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9 ways tours and adventures will be different

Monday, 8 June 2020

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Plus why Bhutan won't reopen to tourists, social-distancing for theatres, and underwater shots
 
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Of course tours and organised adventure trips will need to feel safe and protected. But experts have shared with us some of the ways that the industry, and travelers' perspectives, may be different going forward.
 

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Thailand beach
Why Bhutan has no immediate plans to reopen to tourists
One of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel picks for this year, Bhutan opened to foreign tourists in the 1970s, with a “High Value, Low Volume” policy that always aimed to avoid mass tourism.
What's the plan, Bhutan?
 
A guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods
Find silence in the world's first urban quiet park
Defined as a natural area that offers culturally relevant quiet experiences to urban dwellers, many quiet parks are in the works for Stockholm, New York, London, Portland and elsewhere. This one just happens to be 11,338 square kilometres and has forested mountains, hot springs, rolling grass hills and some spectacular butterfly species.
Where the quiet things live
How to take amazing underwater photos
Snapping really good underwater photos while bobbing around in the open is certainly tricky: You have to balance holding your breath while keeping an eye out for surrounding life. These steps will help, though.
Say Cheese
 
 
This Berlin theatre shows what socially-distanced entertainment might look like
many people are wondering how entertainment venues will deal with the requirement for social distancing going forward. One theatre in Berlin has removed 500 of its 700 seats, and the images show what we might expect when we attend cultural events in the future.
This way to your seat
 
 
Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast
Australia's East Coast offers plenty to get excited about for road-tripping explorers. Along sun-bleached blacktop, you’ll find picture-perfect beaches, hip cities, lush rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and abundant native wildlife.
On the road again
 
 
Indoor inspiration
 
 
 
Our warehouse has made the decision to move to an emergency Social Distance Operating (SDO) model. What this means is that we are focusing our efforts on shipping out orders for high demand titles and latest releases first. We do expect this to change in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you might find you receive two parcels. It will also take the reduced warehouse crew 2-3 days to get it out the door. From there, we'd ask you to be mindful of restrictions that might be impacting local carrier services as they manage the current situation as best they can.
 

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