Lynn Brown

1 week ago | bbc.com | Lynn Brown

The big change affecting US air travelAlamyTravellers should prepare for longer airport screening lines as REAL IDs roll out across the US (Credit: Alamy)Starting tomorrow, many American citizens and residents will need a new form of ID to board domestic flights. This week, the US government is set to implement a major change to its air travel policy that has been nearly 20 years in the making.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Lynn Brown

As Romania's bear population grows, so do the opportunities for travellers to come face to face with the predators in a responsible way. Romania is home to the largest population of wild brown bears in Europe outside of Russia, with as many as 13,000 bears living in and around the largely untouched forests of the Carpathian Mountains. But while bear-spotting has long been a tourist attraction in Romania, it historically didn't involve venturing into the forest.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Lynn Brown

If he bothered with evidence, he’d see institutions under attack and in need of US support. When JD Vance blasted Europe for abandoning democracy in February, he singled out Romania over its unprecedented decision to annul a first-round presidential vote that a candidate from the far-right had come …

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Lynn Brown

For three days every year, Thailand transforms into a wet and wild party. But this ancient festival is far more than just a raucous good time. Every year from 13-15 April, Thais across the country cool off and celebrate new beginnings with what is arguably the nation's largest and most important festival: Songkran. Tied to the Thai New Year and the close of the annual rice harvest season, this annual celebration is all about purification, honouring elders and fostering a sense of renewal.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Lynn Brown

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