THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD: WEEK 27

Hello, and Happy 4th of July from the Peak District! While it certainly isn’t the most patriotic place to celebrate America, I’m excited to be here for a quick weekend trip to see some of the natural beauty of this region (and to finally visit the famous Chatsworth House after wanting to for years!) Chatsworth has been in the Cavendish family for 16+ generations, and is rich in history. I’m currently reading a short memoir titled “School Days at Chatsworth” which details a period during the war when it was even converted into a boarding school. In more recent years, Chatsworth was where the 2005 “Pride and Prejudice” was filmed (it was Pemberley, Mr. Darcy’s home). It’s an absolutely stunning estate with so much fascinating history- I highly recommend making the trip up here if you can!

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 27.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• Here is an updates list of which European countries Americans can travel to.

• Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast? Here is some help identifying which towns you should visit.

• How to expedite your U.S. Passport application (and making sure yours still has adequate validity).

• 9 once-in-a-lifetime trips to book for 2022. (Personally, I’m eyeing Sardinia, Japan and Morocco!)

• Tips for traveling in Europe right now.

• In Greece, things are almost normal.

AROUND THE WORLD

• A statue of Princess Diana was unveiled in Kensington Gardens this week in honor of what would have been her 60th birthday.

• Norway is introducing a law making influencers declare retouched pics on social media, to help challenge unrealistic beauty standards.

• Capri and Procida: A Tale of Two Islands.

• There are four teams remaining in the Euros. This week, England will play Denmark and then Italy will play Spain. The winners of those two games will go head to head in the final. Personally, I am hoping Italy and England go all the way (as I’ll be in Italy during the finals!)

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• FAVORITE LISTEN: I recently discovered “The Argument”, a podcast that showcases open minded debates and facilitates critical thinking. I highly recommend if you enjoy stretching your worldview and hearing multiple points of view.

• FAVORITE READ: As Wimbledon is well underway, I loved reading this story of how three-time champion Chris Evert helped to give the tennis bracelet its name.

• FAVORITE FIND: I have been wanting a bust for my mantle for a while, but wanted to get one with some meaning and not just order any one from a major retailer. So at Chatsworth, I treated myself to this Veiled Vestal Virgin bust. You can actually order it online from the Chatsworth gift shop if you’d rather support a historic home than a big box retailer (plus, it’s also a nice piece if you’re a “Pride and Prejudice” film lover). I love that anytime I see it in my home I’ll remember my trip to Chatsworth!

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Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 26

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It’s been so nice being able to enjoy London again this week! After being away in Greece, then quarantining upon return, I’ve been soaking up my city as much as I can the past few days (before I head off again soon). I also was able to get my second dose of the COVID vaccine this weekend, and it feels SO good to finally be fully jabbed!

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 26.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• Italy is now open to all Americans! I know so many of us are excited about this. I am heading there in a couple weeks for a while and can’t wait to get back to some of my favorite places and to check in with friends/vendors I haven’t seen in so long now!

• Would you travel alcohol-free? For many, it’s becoming a trend.

• Calling all Amsterdam-lovers: the Netherlands have reopened their borders to American travelers!

• Speaking of reopening, Sweden will begin allowing American travelers as of June 30th.

AROUND THE WORLD

• Rome's Colosseum opens its underground for the first time in its history.

• It’s no secret the planet benefits when we eat less meat. I enjoyed this read titled: The public should be urged by the government to protect the climate by eating less meat and dairy, advisers say.

• The Euros (kind of like the Football World Cup, but for European federated nations only) are currently happening across Europe. Now that we’re in the knockout stages, it’s been fun to follow (especially seeing so much national pride among so many nations represented here in London!)

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• THIS FACE MASK has been a long time favorite for de-puffing. I keep mine in the fridge and will leave it on my face and neck for over an hour if I’ve recently flown or eaten anything particularly salty and feel puffy. It is wonderful!

• I have loved listening to THIS PLAYLIST while working or going for walks with my coffee in the morning lately. It’s so calming and a lovely soundtrack to have on in the background!

• THIS ARTICLE on how Amazon Prime exacerbates consumer culture is worth a read…

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xx

Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 25

Hello from rainy London (contrary to the photo of Santorini above!) Today is my last day of having to quarantine at home after my trip to Greece, so the last 5 days have been spent cozy on the couch catching up on tons of work, watching TV and getting some much needed rest. I thought having to quarantine would give me PTSD after a year of so much time spent in lockdown, but it was oddly satisfying taking it so slow after a non-stop trip. It goes to show I’m definitely out of practice traveling as full-on as I used to!

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 25.

TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION

• Europe has finally lifted the U.S. travel ban after 458 days!

• Starting tomorrow, Italy is requiring travelers from the UK to quarantine for 5 days upon arrival. I am meant to go (as Italy is one of my top markets that clients visit and I need to see the latest landscape) so currently deciding if I go a bit earlier and stick out the quarantine, or push the trip back for later this fall. Ah, the joys of pivoting travel plans during COVID!

• In honor of Father’s Day, I loved this piece on “Travels with my dad.” I have so many special travel memories with my dad and this article made me excited to get some more on the books!

• Spain has reopened to travelers—here’s everything you need to know.

• And most exciting on this list…we have rescheduled the Atlas Adventures Paris trip for this October and we have a few spots available! You can read all the details HERE. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday, so be sure to check back then to snag your spot!

AROUND THE WORLD

• Yesterday was Juneteenth (which is officially a federal holiday now!) I loved this story about how “After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off”.

• Get the Pimm’s ready…Wimbledon is back this year! I definitely plan to at least go to the lawn

• I just bought tickets to an outdoor screening of “Notting Hill” this summer that is happening in front of Westminster Abbey (and there are lots more pop-up films happening all around London!)

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• FAVORITE FILM: We watched Pixar’s “Luca” on Friday night and it was so heartwarming! Pixar always does such a good job creating feel-good films, and this one was especially enjoyable given the Italian Riviera backdrop.

• FAVORITE SHOW: We also binged the entire second season of “Lupin” last night (only 5 episodes to be fair!) and really enjoyed it. It’s also great for travel lovers, as the location is set in Paris.

• FAVORITE LISTEN: I always enjoy NPR’s “Life Kit” podcast, but this week, in honor of Juneteenth, I really enjoyed THIS EPISODE from Layla Saad called “A Personal Antiracism Tool For People Who Think They’re Allies.” I also highly recommend reading her book “Me and White Supremacy”.

• FAVORITE FIND: I bought this Sézane top a month or so ago but I have been wearing it out lately. It’s a great basic that can be worn as a layer, but the scallop detailing makes it interesting enough to wear on it’s own too— I love it!

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Whitney