This Week in the World: Week 30

I’m so happy to be back this week! Summer is an unconventional time for all of us as our routines face constant interruptions. I hope yours has been filled with some travel, sunshine, reading by the pool or beach, trying new recipes with fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market, and plenty of life’s ordinary moments that bring you joy.

If you’re new here, ‘This Week in the World’ is a recap of content ranging from around the globe from the last week. My hope is that 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 30.

TRAVEL NEWS + UPDATES

• Travel is chaos at the moment. Here’s how early should you get to the airport.

• The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed (and over 16 countries are above the US on the list).

• Planning travel for the autumn? Here are some of the best places to travel in October!

• I got to visit with two of my friends from back in Nashville who brought their newborn on their latest trip to Europe. They recommended this backpack that converts into a bassinet for any of you traveling with a baby.

WEEKLY FAVORITES:

• I love Slim Aarons photography and recently ordered this coffee table book that showcases photos he took over the years in Italy. If you appreciate both art and travel, I highly recommend!

• For my wine lovers: I ordered this Coravin wine preservation system that allows you to pull out small portions at a time from the bottle while keeping the cork in tact. I have so many splurge bottles of wine that I want to save and drink over time, so I love that this system allows me to do that!

• This peach frosé was the silver lining of the oppressive heat we had here in London last week- it’s so tasty!

• My boyfriend learned how to make the Dishoom’s Chilli Broccoli Salad. He uses Red Wine Vinegar instead or Rice Vinegar. He also only uses a small drizzle of olive oil, but uses juice from an extra lime instead. He also uses much more mint/coriander. I prefer his version!

• Calling all coastal grandmothers: I loved this piece on “Why we are looking to our grandmothers for decorating inspiration— and why you should too.”

• My boyfriend and I are driving to Devon next weekend to visit his parents and I already have this podcast episode queued up for the drive— I love all of these women and can’t wait to hear their conversation!

• I’ll do a proper review on these soon, but wanted to share some books I’ve loved reading this summer:

  • Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

  • Everything I Know about Love by Dolly Alderton

  • The Hummingbird by Sandro Veronesi

  • I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

AROUND THE WORLD

• My climate anxiety has peaked lately. I cannot understand how people aren’t more concerned? I found this article on how to talk to someone who denies climate change to be helpful.

• 11 countries where Americans can work abroad.

• Did you know flushing or throwing away leftover drugs can contaminate waterways, threatening people and wildlife? Here are some safer solutions.

• Prince George turned 9 this week! More details on his latest photo in this article.

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That’s all for today. Happy reading and thanks for being here!

xx

Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 21

Long time no talk! Busy season is well under way (hence my absence from “This Week in the World” the past couple of months. Since April, we’ve completed 2 Atlas Adventures trips, announced two more for the fall (and we’re heading to Greece next week for another next batch of trips!) On top of group trips, clients are traveling left and right, I’ve hired an assistant to help keep up with the demand…and I’m juggling my own personal travel (both for the sake of research and also the sake of my sanity). Life has never been busier.

It’s crazy to think that a year ago we couldn’t even dine indoor in London. I wasn’t working—instead I was finishing my dissertation for my Master’s degree to try to keep busy (and more importantly, to keep my visa!) So much has changed about the pace of daily life since then. While I’m yawning a lot more these days than I was last year, I’m so thankful that travel is back.

If you’re new here, ‘This Week in the World’ is a recap of content ranging from around the globe from the last week. My hope is that 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

• Atlas Adventures Lisbon registration opens this Tuesday! Make sure you’re on the email list to be the first to receive the link!

• EU Lifts Mask Requirement for Air Travel

• Traveling to Cuba is about to be easier

• New Zealand has welcomed American tourists for the first time in 2 years – here’s what it’s like to visit (really enjoyed this article, as we’re currently mapping out our November trip!)

• Seven of the best European sleeper train routes for 2022 and beyond

• “Revenge Travel” is a thing and it’s happening more and more

AROUND THE WORLD

• Australia elected a new Prime Minister last night, who has vowed to take the country in a new direction with a big shift in climate policy.

• London is already buzzing with the upcoming Platinum Jubilee approaching! Here’s what’s scheduled to happen and when.

• Today marks 3 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Here’s where things stand.

• Today is also International Biodiversity Day. Join me in contributing to World Land Trust and their incredible efforts to support biodiversity.

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• I bought these sunglasses in Paris last week and love them! They are a very flattering shape (not to mention, my favorite color too!)

• This article on how to stop over-scheduling yourself hit home.

• The colors and textures in this château!

• This podcast on “how to overcome FOMO” spoke to my extroverted (and tired) soul!

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That’s all for today. Happy reading and thanks for being here!

xx

Whitney

This Week in the World: Week 13

Hello! I’m back from a beautiful trip to Spain (pictured above!) and very excited about this week’s issue, largely because I've had my website redesigned! I'm also in the process of having an illustrator create a logo (coming soon!) and I switched to a new email provider as well. Things aren't complete just yet (this is phase 1 of the rollout) I'm still so excited to share it with you! Hope you love it as much as I do :)

This week also kicks off another season of Atlas Adventures trips! I'm heading to Paris on Friday with some friends to celebrate my birthday before the Paris crew arrives on Sunday to kick off another trip- can't wait to share along the way!

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 13.

TRAVEL NEWS + UPDATES

• U.S. Passports Are Getting a Whole New Look!

• Will the cost of airfare skyrocket this year?

• Italy Announces Plan to Eliminate COVID-19 Restrictions — Here's What's Changing

• If you’re not following TSA on Instagram…you’re missing out.

AROUND THE WORLD

• Will the war in Ukraine lead the world into food shortages?

• Spring time is upon us! If you’re looking for the perfect wines to drink this season, look to the Loire Valley.

• The weather in London this last week has been glorious! To celebrate patio season being upon us, here are 19 of the best terraces in London.

• Electric cars are becoming the way of the future. In fact, the UK government vows 10-fold increase in electric car chargers by 2030.

• ‘What are the UN and EU for if not to care for refugees?’ asks food NGO in Ukraine

WEEKLY FAVORITES

• I added to my art collection this week with a painting from Alan Halliday / Camburn Fine Art. Halliday is a British artist who is based in the Loire Valley whose paintings are in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum; the Theatre Museum, The Museum of London as well as Oxford University colleges and the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, USA. I love the lightness and colors of his work - they make me so happy!

• I loved this list of life-changing books (I’ve read several and loved them all… adding the others to my ‘must-read’ list!)

• I need to place an ABLE order stat because so many of their shoes right now are beautiful! This sage green pair with a subtle heel, this chic sneaker and this sandal (which quite literally has my name all over it) are all perfect options for spring.

• I have my eye on so many of these sustainable Parisian dresses (I’m going into the shop tomorrow to see which ones are my fav!)

• Here’s what we’re making for dinner tonight: Cauliflower Shawarma with Spicy Tahini.

• “So much happens in restaurants.” I loved this love-letter to dining out!

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

xx

Whitney