This Week in the World: Week 5

Happy Sunday! I wish it was as warm and lovely as the photo above here in London today. Alas, it’s another cold January day. With that said, we are counting down the days until it’s spring here in London and everything is in bloom. It’s one of my favorite times of year here- and I can’t wait to share it with another Atlas Adventures crew! If you want to experience all the best that spring in London has to offer, be sure to register for our next trip below- we only have a few spots left!

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 5.

TRAVEL NEWS + UPDATES

• Omicron has already peaked and is significantly declining in many places- which means travel restrictions have been incredibly varying in different countries. Here is a country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery as it pertains to travel.

• The UK is dropping all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers, and quarantine for unvaccinated travelers (though tests are still required.

• How to upgrade your airline seat (without blowing your budget).

• This new Nashville mural highlights Dolly Parton’s Black Lives Matter quote.

• Looking for inspiration for your next trip? These 19 travelers share the destinations they love the most.
  

AROUND THE WORLD

• This Tuesday marks the Lunar New Year. Here’s how it’s celebrated across Asia.

• Speaking of which, if you’re looking to try some tasty Chinese food, here are the best restaurants in London to try.

• …and if you’re eating great Chinese food, here are what wines you should pair with it.

• Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement this week, meaning President Biden will appoint his first Supreme Court Justice. He has vowed to nominate the first Black woman: here is the short list of likely candidates.

• The UK’s first all-Black, all-female Shakespeare company wants to transform theatre.

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• These life-changing practices will help you feel more gratitude.

• I loved this podcast episode on “How to Live Out Your Values.”

• I bought this cozy half turtleneck jumper and absolutely love it- the quality is gorgeous!

• My friends heard me saying I wanted to get some art for the new flat and kindly gifted my boyfriend and I tickets to the Battersea Affordable Art fair this spring— I’m so excited to go!

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

xx

Whitney