Need a change of scenery? These virtual train rides from Travel + Leisure offer viewers the chance to zone out and calm the mind, while seeing new landscapes. Plus, you don’t have to worry about train fare or if the onboard amenities are up to par — just pour yourself a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy.

What's It Like in Paris Right Now? France has imposed some of the strictest lockdown rules in Europe, which have been in effect since mid-March. Lisa Rankin of Flavors of Paris shares her own experience as well as her impressions of how Parisians are dealing with the lockdown.

How To Buy Travel Insurance After The Pandemic After hundreds of thousands of travelers lost deposits, nonrefundable tickets and activities because of the coronavirus outbreak, travel insurance is more or less mandatory, says consumer advocate Christopher Elliott. In this Forbes article, he tackles the question of how to buy travel insurance after the pandemic.

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He and his team provide excellent guidance and advice, and we refer to them often. If you’re wrestling with a COVID-19 travel cancellation question, you can request help via their online request form or post a question on their community forum.

Table for one? Sweden pop-up restaurant to serve solo diners only. The cost of a three-course meal at Bord For En (Table For One), a pop-up restaurant in Sweden opening May 10, is left to the diner's discretion. The promise — and premise — is no interaction with others. This is an individual experience meant to be enjoyed in isolation.

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