Sunday Round Up

Sunday Round Up : August 15, 2021

15 August 2021 / No Comments

Your weekly dose what I found interesting.

It’s Sunday and you know what that means ! My weekly Sunday Round Up. Articles that I’ve found throughout the week that I thought you might find interesting/intriguing/informational.

Curl up in your favorite reading nook, grab your preferred beverage and enjoy ! If you find any articles throughout the week and think I might enjoy it, please send it my way : coucou@abuckeyeinparis.com

Fifth consecutive weekend of protests in France over Covid pass

More than 250,000 people are expected at 200 demonstrations, an increase on last week Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Protesters took to the streets of France for the fifth consecutive Saturday in a row.

(Article found on theguardian.com)

Tourists can now access France’s health pass as program is extended to more venues.

France is requiring health passes for all restaurants, cafes, bars and long-distance transport networks from August 9, 2021. This is an extension of a pass that currently covers access to many cultural, entertainment and leisure venue across France – and is required of both locals and tourists.

(Article found on lonelyplanet.com)

Top 5 expert tips for safe travel during Covid-19

Traveling during Covid-19 is quite different to what we were used to. There are additional steps that we have to go through such a testing and mandatory quarantine as part of the precautions for the virus.

(Article found on traveldailymedia.com)

How does a UNESCO World Heritage rating affect a tourist destination ?

This week, all eyes have been on UNESCO, the France-based body that bestows the ranking of “World Heritage Site” on some of the world’s most beautiful, historic, and otherwise important places.

(Article found on cnn.com)

European Commission moves closer to Schengen visa rollout

The European Commission has outlined new rules for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The systems is set to debut by the end of next year.

(Article found on breakingtravelnews.com)

25 of the most characterful and affordable places to stay in France

With quarantine scrapped for UK holiday-makers returning to France, we select chateaux, hotels, and B&Bs across the country.

(Article found on theguardian.com)

Olympic flag passed to Paris Mayor Hidalgo for 2024 games

The Olympic flag was passed to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo for the 2024 Games at the Tokyo closing ceremony on Sunday as thousands gathered near the Eiffel Tower to celebrate the handover.

(Article found on france24.com)

Field of Dreams finally gets it game in Iowa

Cornfields made famous by the film “Field of Dreams” are in the spotlight again as the beloved site hosts Iowa’s very first official Major League Baseball game. The site has also long hosted baseball tourists and Iowa is hoping to host many more with the expanded site and renewed interest.

(Article found on cnn.com)

White House reportedly plans to require Covid-19 vaccine for foreign travelers

The White House is reportedly working on a plan to require all travelers arriving in the United States to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination. According to the Associated Press, US President Joe Biden is working on a process to ease travel restrictions for foreign citizens to the country, and the vaccination requirement is a cornerstone of the plan.

(Article found on travelpulse.com)

Seven wine museums to put on your travel bucket list

As we once again begin to cautiously consider future travel plans, the experts at Cult Wines round up some of the best wine museums around the world, from state-of-the-art facilities to the brilliantly quaint.

(Article found on hospitalitynet.org)

Coco Chanel, the life and times of an icon.

From a poorhouse in Saumur, to a Catholic orphanage in the Dordogne to a nightclub stage in Moulins, Coco Chanel’s life did not truly take off until she moved to the fashion capital of Paris. Here, she said goodbye to poverty and obscurity and proceeded to build the fashion brand that would place her among the wealthiest women in the world.

(Article found on francetoday.com)

EU reportedly considers restoring travel restrictions on US

With Covid-19 cases having increased dramatically since June, the European Union is expected to discuss restoring travel sanctions on the US as it grapples with the emergence of new strains of the virus.

(Article found on travelpulse.com)

Paris Syndrome is real: Tourists’ high expectations of Paris make them feel underwhelmed

Paris tops the list of the most overrated major city, reveals a new study by luggage experts Radical Storage. Stockholm comes out as the city which travellers are most positively surprised about. Cape Town is considered the most ‘beautiful’ city while London’s attractions are referred to as ‘outstanding’.

(Article found on traveldailynews.com)

Macron defends vaccination and health pass to stop France ‘closing down’

As the fourth wave of the Covid-19 epidemic progresses in France, the government has announced tighter rules for areas with high rates of Covid cases, particularly the French Caribbean.

(Article found on rfi.com)

Power to the people: Why ghosts of Paris Commune still haunt and inspire

Passionate and divisive, just like their subject matter, this year’s commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the Paris Commune have highlighted the enduring power of a revolution that was ferociously suppressed after just 72 days – but which continues to haunt and inspire.

(Article found on france24.com)

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