10 of the best virtual travel experiences for 2021 | Travel websites | The Guardian

Travel the world through this new crop of virtual experiences, from online guide walks to film festivals, wine-tasting to birdwatching

Source: 10 of the best virtual travel experiences for 2021 | Travel websites | The Guardian

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End of an Era: The Last British Airways B747 Flight – An Emotional Farewell – YouTube

From Sam Chui:

I traveled to the UK to see the Final British Airways 747 flight and landing. During this trip, I was able to see all 3 British Airways Retro Liveries 747 across the countryside in England and Wales. My first stop was Dunsfold Aerodrome, I visited the Landor livery 747. I was able to go inside and take a last look of the cabin and cockpit. Then I drove to Cotswold Airport to see Negus livery 747. Cotswold Airport CEO Suzannah Harvey personally gave me a tour and explain the work to save the 747. My last stop was in Cardiff, Wales where the BOAC livery 747 flew out from Cardiff to St Athan. It was a very short ferry flight but a very emotional one as this was the final BA 747 flight. I was at St Athan to watch the Final BA 747 landing. It was a great momentous landing with a quick stop on the short runway. After landing, I went inside the 747 to interview the pilots and witness the final power down of the 747. It was the end of an era for British Airways 747. All 3 BA retro 747 liveries (Landor, Negus and BOAC) will be preserved in the UK.

A marvellous video. I wish I could have been there. But I’m lucky that I did see this aircraft in person when it visited Chicago in 2019.

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A UK Library you can sleep in – Gladstone’s Library – Hawarden, Wales – Atlas Obscura

At the U.K.’s only residential library you can sleep among the books.

Source: Gladstone’s Library – Hawarden, Wales – Atlas Obscura

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Natural History Museum, Science Museum & V&A to reopen in August

In news that will gladden cultured Londoners and stressed-out summer-holidaying parents alike, three of the capital’s biggest museums have announced that they w

Source: Natural History Museum, Science Museum & V&A to reopen in August

I feel it important to note that Americans must still quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to the UK.

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WIN a luxury holiday to Britain in 2020 for two including free international flights – Discover Britain

Enter our competition for your chance to win a holiday in Britain for two worth up to £5,000, including free international flights

Source: WIN a luxury holiday to Britain in 2020 for two including free international flights – Discover Britain

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