As Spain urges tourists to return to the land of 11am beers and 4pm cafe con leches, Sicily offers to pay for half your flights, Iceland tries to make virus testing easier than a summer breeze and Greece proposes a quarantine free trip for Australian travellers, many have questioned whether we should slurp the deals on offer.But might they be spiked?Not exactly… but the reservations, some which stem from travel insurance, others which stem from the legality of leaving Australia right now, make for a bitter beverage.Particularly with regards to insurance, as we reported last week, insurance companies will not cover you for any pandemic related expenses right now, and most appear poised to maintain that stance.So if you fancy a jaunt to Europe, even once restrictions lift, you could find yourself in Budget Bother should you be hospitalised for The Bat Kiss, or if any of your travel plans are affected by a pandemic related incident.That said, risk comes with opportunity. And sometimes the biggest leaps come with the biggest payoffs. Enter: your (hypothetical) Euro Trip 2020. This trip, though risky, if it were to be pulled off without incident, could see you traversing some of Europe’s hottest destinations, sans crowds.Just think about it: it’s been decades since international travel dipped so hard. As Bloomberg reported in April, during the peak of The Pandemic, the number of passenger jets in service dropped to the lowest levels in 26 years.Though the industry is now making a comeback, and though – you might argue – part of Europe’s attraction is its laissez-faire attitude to life (which, as The French Riviera last week showed, is now being impacted by safety restrictions) – this remains a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Europe’s top tourist hotspots without the masses, if you can get there.It could also be your chance to meet more receptive locals. Though residents of tourist traps like Barcelona and San Sebastian have become known for their “go home tourist” graffiti in recent years, now that ~wanderlust~ revenue has been abruptly cut off, locals may start to realise tourists are as important as they are pesky.In any case, as The Old World recovers from the pandemic, this is an excellent chance for nations to discuss – and plan – how they better want to manage tourism in the future. While this might still mean reducing tourism (or luring a different breed of travellers, a la Amsterdam), it’s hard to imagine European authorities – and those that live in the cities they govern – won’t come out of 2020 without a renewed appreciation for The Tourist Dollar.Of course, this whole conversation is academic if Europe decides to enact a European travel bubble and not permit visitors from Asia or the Middle East (two regions the vast majority of Aussie flights have to go through), which is the ‘catch’ with Greece’s “quarantine free” offer to Australians right now. But should these restrictions lift, this is why 2020 could be the best time in history to check out the following tourist traps.

Barcelona

 

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Though Barcelona, which normally gets 27 million visitors a year, is renowned for being a tourist trap, we’d wager in the coming months, as Spain unleashes all its pent up lockdown energy, it’s going to be the place to be.While, in recent years, we might have recommended more offbeat places like the Basque Country, The Algarve or Cadiz, to discerning beach lovers, this year we’d recommend Barcelona to get the best of both worlds, without the usual frustrations.Head up to Bunkers Del Carmel for the best view over the city, Razamataz or El Row to get weird, and the Beach clubs if you are looking for a classier good time. In terms of bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.Literary lovers will probably also like to visit where Ernest Hemmingway and Salvador Dali composed their works of genius drank absinthe. If that’s you: Bar Marsella calls.

Paris

 

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From melt-in-mouth croissants to the world-beating coffee, Paris would be to die (or spend an ungodly amount on an Airbnb) for even if it was historically void.When you factor in the cultural capital the place has though, and the fact officials have slated the Louvre to reopen on July the 6th (with the slight tweak that you now have to wear a mask and book your time slot in advance), then the city of light becomes (almost) a no brainer for those willing to throw their leave to the wind this year.Though you might not be alone, it’s sure to be a far cry from the 40 million-odd visitors a year Paris is known for receiving.

Rome

 

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Though Rome, which typically receives over 20 million visitors a year, has had Venice-like issues with overcrowding and Australians making an embarrassing coffee faux pas, it’s now much in the same boat as Barcelona and Paris – epic if you can (and are willing) to get there, and want to see the sites without feeling like one of a million.

Mykonos

 

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Greece usually gets about 22 million tourists a year, and if Instagram is anything to go by, 21.9 of them can be found on Santorini and Mykonos at any one time, leaving selfie sticks and pink inflatable flamingos in their wake.This year we’d imagine it will be rather different. Again: if you can get there. Put another way: it’s a jealous elitist’s dream come true: no drop-dead influencers making you feel bad about your dad bod, friendlier (probably) locals and more villas available to book. That’s what you call a triple win.

