(CNN) — Well. It was good whereas it lasted, eh?
This week, all of us obtained a bit more aware of the Greek alphabet because the Omicron variant wreaked havoc with travel plans all over the place.
Here are the latest developments it's good to find out about from the previous seven days: Travel restrictions at the moment are a loopy recreation of Whac-A-Mole
Just if you thought it was protected to get again within the air, the coronavirus variant also referred to as B.1.1.529 confirmed up and travel out of the blue turned very sophisticated once more. We've been retaining monitor of the restrictions nation by nation.
Fiji reopened to tourism
It wasn't all closures this week, although. On Wednesday the Pacific island of Fiji reopened its borders to worldwide vacationers for the primary time in practically two years. Tourism accounts for 40% of the island's economic system, and now that 90% of the inhabitants is vaccinated, it is getting again to enterprise.
Elsewhere, the land border between Singapore and Malaysia reopened for vaccinated folks on November 29.
English pub-goers had been snowed in for 3 days
More than 60 folks had been trapped by snow at England's Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, after Storm Arwen hit the nation. They had been caught there for 3 nights, however saved in good spirits with loads of meals, drink and even entertainment, within the type of an Oasis cowl band.
If you are fearful about getting caught out in harsh climate your self -- let's face it, countless rounds of "Wonderwall" aren't for everybody -- CNN has put collectively some wilderness survival suggestions as a part of our Life, But Better series. If you ever must trend head safety out of underwear and fishing gear, we have got you lined. Or you'll be able to take a look at our blizzard-specific suggestions.
(Some) Christmas markets are nonetheless going forward
There's nothing fairly like Glühwein for dispelling gloom. Plenty of well-known festive markets have been canceled this 12 months, however CNN Travel has put collectively this round-up of these which are nonetheless going forward.
Buying an inexpensive home in Italy has pitfalls, however will be value it
An ever-growing variety of Italian cities and villages are providing up the prospect to purchase properties for as little as a Euro due to some revolutionary regeneration schemes. However, it is not all sipping Chianti within the backyard -- these buildings are often dilapidated and wish a big quantity of care and a spotlight to convey them again to life.
When it involves providing recommendation on this matter, nobody is best positioned than those that've really executed it themselves. CNN Travel contributor Silvia Marchetti spoke to 3 units of consumers who made the leap.
Poland and Niger at the moment are within the US 'very excessive' danger travel class
As typical, there have been loads of excessive climbers this week. Joining a gaggle of southern African nations as new additions on the Level 4 highest-risk record -- you realize those -- are Niger, Poland, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago.
Five locations dropped from Level 4 to Level 3: Those are Bermuda, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Guyana and Saint Lucia. And now for dumplings
Take a break from the troubles of the world by turning your thoughts to dumplings, these scorching 'n' plump little pockets of pleasure. We've rounded up no fewer than 35 of our doughy favorites from world wide.
All hail Queen Riri
The singer was honored throughout a bigger ceremony marking Barbados' new standing as a republic.
The Caribbean island of Barbados reduce its ties to the British monarchy this week and at last turned a republic. Prime Minister Mia Mottley is the nation's first feminine chief, whereas the newly appointed Sandra Mason is the nation's first president. To full the all-woman triumvirate, one of many republic's first acts was to designate world celebrity Rihanna a nationwide hero.
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