porch Cafe (a pub dating back to 947 AD!) and be sure to get a scone at Huffkins!

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 21.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• I’ve had several people ask where they can travel lately, so I’m re-sharing this list of “these countries are open to vaccinated travelers.”

• Similarly, here is a country-by-country guide to re-opened Europe.

• My friend sent me this article titled “Why we travel — and why we shouldn’t stop” and it’s worth a read!

• If you’ve been wanting to go to Canada, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Canada has extended the border closer to the US until at least June 21st.

• Iceland Has Opened A New Oceanfront Geothermal Lagoon With Views Of The Northern Lights.

AROUND THE WORLD

• After being closed for some time, The Eiffel Tower is reopening in July!

• Another reason to care about the plastic crisis? It could be impacting our fertility.

• I loved reading about the leading women diplomats representing Britain around the world… some inspiring women!

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• I really enjoyed THIS PODCAST EPISODE on how to be a better bystander. It points out that most of us like to think we’d be able to help in a crisis situation, but would we actually? I found several helpful tips that gave me more confidence to be able to (hopefully) be supportive to someone in need in the future.

• I just started reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett and am really enjoying it already (only a chapter or two in!)

• I finally picked up a dress from this brand that I’ve been lusting after for months now (I purchased here in The Cotswolds, but they are sold online HERE).

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That’s all for today. Happy reading and hope to see you back again next week!

xx

Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 20

Hi all! I am hitting “publish” on this a couple days early, as I’m off to Snowdonia in Wales bright and early tomorrow morning. While the weather looks a bit rainy, I’m excited to be traveling again (and to technically, visit a new country!) We found a cool “glamping” site that looks quaint and cozy, regardless of what the weather brings. It’s been a crazy month (and the next few months will be just as busy) so I’m really looking forward to a weekend of sitting by a fire, doing some hiking, reading + playing cards.

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 20.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• CDC approves at-home COVID tests for international travel.

• Italy is reopening to all Americans aboard Delta’s COVID-tested flights.

• These countries are open to vaccinated travelers.

• 5 classic European hotels to book now.

• Everyone is waiting for U.S. / U.K. travel reciprocity to begin.

• Scientists are concerned about unregulated feeding of ocean wildlife by tour operators.

AROUND THE WORLD

• I’ve been digging into resources trying to educate myself more on the complex Israeli and Palestinian conflict. I found both THIS PODCAST EPISODE and THIS PODCAST EPISODE to be highly informative.

• London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral may be forced to closed soon if visitors don’t return.

• Prince Harry sat down with Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert this week (we’re listening on our drive to Wales!)

• The value of cryptocurrency has been skyrocketing. This fascinating podcast episode highlights one that started as a joke, but has taken off significantly.

FAVORITE travel gear

With travel making a comeback, here are a few staples to bring on your next adventure:

• This tote and these pouches from one of my favorite brands are the perfect little chic travel bags for carrying on or organization (and are very reasonably priced).

• This zero waste leather pouch is a great organization piece (that’s also sustainable!)

• This sustainable backpack is from one of my favorite ethical brands and great for travel.

• I love these reusable TSA approved liquid bags because they’re chic, sustainable and great for keeping organized.

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That’s all for today. Happy reading and hope to see you back again next week!

xx

Whitney