 

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I’m incredibly conflicted. On the one hand, I can’t possibly understand the grief and fury that African-Americans are feeling right now. After such institutional failure, I can see why many people feel as if they have no choice to express themselves through the sort of civil disobedience and rioting that’s been happening across America. The lawlessness of police has precipitated the lawlessness of the people.I can also see how seeing people driving around in German performance cars when you’re facing daily racism and struggling to survive during a pandemic could make your blood boil.At the same time, it’s hard not to look at the following photo and not feel a pang of dismay.

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Sometimes described as “the ultimate 911”, the third-generation GT3RS – based on the 997, the sixth-generation 911 – is a work of art. Belting out 370 kW and 469 Nm of torque from a beefy 4.0L flat-six, with an aggressive, distinctive body kit and ludicrous rear wing, this Stuttgart stunner would have turned heads up and down Rodeo Drive.It also has a sticker price of around AU$395,000.Now though, this performance champ is turning heads for all the wrong reasons. Covered in graffiti, dents and missing most of its windows, this GT3RS is almost as damaged as race relations in the US.I just want to know how they managed to rip the damn spoiler off… Hopefully it finds a home on the back of a Honda Civic or something.Some in the comments section reckon the owner parked the Porsche on the street deliberately hoping it would attract the attention of rioters so that they could collect an insurance payout. Others aren’t so sure it’s a genuine GT3RS, considering only around 4,000 made it state-side and it’s missing a few key GT3RS features… In any case, it’s sad that such a beautiful car was damaged like this.Luxury cars and auto dealerships have been victims of looting during the recent riots in the US. On this same Instagram account there’s footage of where a Dodge dealership was broken into and over fifty cars were nicked, including a bunch of Hellcats, and where rioters broke into a Mercedes dealership just to smash some windows.Some argue looters and opportunists are distracting from the message of genuine protestors. But, on the other hand: if sports cars getting torched is what it takes to grab people’s attention, so be it.Our hot take? Buy this Porsche and restore it to its former glory. You’ll get a hell of a deal for one hell of a car.(And then donate some the money you’ve saved on the car to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.)

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If you’re a life-long carnivore like myself, the prospect of giving it all up for a plant-based diet seems incredibly daunting. Still, it’s hard to ignore the evidence that a plant-based diet is better for you and the environment. Going vegan or vegetarian can be an easy way to lose weight and improve your overall fitness. Many athletes are even pursuing vegan diets and finding success.But it’s not that simple. Just because you’re not eating meat doesn’t mean you’re magically going to become svelte. Despite popular conception, vegan doesn’t necessarily equal healthy – many vegan foods can be just as bad, if not worse for you, than their meaty counterparts.A recent BBC article explored how many vegan fast foods are actually worse for you than their animal-based equivalents. Some ingredients that stand in for animal protein are nutritionally less valuable than the “real thing” (e.g. jackfruit vs. pulled pork). Alternatively, many vegan food items contain more sodium, sugar and saturated fat than their non-vegan equivalents, to make up for the “shortfall” in flavour.In fact, if you’re committing to a plant-based diet, you need to pay even closer attention to what you’re eating to make sure you’re getting the right stuff. The reality is that animal proteins contain a large variety of readily bioavailable must-haves – think amino acids, B-complex vitamins, calcium – that can be hard to source from plant-based alternatives.It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that just because something is vegan, it’s better for you. But – while the ethical and environmental value of eating plants over animals might be enough to justify making the switch – don’t fool yourself into thinking that your conscience easing will change your waistline. Vegan junk food is still junk food. A nice home-made meal, regardless of whether it’s made with tofu or chicken, is going to be better for you.

 

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In short? Vegan snacks and alternatives can be a great way of easing in to a plant-based diet, but are no replacement for considered nutrition and exercise.

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Look at any newspaper right now and you’ll be presented with reports from America regarding the riots started in the wake of the death of George Floyd. It’s a terrible situation and one that has resonated around the world, but in some ways, we shouldn’t see it as surprising news because of America’s long-running history with racism.Another thing that shouldn’t surprise you is the behaviour of self-styled playboy Dan Bilzerian, during said riots. It’s peak Bilzerian if we’re honest.The man who doesn’t seem to give two shits about anything yesterday posted a few videos to his Instagram story and they make for typical Bilzerian viewing. Not only is there the usual abundance of women in bikinis, but one of them is looking out the front of one of his mansions holding a machine gun, Rear Window style.

