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The Moscow Metro is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions; from Soviet design to hyper-modern architecture, each station has a unique history and identity. But while the Metro is still functioning, the city’s recent lockdown means the best option is to enjoy its iconic stations online. Getty Images A few weeks ago, the Moscow Metro Career Guidance Center announced that it will be offering five virtual activities per day, including guided tours and history talks about all things underground, through its official Instagram account....

Since the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, it can be assumed that a lot of our favorite winter activities will largely be absent this year. That is, except for the Bryant Park Winter Village. New York City’s Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park announced that it will be opening again this year for its 19th year, starting on Oct. 30, 2020 and running through March 7, 2021. While visitors can expect the same bespoke holiday shops, delicious food, and winter activities as they have always enjoyed, the Winter Village will also be taking into account new rules regarding public safety in the wake of the pandemic....

There’s an unmatched feeling of ecstasy that comes with checking into a lavish hotel room and laying on the bed for the first time. Often done up to feel far more comfortable than my bed at home, I have spent years attempting, and failing, to replicate that feeling of utter, blissful luxury. My current mattress and bedding definitely come close to a five-star feel, but I had yet to find the perfect pillow....

No matter how much we discover about the famed Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, there always seems to be an air of mystery surrounding these structures. Constructed roughly 4,500 years ago, these massive relics of the Old Kingdom era have survived seemingly everything. The sheer mass of the pyramids alone is staggering — the largest one stands at 480 feet high and is made up of 2.3 million stone blocks....

When you’re preparing for a trip, it all starts with a good bag. Packing efficiently is a lot easier when you have a stylish and functional place to store your belongings while you’re on the go. Whether you’re looking for a compact crossbody purse that will keep your essentials organized on sightseeing days, a duffel for weekend getaways, or a durable hardside suitcase for longer trips, you can find it all at Nordstrom Rack....

English and Spanish are no doubt the most commonly spoken languages in the United States, but in a country so diverse, many more of the approximately 7,000 global languages are just as much a part of Americans’ daily lives. In a recent study, Visual Capitalist took a look at the next most widely spoken language in each state. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey of more than a million Americans, the study revealed that the next most popularly spoken languages are the Chinese dialects of Mandarin and Cantonese....

Now is the perfect time to work on that green thumb. The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is currently closed to in-person events and on-site activities for the forseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy NYBG’s unique programming from home. NYBG announced on April 7 it’s expanded list of online classes that anyone can take over Zoom. Not only can people take these classes to level up their gardening skills, but also learn how to paint, draw, do crafts, or expand their general knowledge of botany or horticulture....

Embassies are reopened, non-stop flights have been added from JFK, and overnight cruises are in the works from Miami, but for many travelers, the true taste of a culture comes from enjoying its food. Though Cuba can’t boast Michelin stars, there’s more than rice and beans to the Havana dining scene. The most creative places to eat are paladars, which are owned by individuals (as opposed to the government-owned restaurants). Here are three excellent choices in the capital city....

After offering limited opening hours due to COVID-19, some Las Vegas resorts will soon return to 24/-hour operations while increasing capacity limits. Beginning March 3, MGM Resorts in Las Vegas — including the Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage resorts — will resume 24/7 hotel operations. Initially, each property closed for a few days in the middle of the week, due to decreased business. Park MGM, for example, closed every week from noon on Monday until noon on Thursday....

Can you navigate the night sky? It’s easier than you think. If you’ve got time on your hands and access to some outside space — even a balcony — it can take just 20 minutes each evening to master the night sky’s major sights. After just a few short stargazing sessions, you’ll be able to point out several constellations and major stars, and you’ll begin to understand their incredible stories, Earth’s journey around the sun, and your own very special place in the cosmos....

When preparing for a rainy day — whether on a trip or at home — it’s a no-brainer to bring a rain jacket and umbrella. But now you can do even more to avoid getting soaked in a downpour, thanks to these water-resistant jeans from Duer. The brand’s Stay Dry Performance Denim is available for both men and women. And while they look like any other jeans, these pants have been specially designed to repel water and dirt....

New York City is full of spooky sites. Just ask Tom Hanks. Hanks, or Hanx as he likes to be called on social media, is known for his quirky and engaging posts on Twitter, and his post on June 2 of an imposing and mysterious New York City building left many of his followers scratching their heads. “This is the scariest building I’ve ever seen! WTF goes on inside??” he wrote....

The opening of Tyra Banks’ model-themed park, ModelLand, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Based on the recommendations and guidance of federal, state, and local government officials, and of experts from the WHO and other organizations, we have decided to postpone the opening of ModelLand until we determine a new date that is safe and appropriate,” the theme park’s website now reads. Courtesy of ModelLand The “experiential attraction” was originally slated to open May 1 in Santa Monica, California....

Vietnam won’t fully reopen its borders until the summer of next year but plans to welcome some vaccinated tourists to major cities by December. The country hopes to have its borders fully open by June 2022, Reuters reported — more than two years since the coronavirus pandemic forced border closures around the globe. In November, Vietnam — known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world — said it would reopen the island of island Phu Quoc to vaccinated foreign travelers, CNN reported....

Washington, D.C. is ready to get back to business. The city plans to lift more capacity limits later this month and eliminate most coronavirus restrictions on June 11. “We will be able to all turn up activity in the District all the way,” Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a news briefing covered by local station WTOP News. Restaurants, gyms, and special event venues will no longer face capacity restrictions as of May 21....

Flying just ain’t what it used to be. If you’ve got the sneaking suspicion that you’re spending more time on your flights than you did “back in the day,” you’re probably right. Flight travel has actually gotten slower over the last few decades for a simple, and entirely not surprising reason: slower speeds saves money. Cruising speeds for commercial airliners now range between about 480 and 510 knots, compared to 525 knots for the Boeing 707 during the 1960’s, according to a 2014 article from the MIT School Of Engineering....

It’s no secret that seat belts save lives. Most people wouldn’t think twice about buckling up in a car. Statistics have shown that seat belts are instrumental in keeping riders safe. And with all of the driving that we do, why wouldn’t we want to make our commutes safer? For some reason, when it comes to airplanes, the same logic doesn’t seem to apply. While there are plenty of people out there who always buckle up for their entire plane ride, there are a lot of travelers who instantly release the buckle as soon as the seat belt sign is off – regardless of whether they need to get up or not....

There’s a place in Bermuda that’s so stunning, it’s like visiting another world. Discovered by accident more than a century ago, the Crystal Caves are a large underground cave system that got their name from the crystallized, chandelier-like formations inside them that hang above crystal-clear, blue pools. According to the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the caves were formed during the Pleistocene Ice Age, about 1.6 million years ago. As the oceans froze and sea levels dramatically dropped, water began to seep into the limestone caves, slowly accumulating, crystallizing, and turning into the stunning formations that can be seen today....

The official “Game of Thrones Studio Tour” in Northern Ireland is set to open to the public next year — and tickets are now on sale. The real-world Westeros of Northern Ireland is easily accessible from both Dublin and Belfast. After traversing the area’s landscapes, coastlines, and mountains (many of which were featured in the HBO show), fans will head to Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, where the show was originally filmed....

Could you survive an airline emergency? You’ll probably never have to. The airline industry has reached historic levels of safety. During 2015, the International Air Transport Association reported jet hull loss rate for its members of 0.22–which is the equivalent one accident for every 4.5 million flights. But there are things you can do to be better prepared which will also make every flight more pleasant, while improving your odds in the highly unlikely event of an emergency....