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You can now stay in one of Japan’s historic wooden castles
Ozu Castle will welcome warrior-outfitted guests with trumpets, flags and a traditional dance performance
France is open to tourists – but UK travellers face quarantine on their return
The British government last night announced it would reimpose its quarantine rules on travellers arriving from France
This remote pink Scottish castle is currently for sale
It’s a sweet opportunity for a rural post-lockdown move, if you’ve got £1.5million to spare
St. Kitts and Nevis is reopening in October
Upon arrival, travellers must present valid health insurance and a negative test result from within the past 72 hours
Everywhere booked up this summer? Build your own glamping cabin instead
You can now buy build-your-own wood cabins, ideal for rural weekend breaks and pop-up home offices
Thailand ‘will remain closed to travellers until 2021’
There are no current plans to lift the country’s tourist ban, says a senior official
Scientists have found the best stargazing spot on the planet
It’s officially the best place on Earth to watch the night sky. The only problem: it’s not easy to reach
This ‘business class’ campervan is all your remote-working dreams come true
Never mind working from home – this decked-out camper lets you work from a home office on wheels
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How cities are adapting
Singapore has gone bananas for home farming
Lockdown has made the city-state think seriously about its food supply
Paris has become one giant café terrace
After four months of lockdown, Parisian café culture is back with a vengeance
Prague held a feast on the Charles Bridge
More than two thousand people sat shoulder-to-shoulder at the one-off event
Barcelona is reclaiming the city with music
This summer brings the largest programme of open-air concerts the city has ever seen
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Virtual tours of museums around the world
Take a trip through the world’s greatest collections, from the Guggenheim to the Rijksmuseum
World-famous city views you can see from your home
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Amazing live concerts you can watch on YouTube
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