We’re not sure whether he’s preparing a bikini army in case the riots somehow find their way to his area, whether he’s deliberately provoking people by posting in bad taste or whether he simply doesn’t know what goes on beyond his four walls (if there aren’t’ any bikini-clad women involved, maybe it doesn’t pop up on his radar).Following the quick video of his personal bodyguard lounging around, Dan posted two more quick clips of scantily-clad ladies hanging out in his mansion. He’s already shown us how he’s been spending his time in lockdown, lounging around by his pool with girls on jet skis, because why not?Despite the pandemic still raging on in America – where there are now nearly two million reported cases and 108,000 deaths at the time of writing – Dan says ‘up yours’ to social distancing laws, no doubt claiming it’s a free country so he can do whatever he damn well pleases.It sums up America’s blaśe attitude perfectly and comes hot on the heels of the wild parties that took place in Missouri just recently, themselves a reminder than America certainly likes to do things differently, and won’t let a government they don’t support tell them what to do.

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Lockdown laws are ever so slowly starting to ease. Restaurants, pubs and clubs are allowing patrons back through their doors and the idea of going out for date night is becoming a very real possibility – you just may have to book a table for a few weeks in advance.

The lifting of laws also means the horde of horny singles that are itching to get back out onto the dating scene and back into someone’s bedroom, can now do so if they so wish (in Australia, at least).

However, that dating world has always been awash with messages of practising safe sex, a message that tends to fall on deaf ears. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, a study conducted by the “UNSW’s Centre for Social Research in Health in 2018 found that 75 per cent of young Australians who had sex in the (previous) 12 months did so without a condom at least once.”

Another study carried out by sex toy manufacturer We-Vibe reported a rather high number of “sexually active Aussies who don’t use protection in the bedroom – 52 per cent – while around 30 per cent of the 1,000 people asked said they didn’t take a condom on a first date because it would seem “too presumptuous”.

So if those everyday safe sex messages are to no avail, what are the chances of people adhering to potentially stricter ones in the wake of a global pandemic?

To find out if we should be more cautious about our scandalous antics going forward, we reached out to two experts in the dating world, Sydney-based sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein, and Damien Diecke, Head Coach at Sydney’s School of Attraction, to find out how they see the dating scene and the practice of safe sex evolving in a post-COVID world.

 

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Even with governments around Australia saying we can now meet up in small groups outside the home, a good majority of us will likely still be slightly cautious about meeting strangers. It’s fair to say then that that behaviour can be carried over to the dating world as well, especially if you have no idea where your potential new fling has been before meeting you. Dr Nikki believes this to be perfectly normal behaviour and that it’s inevitable “until we have a vaccine”.

“Hookups will come with an added risk, but where people once had to look at safer sex options with regards to wearing condoms and STIs, this is a new safer sex issue because let’s face it, COVID could be passed during a hookup too.”

Damien agrees that people should definitely be more cautious when dating, however, he admits he’s “not seeing this in practice. At least not with the majority.”

“I have about 20% of clients who are being cautious, but most aren’t even thinking about it at all.”

“Most people are looking at the statistics and saying ‘well 0 new cases last night, the odds of this lady or man having COVID is low’.”

“I believe the pain and frustration of isolation is overwhelming a bit of caution that might otherwise be there.”

So, if we’re not going to be super cautious going forward, instead just hopping into bed with whoever we lay our eyes on first, should we at least as a society try and instil some etiquette rules to follow whenever a hook up happens?

Both our experts suggest that yes, we should.

“People will want to ask certain questions in regards to someone’s health”, says Nikki, “how they are currently living their life with regards to being in contact with people and how often.”

“The problem is this isn’t a full-proof way of assessing risk, but there are certain questions people will want to know the answers to.”

“This needs to be respected and the questions should be answered truthfully as it’s not just the two people engaging in a hook up that are at risk, but everyone else they then come into contact with.”

Damien takes a slightly different approach, saying “if you have any kind of cold/cough/sore throat, stay away from dates. If someone coughs on a date, that date would end very quickly in most cases, although people should have the presence of mind to re-schedule a date if they were coughing a lot anyway.”

“But now it’s much more strongly felt, everyone is still paranoid of coughing in public, even if it’s a harmless throat clearing.”

We hit both our experts with the million-dollar question, “will safe sex become more popular, or more considered, going forward?” Both returned similar answers.

Nikki tells us, “I fear that people will worry more about COVID and less about STIs. Already there have been reports about STIs on the rise now that restrictions are being eased.”

“I think there is a lot to consider now with a casual hookup and it could feel overwhelming for one. Once you have overcome the hurdle of COVID safety, which has serious risks and no cure, some STIs might not be seen as much of a big deal in comparison.”

Damien backs Nikki’s statements up, by claiming “the statistics tend to show that failure to engage in safe-sex is far more common in younger people than those over 25. That being the case though, I haven’t seen anyone become more concerned about STIs than they previously were.”

“In fact, if anything I’d say it’s possible that people see most STIs as being so much less scary now than coronavirus that some may end up becoming more relaxed regarding safe sex attitudes.”

Damien does admit however that he’s not speaking from experience, but rather he’s “just speculating on the general vibe I’m getting as I work with clients.”

The advice from our experts shouldn’t necessarily come as a shock. As professionals, they’re always going to have to put across the message that we should be practising safe sex whenever it comes to any form of love dance.

But in a post-COVID world, the need to keep yourself safe from infection is far greater. So if you’ve found yourself the recipient of several matches on various dating apps, or you think you’ve found ‘the one’ during lockdown, be sensible if one thing leads to another following your first post-ISO date.

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Working from home sucks. It’s impossible to be truly productive, the coffee is never as good as what you’d get from a cafe, and you fritter away hours on Kafkaesque Zoom calls that are 50% looking up your boss’ nostrils while your internet’s slower than the check-out queue at Bunnings. I hate lockdown.My dog is loving it, though. She’s around all her favourite people, she’s getting multiple walks a day, she can stay inside where it’s warm… The only upside of these crazy times is getting to spend time with my little princess (yeah she’s my princess, what of it??)I’m not the only one discovering the joys of a furry coronavirus companion. Friends I’ve known for years who always swore they’d never get a pet are suddenly posting pictures of chocolate Labs all over social media.It’s not just my friend circle, either. Kieran Watson from RSPCA NSW reports there’s been more than a 30% increase in pet adoptions since February.“And that’s just completed adoptions,” Watson explains.

“The demand’s actually even greater than that, with a huge surge in adoption inquiries as well as demand for foster placements too.”

The RSPCA has also noted that pet surrender rates are down, meaning that there’s a net increase in pet ownership since the start of The Pandemic.So why are people suddenly so obsessed with getting four-legged friends? Don’t get me wrong, I see the allure of a lockdown distraction – I bought a cheap Ford Probe with 300,000kms on the odometer to tool away on in the absence of going to the pub. But surely there are better ways to cope with the boredom than buying a Cavoodle?It’s simple – this spike in dog ownership is not just a result of people being bored. The Black Dog Institute estimates that up to a third of Australians feel high levels of anxiety during any pandemic, and people with underlying mental health concerns are likely to be struggling even more right now. The companionship of a pet is a really obvious and effective stress relief if you’re having a tough time – especially dogs.“Unlike cats, who seem like they’re often quite happy to see the backs of us, dogs offer unconditional love and support. Their tails are always wagging,” Watson relates.Dogs are particularly good pets because they motivate you to exercise. Goldfish are fine, but having that physical outlet from walking or playing with your dog every day does wonders for your physical as well as your mental health.RELATED:Best Walking Routes In SydneyBut getting a dog shouldn’t be a substitute for your social life. Yes, you’ve got the time right now to look after an animal, and yes, a dog can help your anxiety. But a puppy isn’t just for the pandemic… Dogs can relieve stress but can also be a source of stress, especially if you’re not used to caring for an animal. If you’re not physically, emotionally or financially ready to bring a dog into your life, don’t.“All pets are long-term commitments,” Watson warns.

“We’re hoping not to see an increase in surrender rates once restrictions ease. Take the time during lockdown while everyone’s around to talk with all members of your household and decide whether getting a pet is the right thing for all of you.”

And if you’re going to get a dog, adopt. Find a nice Collie or Staffy or something. Just please don’t buy a Chihuahua.

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Hospitality workers do the most. Sure, doctors and nurses are important, but the Australian economy would collapse if people weren’t able to get their morning coffees. Hospitality workers also have to deal with scores of entitled idiots every day, from busybodies who demand to see the manager to heathens who order their steak well done.These Unprecedented Times have added another stress for hospitality workers – the threat of getting sick from customers. Vice versa, too. It’s no wonder we’re all turning into germaphobes.One change The Pandemic has precipitated is sign-in sheets at cafes and restaurants across Australia. Most Aussies might’ve already downloaded the COVIDSafe app but many venues are insisting on privately trying to keep tabs on who’s coming and going.But for germaphobes (or just rational human beings) this creates a dilemma: it’s worth helping your local keep track of who’s visited, but having to touch the pen and paper that others have touched? It defeats the purpose of the entire measure! Hand sanitiser says it kills 99.9% of germs, but I’m not risking that 0.1% on a macchiato. It’s also a hassle when all I want is to get something quickly and jet.Enter GuestCheck Australia. This ingenious service does away with the need for people to physically check in to a venue. Unlike the Federal Government’s COVIDSafe system, you don’t even need to download an app. GuestCheck describes itself as “a simple check-in process that is completely phone agnostic, including non smart phones,” as it works through text messages.The basic version of GuestCheck is completely free for businesses. All they have to do is put a poster up on the wall with their unique venue code. Guests text the code to GuestCheck’s number and are sent a secure check-in link. Guests don’t need to touch anything because they’re using their own phone, and businesses can keep track of who’s visited them without having to waste people’s time or invade people’s privacy. It’s a win-win for all involved.It’s not just for cafes and restaurants, either. Any type of high-traffic business can benefit, like Melbourne gym Fit441, which signed up for GuestCheck last week ahead of their June 22 reopening.

 

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Moving into the future, perhaps we’ll see businesses invest more in these sorts of initiatives, both as a way of infection control but also as a way of gaining a greater insight into consumers’ shopping habits. For now, at least, things get a little easier for Aussie businesses, and you don’t have to share a biro with The World At Large.

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What would you do to be stranded in one of the most lusted-after spots on the planet? One American family, trapped in the French Polynesia thanks to the current pandemic, is now getting a taste of that question.

As Traveller reports, “For as long as she can remember, 28-year-old Kristen Pankratz has shared in her dad’s dream to sail around the world. Life somehow always got in the way. But after giving up her advertising job in Dallas, she finally set sail with her parents in January.”

So far so cliche.

But things got interesting, fast: “Now, along with hundreds of other sailors, they find themselves stranded in paradise. As they sailed west across the vast Pacific Ocean in March, the… pandemic spread its tentacles across the globe. They made it as far as Tahiti in remote French Polynesia, one of the last places in the region to offer refuge as borders slammed shut.”

Long story short, South Pacific countries, though they have smaller populations than other tourist hotspots in Europe, say, don’t have much infrastructure to cope with Pandemic Outbreaks. On that note: The French Polynesia, despite tourism usually employing 17% of its workforce, has so far been far more gun shy in welcoming back tourists.

Unlike Sicily, Japan, Greece, Spain and Iceland (to name a few), which have all announced grand plans to lure back travellers, South Pacific countries are not yet ready to reopen.

The upshot for Those Stranded Sailors (there are currently some 550 sailboats sheltering in French Polynesia), is that there’s now no way home, unless they abandon their boats and jump on a repatriation flight.

This has resulted in a bittersweet situation where families like Kristen Pankratzs’ find themselves “in a strange limbo, hoping they can sail west again before the cyclone season hits in November” (Traveller), but also… experiencing French Polynesia as it hasn’t been seen for many years – without tourists.

 

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According to Traveller, “The Pankratzs say they’ve been treated extraordinarily well and have been able to see beautiful grottoes and black sand beaches without many other tourists around.” Others, however, “say they’ve encountered suspicion and sometimes hostility from local residents fearful they might be bringing in the virus from abroad,” Traveller reports.

As for how they came to be there, The Pankratzs set out on a 14-metre sailboat, Amazing Grace, from St. Lucia as part of a loose-knit group of sailors who also planned to sail the globe.

After sailing through the Panama Canal into the Pacific, they began getting updates about the deteriorating virus situation. They then spent a week longer at sea than planned to get to Tahiti, catching tuna along the way to keep their supplies going for longer.

 

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On arrival, Traveller reports, “came four and a half weeks of lockdown at a marina, where they were allowed off the boat only for exercise and groceries. Pankratz settled into a routine with some of the other sailors: high-intensity exercise classes at 7:30am on the dock; cocktails at 5:30pm on the boats.”

“After the lockdown ended, they got to see more of Tahiti. And this week, they set sail for some new islands after authorities loosened restrictions to allow more travel between French Polynesia’s scattered archipelagos.”

As for their next move? Like the rest of the stuck sailors, it will all depend on The Virus situation and – of course – the weather.

In the meantime, black sandy beaches and beautiful grottos await.

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